Program Overview

13:30 – 13:45 | Welcome
Opening remarks by Prof. Ülle Jaakma, EMÜ Rector, and Prof. Alireza Fazeli, the OH-Boost Project Coordinator.

13:45 – 14:15 | Project Overview
A summary of project goals, partnerships, work packages, and key results in building One Health excellence - Prof. Alireza Fazeli

14:15 – 15:15 | Session 1: Exploratory Research in One Health
Scientific presentations showcasing research developed through the project and knowledge transferred to EMÜ.

Moderator: Prof. Kristi Huik, University of Tartu

Speakers:

• Prof. Toomas Orro, Estonian University of Life Sciences "Metagenomics of faeces and faecal EVs in relation to inflammatory response in calves and lambs" 

• Prof. Radko Avi, University of Tartu "Extracellular vesicles selectively concentrate bacteriophages in neonatal stool"

• Prof. Mikael Niku, University of Helsinki "Building knowledge together in OH-BOOST: microbiota, extracellular Vesicles, and immunity"

• Dr. Sharon Arcuri, University of Milan "A 3D strategy to boost-OH: investigating the effect of milk-derived Extracellular Vesicles in ECM-based scaffolds. "

15:15 – 15:45 | Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:40 | Session 2: Capacity Building & Researcher Development in One Health
Panel reflections featuring:

• Short testimonials on training, mobility, and professional growth

• Institutional insights on research administration, innovation, and early-career support

Moderator: Suranga Kodithuwakku, Estonian University of Life Sciences

Participants from the Estonian University of Life Sciences: 

• Prof. Arvo Viltrop - Tenured Professor of Veterinary Bio- and Population Medicine 

• Külli Must - Head of Joint Clinical Veterinary Laboratory

• Urszula Malińska-Mark - Project Manager Assistant

• Deep Bhattacharya - Junior Research Fellow in Comparative Medicine

16:45 – 17:15 | Session 3: Lessons Learned & Future Directions

Reflections on project outcomes, sustainability, and future plans from the perspective of all partner institutions.

Moderator: Prof. Alireza Fazeli, Estonian University of Life Sciences

Discussion participants: 

• Prof. Kristi Huik, University of Tartu

• Prof. Tiziana Brevini, University of Milan

• Prof. Heli Simojoki, University of Helsinki

Open panel discussion and Q&A

Closing words