This week, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a to address the growing threat of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) or commonly known as the bird flu, underscoring the urgency of streamlined measures to protect public health, agriculture, and wildlife.
At the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, we bring a wealth of expertise on infectious disease control, epidemiology, and the intersection of animal and human health. Our faculty can provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights on bird flu transmission risks, like understanding zoonotic spillover and the potential for human infections, and emergency preparedness and response, like strategies for mitigating the spread and protecting public health in the wake of declared emergencies.
Available experts include:
- , Founding Dean of the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, social epidemiologist expert in infectious diseases
- , Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor, population health expert in emergency preparedness
- , Distinguished Professor of Population Health & Disease Prevention, microbiologist expert in virology
As California intensifies its response, the lessons learned could set a precedent for national and global approaches to similar outbreaks. Our experts are ready to contribute to the dialogue through interviews and expert source commentary. Please reach out if you are interested in a conversation with one of our experts.
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