BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260204T151334Z CREATED:20260204T151334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T151334Z UID:6125-1778025600-1778111999@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:2026 ECHO Symposium: Translating Science to Action DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the NIH Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Translating Science to Action Symposium on May 6\, 2026. \nThis free event will bring together researchers\, policymakers\, health professionals\, and advocates to examine how chemical exposures affect child health and development and how science is being translated into meaningful action. \nThe symposium will focus on two critical areas of chemical exposure: plastics and air quality. Through expert-led sessions and a crosscutting panel discussion\, participants will explore how evidence on chemical exposures can inform and is informing programs\, policy\, and practice. Panelists will also address strategies for building trust and communicating scientific findings to policymakers\, health care providers\, parents\, and communities. \nThis is a hybrid event\, with a robust in-person experience designed to support connection and collaboration. Attendees joining onsite will have the opportunity to engage and network at interactive information stations hosted by researchers\, advocates\, professional organizations\, and community partners. \nWhether you attend in person or virtually\, the symposium offers evidence-based insights and practical perspectives to support healthier futures for children. \nRegister today and view the event website to explore the full agenda and speaker lineup. The event website also includes a promotional toolkit\, and we hope you will share the event with your networks. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/2026-echo-symposium-translating-science-to-action/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:external,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ECHO-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T174754Z CREATED:20260409T174754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T174754Z UID:6241-1778162400-1778166000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:New Science on Neonicotinoids: Reproductive & Neurodevelopmental Health Effects DESCRIPTION:Recent science provides new evidence of how these widely used insecticides can harm human health. In this webinar\, Dr. Jennifer Sass will provide an overview of scientific evidence on the neurodevelopmental and reproductive health effects of neonicotinoids. Dr. Jodi Flaws will discuss her research on the effects of one neonicotinoid\, imidacloprid\, on the health of the male and female reproductive system in laboratory animals. The webinar will also include a brief discussion of policy initiatives related to the use of neonicotinoids in seed treatments URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/new-science-on-neonicotinoids-reproductive-neurodevelopmental-health-effects/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:external,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/124765131_xl-123RF-welcomia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T163000 DTSTAMP:20260326T170514Z CREATED:20260326T170514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170514Z UID:6217-1778251500-1778257800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Environmental Health Sciences in a Translational Research Framework: More than Benches and Bedside DESCRIPTION:The Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center (SCEHSC) Environmental Health Seminar Series presents the John Peter’s Memorial Lecture with Joel D. Kaufman\, MD\, PhD. \nJoel D. Kaufman\, MD\, MPH is a physician-epidemiologist\, board-certified in internal medicine and occupational medicine. He has been a full-time faculty member at the University of Washington since 1997. He has mentored dozens of trainees\, and maintained a research portfolio that includes both epidemiological and experimental research funded primarily by NIH and the USEPA. He directs the University of Washington’s Interdisciplinary Center for Exposures\, Diseases\, Genomics and Environment (EDGE Center). He maintains a primary care internal medicine practice and is an elected member of the US National Academy of Medicine. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Health Perspectives since 2020. \nRegister here to attend the seminar in-person or on Zoom.  URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/environmental-health-sciences-in-a-translational-research-framework-more-than-benches-and-bedside/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:CEHRT,external,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/113301021_xl-123RF-rawpixel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260226T150017Z CREATED:20260226T145722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T150017Z UID:6148-1778587200-1778590800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on Health and Health Systems DESCRIPTION:Extreme weather events are causing escalating impacts on individual health and the health systems that serve them. This webinar will describe how these events – including heat\, wildfires\, floods and storms – impact health and health systems\, with a focus on child and reproductive health\, and discuss tools to build climate resilient health systems. Click here to learn more. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/impacts-of-extreme-weather-events-on-health-and-health-systems/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/prcceh-climate-change-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260326T163909Z CREATED:20260326T163909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T163909Z UID:6208-1778587200-1778590800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on Health and Health Systems DESCRIPTION:Extreme weather events are causing escalating impacts on individual health and the health systems that serve them. This webinar will describe how these events – including heat\, wildfires\, floods and storms – impact health and health systems\, with a focus on child and reproductive health\, and discuss tools to build climate resilient health systems.    \nTo learn more and to register\, click here. \nWebinar participants who complete the evaluation and obtain an 80% or higher on the course post-test will receive a certificate for 1 nursing contact hour. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/impacts-of-extreme-weather-events-on-health-and-health-systems-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:external,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/macche.