Denise Eblen, PhD - Dr. Eblen serves as the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Public Health Science (OPHS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). In this position, Denise plays a key role in FSIS’ efforts to protect public health by preventing foodborne illnesses with the application of sound science and modern approaches in FSIS’ inspection and policy development processes. In her previous position at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Denise provided executive leadership on the research, education and extension activities of the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition with focus on food safety, food quality and nutrition.
With panelists from the CDC, USDA, IDSA, and sponsored by bioMérieux this session will explore the One Health elements that are critical to strengthening antimicrobial stewardship programs. The impact on AMR extends beyond inappropriate human use and it is important to take a One Health perspective when considering the causes and potential mitigation strategies. From the environmental perspective various sources like agriculture and healthcare create a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Ensuring impact will require action throughout the AMR ecosystem by all sectors at the global, country, and organizational levels. Attendees will be left with an improved understanding of a One Health framework to stewardship and what critical elements that should be included in a framework.
Sponsored by bioMerieux