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New STAR IDAZ Chair
We are delighted to welcome Dr Maryam Muhammad as the new Chairperson for STAR-IDAZ IRC. Dr Muhammad has taken over the role of Chairperson of STAR-IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) on Animal Health from Hong Yin who stepped down after 5 years in the position. She is Director and Chief Executive of the National Research Institute, Vom, and have been the Executive Committee representative for the Nigerian Animal Health Research Network (NAHRN) since July 2021. NAHRN was already a STAR-IDAZ IRC Partner when Dr Muhammad became its Chairperson in 2021, having joined the IRC back in 2017. Dr Muhammad is…
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Five articles published in Joint DISCONTOOLS / STAR IDAZ retrospective collection
STAR IDAZ IRC is delighted that five articles have now been published in the Joint DISCONTOOLS / STAR IDAZ Retrospective Collection: DISCONTOOLS & STAR IDAZ research gaps for infectious disease control in animals. The collection is being organised in collaboration with BMC Veterinary Research, with Professor Gary Entrican, STAR IDAZ Scientific Committee, and Dr Johannes…
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Partnerships driving innovation for animal health and welfare
How can partnerships accelerate innovation for animal health and welfare? STAR IDAZ IRC is pleased to share an inspiring video from the Animals & Us series, presented by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. This episode showcases the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW), highlighting…
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Save the date: Final SPARC Project Meeting to take place in Brussels
The STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) Helminth Working Group and LiHRA are pleased to announce that the final project meeting of the Thematic Network SPARC – Sustainable Parasite Control in Grazing Ruminants will take place on 4 December in Brussels. The meeting will bring together stakeholders to discuss how sustainable parasite control can be…
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Maryam Muhammad steps down as Chair of the STAR IDAZ IRC Executive Committee
SIRCAH would like to extend its sincere thanks and congratulations to Maryam Muhammad, Chair of the STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium Executive Committee, as she steps down from the role and retires from her position at the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom. Maryam has served as Chair with great commitment and has been a strong…
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