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Environmental Endocrine Disruptors (GRS)

Gordon Research Seminar

Harnessing Interdisciplinary Evidence for Endocrine Disruption

June 27 - 28, 2026
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GRC Education Requirements: Undergraduates or those who have not obtained a bachelor's degree in science/engineering (or acceptable equivalent) are not eligible to apply to attend Gordon Research Conferences or Seminars.

Chairs and
Jordan Hotel at Sunday River
27 Grand Circle
Newry, Maine, United States
 Venue and Travel Information

Application Information

Applications for this meeting must be submitted by May 30, 2026. Please apply early, as some meetings become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline. If the meeting is oversubscribed, it will be stated here. Note: Applications for oversubscribed meetings will only be considered by the conference chair if more seats become available due to cancellations.

GRS Speaker Abstract Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the date noted above, any applicants who wish to be considered for an oral presentation should submit their application by March 22, 2026. Please refer to the application instructions in the Conference Description section below for more details (if available).

Conference Description

The Environmental Endocrine Disruptors GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.

This seminar serves as a dynamic forum where emerging leaders in the field of EDCs can explore the latest scientific advances across multiple disciplines, including epidemiology, chemistry, biology, and toxicology. The 2026 GRS emphasizes scientific rigor, providing a platform for trainees to showcase their cutting-edge research to an audience of researchers from diverse backgrounds who share common research values but approach science from different angles. A central theme of the 2026 GRS will be Bridging Research Gaps, fostering dialogue around the big picture aim of making scientific findings more actionable. This includes addressing how we can bridge the language and results between fields to enhance the utility and impact of our collective work on EDCs. The GRS will create an open environment where scientific progress is enriched by diverse thought, providing space for innovative feedback. This collaborative spirit will allow for the refinement of research, identification of new avenues of inquiry, and ultimately strengthen the scientific quality within our EDC research community.

Application Instructions

The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.

The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by March 22, 2026. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Environmental Endocrine Disruptors" Gordon Research Conference (GRC). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS. Refer to the associated GRC program page for more information.

Conference Program

Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Chemistry, Exposure and Emerging Contaminants: From Legacy Pollutants to Next-Gen EDCs
Discussion Leaders: and
3:45 pm - 3:55 pm
"Click Chemistry-Based Detection of Phthalates in Mouse Ovaries"
3:55 pm - 4:00 pm
Discussion
4:00 pm - 4:10 pm
"Mixture and Concentration Effects on Bioconcentration Factors and Uptake of Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances from a Complex Environmental Mixture"
4:10 pm - 4:15 pm
Discussion
4:15 pm - 4:25 pm
"Rapid Non-target Detection of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Artificial Turf"
4:25 pm - 4:30 pm
Discussion
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Mechanisms, Models and Translational Tools: From Molecular Disruption to Predictive Toxicology
Discussion Leaders: and
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm
"Polyethoxylated Surfactants: hMSC Exposure Leads to Increased Adipogenesis via the Thyroid Receptor"
7:40 pm - 7:45 pm
Discussion
7:45 pm - 7:55 pm
"ARNT1 Drives AHR Activation, While Its Paralog, ARNT2, Promotes AHR-Mediated Repression in Zebrafish Larvae"
7:55 pm - 8:00 pm
Discussion
8:00 pm - 8:10 pm
"How PBDEs Hijack the Host to Fuel Breast Cancer Metastasis: Insights from Zebrafish Xenografts"
8:10 pm - 8:15 pm
Discussion
8:15 pm - 8:25 pm
"Paternal Endocrine Disruptor Exposure Reprograms the Male Reproductive Tract and Alters Small RNA Profiles"
8:25 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:40 pm
"Gestational PFOA Exposure With a Novel Resource Deprivation Stress Alters Maternal Postpartum Brain and Behavior"
8:40 pm - 8:45 pm
Discussion
8:45 pm - 8:55 pm
"Preconception Phthalate Exposure Reprograms Maternal Liver, Placental Function, and Offspring Health"
8:55 pm - 9:00 pm
Discussion
9:00 pm - 9:10 pm
"Chronic Short-Term Exposure to an Environmentally Relevant Phthalate Mixture Induces a Specific Ovarian Immune Response Distinct From the Systemic Immune Response in Mice"
9:10 pm - 9:15 pm
Discussion
9:15 pm - 9:25 pm
"The Brain Reward System as a Critical Substrate Through Which Environmental EDC Mixtures Promote Obesogenic Eating"
9:25 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Human Health, Policy & Interdisciplinary Perspectives: From Population Evidence to Planetary Health
Discussion Leaders: and
9:00 am - 9:10 am
"Mixing Things Up: An Epistemology of Mixtures in the Study of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals"
9:10 am - 9:15 am
Discussion
9:15 am - 9:25 am
"Assessing the Relative Exposure and Health Impacts From Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Through Consumer Products"
9:25 am - 9:30 am
Discussion
9:30 am - 9:40 am
"Health at the Heart of Plastic Governance: GIRAF for Assessing EDC Risks in Vulnerable Communities"
9:40 am - 9:45 am
Discussion
9:45 am - 9:55 am
"From Biomonitoring to Prevention: Maternal–Infant Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in the LIFE MILCH Study"
9:55 am - 10:00 am
Discussion
10:00 am - 10:10 am
"Associations of Prenatal Paraben Exposure With Trimester-Specific Gestational Weight Gain"
10:10 am - 10:15 am
Discussion
10:15 am - 10:25 am
"Endocrine-Disrupting Effects of Trace Elements From Unconventional Gas Exploitation on Fetal-Placental Steroidogenesis"
10:25 am - 10:30 am
Discussion
10:30 am - 10:40 am
"Sex Chromosome Dosage as a Mechanism of Neonatal Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity"
10:40 am - 10:45 am
Discussion
10:45 am - 10:55 am
"Interventions to Mitigate Phthalate Exposure During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery"
10:55 am - 11:00 am
Discussion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Poster Session
Coffee will be served in the poster area from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mentorship Component: Community Engaged Research and One Health Approaches
Discussion Leader:
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
"Community Engaged Research and One Health Approaches"
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Discussion
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Evaluation Period
Complete the GRS Evaluation Forms; Election of Future Chair(s)
3:00 pm
Seminar Concludes

Contributors

The University of Texas at Austin - Center for Molecular Carcinogenesis and Toxicology (CMCT)

Conference Links

Conference History Environmental Endocrine Disruptors Contribute Financially to This Conference

Poster Information

Poster sessions are an integral part of the our conferences, and offer all conferees an opportunity to discuss their research.

Preparing your GRC poster

Funding Opportunities

Financial assistance is available beginning in 2026 for qualified applicants through the Carl Storm Opportunity Fellowships program.  Learn more.

Conferee Single Room:
$355.00
Conferee Shared Room:
$280.00
Conferee Off-Site:
$205.00
Guest Single Room:
$355.00
Guest Shared Room:
$280.00
Guest Off-Site:
$205.00
Child 4-12 yrs Shared Room:
$141.00
Child 4-12 yrs Off-Site:
$103.00
Child Under 4 yrs Shared Room:
Free
Child Under 4 yrs Off-Site:
Free
Bus Arriving:
$65.00
Bus Departing:
$65.00
Additional Fee Info

Environmental Endocrine Disruptors
June 28 - July 3, 2026


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