National Academies Science Engineering Medicine "What Everyone Should Know About Bird Flu"

Over a year after H5N1 bird flu was first detected in U.S. dairy cows, key questions remain about its transmission, impact on food products, and potential risks to both animals and humans. To address public concerns, the National Academies will host a live webinar featuring expert insights and a Q&A session with specialists in infectious disease, poultry health, and veterinary microbiology. Can’t attend live? All registrants will receive a recording.

Featured panelists:

• 🦠 Dr. Nahid Bhadelia – Global health security expert and founding director of the Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases

• 🐔 Dr. Gino Lorenzoni – Poultry health specialist and biosecurity educator at Penn State

• 🔬 Dr. Treana Mayer – Veterinary microbiologist researching H5N1 transmission dynamics

Join the webinar, “What Everyone Should Know About Bird Flu (H5N1),” on April 29, 2025.