It’s a Microbial World — We’re Just Living In It!

Meet your microbe buddies, the stars of the One Health Colouring Pages created and designed by Becky Anderson, MS as part of RCIScience’s SciComm Foundations Course.

Find Fiona, Victor and Bernard hiding in the colouring pages as they take you on a journey to discover One Health, an interdisciplinary approach that recognizes the connections between the health of humans, animals, and the environment. It provides provides a framework to address complex global challenges, such as climate change, food security, emerging infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance.

About the Author

Becky Anderson earned her BSc with honours in Microbiology, and a minor in Biotechnology, in 2019, and her MSc in Pathobiology with a focus on veterinary infectious diseases in 2021, both from the University of Guelph. Her MSc thesis focused on the characterization of antimicrobial resistant bacteria found in dairy manure. It was during this time that Becky first encountered the term One Health and developed a passion for science communication—both of which have become recurring themes throughout her career.

Becky is passionate about using creative and innovative communication methods to bridge the gap between researchers and the general public. Her passion extends to the science-policy interface, where she leverages her interdisciplinary research background, along with her skills in marketing, communications, and strategic planning, to make a meaningful impact in her community.