Please join our Co-Chairs and Host Committee for a Lunch on the Bridge.
2025 Fall Lunch Co-Chairs
Elizabeth & Will Hewitt
Robbianne Mackin & Eric Roberts
Barbara Tober
Helen & Michiel van der Voort
The Pathogen Next Door: The Ecology of Disease in a Changing World
Dr. Barbara Han
Disease Ecologist, Cary Institute
Dogs, raccoons, and ducks, oh my! Zoonotic diseases like avian influenza and leptospirosis are just a few examples of infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans, often with serious consequences. What conditions in our backyards and neighborhoods enable these diseases to thrive? More and more, factors such as increased flooding and rising temperatures are creating ideal conditions for these pathogens to spread and persist.
Barbara Han has pioneered the use of AI and machine learning to understand when and where new zoonotic diseases are likely to emerge, and how we can prevent them. Join us to learn how Barbara and fellow Cary scientists tackle near-term outbreaks and long-term environmental problems, offering hope for the future.
Host Committee Levels
The Canines - $4,000
Includes eight (8) tickets and listing in event materials
Feathered Friends - $2,000
Includes four (4) tickets and listing in event materials
The Bandits - $1,000
Includes two (2) tickets and listing in event materials
The Scurry - $500
Includes one (1) ticket and listing in event materials
General Admission - $325
Includes one (1) ticket to the event
For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Vicki at 845 677-7600 x203 or doylev@caryinstitute.org.
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