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EDC Science Weekly, Oct. 7-13, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:October 13, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Events,Commentaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Events Webinars Oct 14:Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical…

EDC Science Weekly, Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:October 6, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Events, Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Events Conferences The Beyond Genes conference begins Friday,…

Recorded Event: M-LEEAD SYMPOSIUM: Innovations in Relating Real Life Exposures to Chemicals and Chemical Mixtures to Health Outcomes

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:October 2, 2020
Post category:Events

Fri February 12 2021, 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM EST Free and online. Information/register here. Recording here.

EDC Science Weekly, Sept. 23 – 29, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:September 29, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries/Conference Summaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment StudieMethods/Tools/Screening Classification of estrogenic compounds by coupling high…

EDC Science Weekly, Sept. 16 – 22, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:September 22, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries/Conference Summaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Methods/Tools/Screening Performance of variable and function selection methods…

2020 Lou Guillette, Jr. Outstanding Young Investigator Award Winner: Dr. Kelly Ferguson

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:September 21, 2020
Post category:Blog

Kelly K. Ferguson, Ph.D./M.P.H, a tenure track epidemiologist at The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), is the 2020 winner of the Lou Guillette, Jr. Outstanding Young Investigator award.…

EDC Science Weekly, Sept. 9 – 15, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:September 15, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Methods/Tools/Screening Harmonized cross-species assessment of endocrine and metabolic disruptors…

EDC Science Weekly, Sept. 2 – 8, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:September 8, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Events, Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries/Conference Summaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Events Webinar Sept 9: Reproductive outcomes at changing PFAS…

EDC Science Weekly, Aug. 26 – Sep. 1, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:September 1, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Events,Regulations/Policy, Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries/Conference Summaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Events Webinar Sept 9: Reproductive outcomes at changing…

EDC Science Weekly: Aug. 19 – 25, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:August 25, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Events,Regulations/Policy, Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Events Webinar Sept 9: Reproductive outcomes at changing PFAS…

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Lou Guillette Jr. Memorial Symposium
by Sarah Howard on December 16, 2024 at 3:52 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.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals: hazards and opportunities (ECHO) course
by Sarah Howard on December 16, 2024 at 3:50 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.
Webinar: EDC exposure and gonadal function: consequences and interventions
by Sarah Howard on December 16, 2024 at 3:36 pm
This two part webinar series is sponsored by the Endocrine Society's Special Interest Group (SIG) on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The first webinar is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2025, and the second for Feb. 13.

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The plastics crisis: A neuropsychiatric problem hidden in plain sight
by EHN Curators on December 18, 2024 at 7:47 pm
The impact of plastics on health is an area of increasing concern.
Scientists lay out new framework to identify toxics contributing to metabolic disorders
by Katherine McMahon,Sarah Howard on December 17, 2024 at 10:00 am
A new consensus statement published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology proposes a set of 12 characteristics that can be used to identify metabolic-disrupting agents - chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental hazards that increase the risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes and obesity. “This approach will enable a more comprehensive mechanistic understanding of how environmental chemicals and other agents disrupt metabolism and cause adverse outcomes.”
2024 Lou Guillette Jr Outstanding Young Investigator Award Winner: Dr. Chris Kassotis
by Sarah Howard on December 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Chris Kassotis, Ph.D., is the 2024 winner of the Lou Guillette, Jr. Outstanding Young Investigator Award, sponsored by Healthy Environment and Endocrine Disruptor Strategies (HEEDS). The award, in honor of scientist and mentor Lou Guillette, Jr., is given to an early-career scientist working in some aspect of endocrine disruptor research. The Kassotis lab focuses on understanding endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and mixtures, and their potential impacts on human and animal health, with a particular focus on metabolic health. He takes on critical public health issues, such as the health effects of chemicals found in fracking fluids and in artificial turf.

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Pesticide industry fights state efforts to regulate PFAS in farming
by EHN Curators on December 19, 2024 at 11:21 am
Pesticide trade groups are using lobbyists and grassroots networks to delay state laws aimed at curbing PFAS contamination in food and water, citing economic concerns. Lisa Held reports for Civil Eats.
Safe drinking water law marks 50 years, but challenges persist
by EHN Curators on December 19, 2024 at 11:19 am
Fifty years after the Safe Drinking Water Act became law, millions still lack reliable access to clean water, particularly in marginalized communities and small towns. Brett Walton reports for Circle of Blue.
RFK Jr. plans to eliminate fluoride in water, but states hold the power
by EHN Curators on December 18, 2024 at 11:47 am
President-elect Donald Trump's health appointee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to end fluoride in drinking water nationwide, but many states maintain mandates that the federal government cannot override. Hannah Recht reports for The Washington Post.