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.
Fifth Annual EDC-North Carolina Scientific Meeting
May 29, 2026
Gordon Research Conference: Environmental Endocrine Disruptors
In Newry, Maine, June 28-July 3, 2026.
Lou Guillette Jr. Memorial Symposium
Recordings and excerpts of the meeting are now online
EDC Policy News
Events
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- Advocates criticize proposed NC PFAS strategy for lack of enforcement power
by EHN Curators on April 22, 2026 at 10:48 amCritics say North Carolina's PFAS plan lacks strict limits and polluter accountability, leaving communities with ongoing contamination risks.
- Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?
by EHN Curators on April 20, 2026 at 12:10 pmAs federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks, and homeowners could be left to pay for PFAS filtration alone.
- Illinois weighs early warning system for pesticide spraying near parks and schools
by EHN Curators on April 19, 2026 at 5:50 pmAn Illinois bill would require licensed pesticide users to notify nearby schools, parks, or childcare centers at least 24 hours before applying certain chemicals.
- EPA change for plastics recycling could increase pollution
by EHN Curators on April 16, 2026 at 12:05 pmThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators.
- Canada slow-walks PFAS rules amid US trade pressure
by EHN Curators on April 14, 2026 at 12:38 pmWhen Donald Trump took office and began leveling trade threats against Canada, fears grew that environmental rules might be scrapped to avoid conflict.
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- HEEDS EDC-North Carolina meeting
by Sarah Howard on March 24, 2026 at 12:51 pmEDC-North Carolina's fifth annual meeting will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026. It will be held at NIEHS in the Rodbell Auditorium, and attendance is free and open to everyone. There will be awards for best posters; posters from other meetings are accepted. More information here. Sponsored by Healthy Environment and Endocrine Disruptor Strategies (HEEDS).
- Webinar: New science on neonicotinoids: reproductive & neurodevelopmental health effects
by Sarah Howard on March 15, 2026 at 6:47 pmThis May 7 webinar is sponsored by the Collaborative for Health and Environment, and features Dr. Jenn Sass of NRDC and Dr. Jodi Flaws of the University of Illinois.
- Jerry's on TikTok
by Sarah Howard on January 17, 2026 at 3:41 pmDr. Jerry Heindel, HEEDS founder, is now on TikTok! The videos are also available as shorts on the HEEDS YouTube channel.
- Gordon Research Conference on environmental endocrine disruptors
by Sarah Howard on January 16, 2026 at 4:02 pmThis year's Gordon Research Conference on endocrine disruptors will be held June 28-July 3, with the accompanying Gordon Research Seminar on June 27-28, in Newry, Maine. These conferences bring together graduate students, post-docs, professors, and researchers who work on endocrine disrupting chemicals, and are an invaluable source of discussion. Apply to attend and submit your abstract by January 20th if you would like to be considered for one of these short talks using this link.
- National PFAS Conference
by Sarah Howard on January 15, 2026 at 10:15 pmThe University of Arizona is hosting the National PFAS Conference, in person in Tucson on June 8-10, 2026.
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