Conference Description
The Environmental Endocrine Disruptors GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The 2026 GRC on Environmental Endocrine Disruptors will be framed around four cutting-edge multidisciplinary topics: 1) the identification of new EEDs and disease pathways altered by these chemicals; 2) emerging technologies to measure EEDs and model their effects, including the development of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and methods to evaluate mixtures; 3) the influence of individual characteristics (like occupation, sex, and age) on exposures and effects of EEDs; and 4) mitigating the effects of EEDs through personalized interventions, policies, and regulations. With its focus on emerging approaches and interventions, discussion will emphasize ways to integrate results from laboratory studies, wildlife studies, and epidemiological studies; using this approach will allow participants to obtain a comprehensive, translational view of how EEDs affect the health of individuals, populations, and ecosystems.
The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by October 1, 2025. Please check back for updates.
