Veterinary scientist, associate professor, educator, and global One Health leader – University of Washington School of Medicine
Christina Pettan-Brewer is a veterinary scientist, associate professor, educator, and global One Health leader at the University of Washington School of Medicine whose career spans academic research, international diplomacy, and community engagement. She holds advanced degrees in veterinary medicine and infectious diseases (DVM, MSc, three postdoctoral fellowships, including EID at the CDC) and a PhD in Global One Health focused on Indigenous Health. With peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, reports, and service on multiple editorial boards, technical WGs, and steering committees, she contributes extensive expertise to global pandemic prevention. A senior scientific advisor for The Americas, she has led One Health/Ecohealth/Planetary Health initiatives and implementation across the Global South since 2010 and advises international organizations. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of CABI’s ‘Beyond One Ocean’s Health’. Born in Brazil, she serves as ABRASUNI vice president, founded and co-founded Latin America One Health networks and OH initiatives, and has dedicated over 35 years to advancing human and animal health, equity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability worldwide. (The Americas)
Christina is a member of the Science College of the Steering Committee.