Food with microorganisms, prepared by the students of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cuenca
In November 2012, Drs. Yassi and Spiegel, along with Director of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, Dr. David Patrick, participated in collaborative workshops to address antimicrobial resistance in Ecuador. GHRP graduate students Bjorn Stime and Nelson Gorrin were also in attendance.
More about the workshop:
- Spanish Version.
- Agenda: Taller para la consolidación de proyecto en Ecuador, November 12-14 2012 agenda
Microbes and the arts innovative day
The UBC delegation attended an innovative day in Cuenca, Ecuador, entitled “Microbes and the Arts” which was a collaboration of several faculties at the University of Cuenca, led by the Faculty of Medical Sciences and the Faculty of Arts.
This included creative costumes, banners, songs, dances, and various other performative activities. Yogurt and bread was given out to participants and passer-bys. These two products require microbes and were distributed to convey the message that microbes play an important role for health and healthy ecosystems and so should not be unnecessarily destroyed.
The day also included the launch of a photovoice project called Fotoresistencia.
