Events

2012 Research Conference-The Contribution of Epigenetics in Pediatric Environmental Health

This conference highlights the role of epigenetics in determining the impact of the environment on pediatric disease and children's current and future health. This conference is intended for research scientists in the fields of environmental health, epidemiology, and environmental toxicology, as well as for public health professionals. Students in these disciplines are encouraged to register. (May 30 - June 1, 2012; San Francisco, CA)

New England Environmental Justice Summit

This summit will discuss environmental issues in New England and their impacts on low-income people and people of color. Summit workshops will cover toxics and women's health, energy justice, urban and rural issues, food justice, and a workshop on Title VI geared to lawyers interested in assisting environmental justice groups. (June 9, 2012; Worcester, MA)

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) 10th Anniversary Forum: Bounty For All? The Challenge of Creating an Equitable Food System

This meeting will use the California food system as a microcosm of our global food system. Participants will have the opportunity to explore inequities around issues of water, environmental health, and labor through plenary sessions, funder-sponsored workshops and site visits to fields, orchards, warehouses, and processing plants. (June 19-21, 2012; Santa Barbara, CA)

The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition

This conference will offer expansive training and education that covers a wide genre of environmental health topics. Sessions will cover over 15 different environmental health topic areas including environmental health impact assessments, water quality, food safety and defense, healthy homes and communities, sustainability/climate change and general environmental health. (June 28–30, 2012; San Diego, CA)