Healthy Environment and Endocrine Disruptor Strategies
HEEDS is a non-profit coalition of scientists dedicated to improving communication, coordination and collaboration in the field of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). HEEDS is developed by scientists for scientists. There are no membership fees. HEEDS works to move EDC science forward, increase collaborations across scientific disciplines, communicate results and improve policy and regulations.
The FDA is reassessing how they manage chemicals in our food
Comments due Dec. 6, 2024
Lou Guillette Jr. Memorial Symposium
March 14-15, 2025
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: Hazards and Opportunities (ECHO) Course
May 21-June 4, 2025, applications due Jan 10, financial aid available
EDC Policy News
Events
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- Trump's re-election could unravel US role in global plastic treaty talksby EHN Curators on November 6, 2024 at 12:31 pm
With Trump poised to retake the White House, U.S. support for cutting plastic production could shift sharply, threatening efforts for a robust treaty at the upcoming South Korea negotiations. Jordan Wolman and Leonie Cater report for Politico.
- Canada’s pesticide regulator faces long-standing concerns over industry influenceby EHN Curators on November 5, 2024 at 12:23 pm
Canada's pesticide regulator, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, has faced accusations since its inception of favoring pesticide companies over public health and environmental protection. Marc Fawcett-Atkinson reports for National Observer.
- Next US president could impact plastics policy, from pollution to recyclingby EHN Curators on November 5, 2024 at 12:18 pm
The next U.S. president could either champion policies to curb plastic production or embrace industry-friendly regulations, shaping environmental and public health outcomes nationwide. Joseph Winters reports for Grist.
- EPA dismissed data on the neurotoxicity of common insecticidesby Katherine McMahon,Sarah Howard on November 1, 2024 at 12:53 pm
A recent paper in Frontiers in Toxicology examined research submitted by industry to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the neurotoxicity of neonicotinoids - the most widely used class of insecticides in the U.S. and worldwide - and found that the data was evaluated improperly by the agency. Why this matters: Neonicotinoids are widely used not only for commercial agriculture but also for more personal uses like home gardens and in some flea and tick treatments for pets. Humans are regularly exposed to neonicotinoids – which are structurally similar to nicotine – through the environment, food and water. Neonicotinoids’ popularity partly comes from the belief that their harmful effects are mostly limited to insects, but studies like this one demonstrate that mammals may also be harmed by the chemicals, and highlight the urgent need for stronger regulations around their use.
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- Endocrine-disrupting chemicals: hazards and opportunities (ECHO) courseby Sarah Howard on October 31, 2024 at 2:50 pm
This course focuses on the chemical, biological, and societal challenges of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and new opportunities for moving forward. ECHO is a two-week intensive bootcamp-style career development course for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and professionals in the field. It is held at Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
- Lou Guillette Jr. Memorial Symposiumby Sarah Howard on October 22, 2024 at 1:30 pm
On March 14-15, 2025, HEEDS is hosting the Lou Guillette Jr. Memorial Symposium on endocrine disrupting science at the University of Florida. It will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Guillette, gather together his trainees and colleagues, and focus on the research topics that Lou made famous. Information here.
- Webinar: The overturning of Chevron deference: impacts on environmental health decision makingby Sarah Howard on October 17, 2024 at 4:21 pm
In this Nov. 13 webinar, legal experts will discuss the implications of the overturning of Chevron deference and its profound impact on science, public health and decision-making. Sponsored by CHE and UCSF's EaRTH Center.
- Webinar: Plastics treaty negotiations: Who has a seat at the table?by Sarah Howard on October 17, 2024 at 4:10 pm
This Nov. 12 webinar will explore who has had a “seat at the table” during the course of plastic treaty negotiations, and highlight the need to prioritize the voices of frontline communities, Indigenous Peoples, and independent scientists. Sponsored by CHE-Alaska.
- Swiss symposium on endocrine disrupting chemicals: Recordings availableby Sarah Howard on September 20, 2024 at 6:34 pm
Recordings of the talks from the Oct. 28 Swiss Symposium on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals are now available. Speakers included Drs. Pete Myers and Jerry Heindel of Environmental Health Sciences. Sponsored by the Food Packaging Forum and ETH Zurich.
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Photo of elk by HEEDS Elder Pete Myers, PhD.