2026 PAOHC Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania One Health Consortium

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Location: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

The meeting will be in person only.

AGENDA:

Sunday June 21         Evening Reception

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

One Schenley Park | Pittsburgh, PA 15213

5:30-7:00 PM

Monday, June 22      Presentations and Poster Session

University of Pittsburgh – Alumni Hall

4227 Fifth Ave | Pittsburgh, PA 15260 

7:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Keynote: Dr. Harris Pastides  

Panel 1: Predictive Modeling & AI 

Panel 2: Human Health

Panel 3: Animal Health 

Panel 4: Food Safety & Recall Case Study

Panel 5: Plant & Ecosystem Health 

Panel 6: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)   

Panel 7: Education & Community Engagement 

Student Showcase: 3-Minute Presentations 

Closing Panel: Looking to the Future

Tuesday, June 23     PAOHC Member & Partner Session

University of Pittsburgh – University Club, Ballroom B

123 University Pl | Pittsburgh, PA 15213

8:00-11:00 AM PAOHC Member & Partner Session

11:00 AM- 1:00 PM Advisory Board Meeting

This event will bring together those concerned with improving the health of humans, domestic animals, wildlife, plants, soils, and/or ecosystems from across disciplines to advance One Health initiatives in our state. 

This program has been RACE approved for 3.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.


REGISTRATION COSTS

  • Regular: $150

  • Student: $45

  • Trainee: $45

  • Retired professionals: $45


Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar ICS

Hotel Accommodations with Room Block Rates

Hotel Indigo: room block rate $139/night

Hilton Garden Inn: room block rate $169/night

Other Hotel Options

Oaklander

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center


Thank you to our Planning Committee members

Maureen Lichtveld, Jim Holt, Suresh Kuchipudi, Val Beasley, Evelyn Crish, Lisa Graybeal, Michelle Grundahl, Santhamani Ramasamy, Alexander Zingher, Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke, Beth Junecko

Poster Instructions

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

The Cherey (One Health) Foundation 

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking in Oakland is limited. Here are some options. There is parking available (marked with a red pin on the map below) at Soldiers and Sailors garage and the OC Lot. The blue star on the map below indicates Alumni Hall.