Lou Guillette Jr. Memorial Symposium

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:October 22, 2024
Post category:Blog / Events

Date:
Fri-Sat. March 14-15, 2025

Location:
The University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Join us to:

Celebrate the life and legacy of Lou Guillette Jr.
Reconnect and network with Lou’s colleagues and trainees.
Learn the latest science in EDC research, focusing on the areas Lou made famous.

The agenda will be posted here when available. We are accepting posters; see the registration link.

Contributions from scientists like you are funding this symposium. Please consider donating $200 to support this important symposium. We need your help to make it a success! Donate here.

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