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T141935Z CREATED:20260309T163641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T141935Z UID:6179-1778677200-1778680800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Using AI to discover meaningful knowledge from multimodal representations of longitudinal maternal/fetal health DESCRIPTION:The Romano Lab conducts original research at the interface of clinical/translational informatics and environmental health\, with particular focus on developing new artificial intelligence (AI) models that explain the biology underlying environmental risk factors and mechanisms of disease. Other areas of research interest include autoimmune-related adverse events\, maternal environmental health\, and natural products drug discovery. Dr. Romano leads the development of several major biomedical knowledge bases\, including ComptoxAI\, VenomKB\, and the Alzheimer’s Knowledge Base. \nFollowing registration below\, a Zoom link will be emailed for the webinar. \n  \nDr. Joseph D. Romano is an Assistant Professor of Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine\, in the Department of Biostatistics\, Epidemiology\, and Informatics. He is a Senior Fellow in Penn’s Institute of Biomedical Informatics and a CEET Investigator in the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology. His research focuses on applying translational bioinformatics and artificial intelligence to environmental toxicology. Visit the Romano Lab website. \nDr. Romano earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Vermont. He then earned PhD\, MPhil\, and MA degrees at Columbia University where his dissertation focused on using computational approaches to discover therapeutic properties from proteins found in animal venoms. During his time at Columbia\, he completed a graduate research fellowship in biomedical informatics sponsored by the US National Library of Medicine. After earning his PhD\, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in environmental health science at the University of Pennsylvania. \nRegister for this Seminar: URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/webinar-featuring-joseph-daniel-romano-phd-mphil-ma-famia/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/romano.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144649Z CREATED:20260423T144649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T144649Z UID:6262-1778680800-1778684400@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Sustainable Financing for Home-Based Asthma Services: Snapshots of Innovation and Progress Across the Country DESCRIPTION:Asthma home visiting is an evidence-based intervention proven to reduce healthcare costs and improve asthma outcomes. Despite robust evidence of their impact\, however\, programs historically have had to rely on unstable grant funding to provide services. But in recent years\, that pattern has begun to shift\, and we have seen progress in communities and states across the country in building systems for sustainable asthma home visiting services. \nThere are many pathways for achieving sustainable home-based asthma services. As such\, progress can look different from one place to the next. This webinar\, hosted by Regional Asthma Management & Prevention (RAMP) and the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH)\, will feature success stories from across the country\, highlighting both state Medicaid policy advances\, and stories about local partnerships\, and other innovations that create a groundswell for statewide change; all serving as models for new community action. \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this webinar\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand what progress and pathways for building systems to expand and sustain access to home-based asthma services might look like\nIdentify one or more pathways that may lead toward sustainable home-based asthma services in their community or state • Know how to access free technical assistance and tools to support efforts in their community or state.\n\nPanelists: \n\nLynly Siag\, New York State Department of Health\nPeggy Gaddy\, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services\nEric Armbrecht\, Saint Louis University\nNatalie Talis\, Alexandria Health Department\nMolly Zemke\, Wisconsin Department of Health Services\nPaula Holigan\, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/sustainable-financing-for-home-based-asthma-services-snapshots-of-innovation-and-progress-across-the-country/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/142626239_xl-123RF-milkos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T142437Z CREATED:20260521T142437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T142437Z UID:6329-1779886800-1779890400@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection DESCRIPTION:How are health communication and health literacy connected? How can you be more effective in providing health information to consumers\, patients\, clients\, library patrons and your community?  This 1 hour webinar introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication\, outlines components of clear health communication\, and identifies online resources from NLM\, government agencies and other recognized resources for health literacy and health communication. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/effective-health-communication-and-health-literacy-understanding-the-connection/ CATEGORIES:seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/122611387_xl-123RF-stockbroker-1900px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T142202Z CREATED:20260521T142202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T142202Z UID:6327-1780405200-1780416000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Public Health Actions for Extreme Heat Protections DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)\, National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI)\, American Public Health Association (APHA)\, and ecoAmerica are partnering to offer the Public Health Actions for Extreme Heat Protections Training. \nExpand your knowledge and impact on addressing the health effects of extreme heat on individuals and populations with this free training. This course will provide you with tools to inspire a variety of audiences\, including clinicians\, public health professionals\, policymakers\, and community members\, to take action on extreme heat protections. Three continuing education credits are available upon completion. \nRegister here URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/public-health-actions-for-extreme-heat-protections/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1162955884-Editorial-Only-Jana_Shea_Shutterstock.com_-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T140828Z CREATED:20260416T140828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T140828Z UID:6249-1781179200-1781184600@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:2 Day: IAQ Workshop for Healthcare Professionals DESCRIPTION:Join the American Lung Association for a two-part\, virtual workshop for healthcare professionals to assess and discuss indoor air pollutants with patients. Using case studies\, participants will apply key concepts and learn practical ways to use clinical tools\, including those from the American Lung Association\, that support patient education and healthier indoor environments. \nParticipation in both days is required.  Day 2 is on June 16. \nWhy attend? Build confidence in assessing indoor air risks using practical\, evidence-based tools from the American Lung Association—including the IAQ Action Plan\, fact sheets\, videos\, and clinical decision-support materials that help healthcare professionals identify\, screen\, and support patients affected by indoor air pollution. \nWho should join? This workshop is designed for all healthcare professionals who engage in patient assessment or education\, including respiratory therapists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, physicians\, community health workers\, and other frontline practitioners. \nWhat will you learn? Upon completion of this Workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify common indoor air pollutants and describe their associated health impacts.\nApply practical\, evidence-based strategies to assess and counsel patients on reducing exposure to indoor air pollution.\nUtilize American Lung Association IAQ tools and resources to support patient assessment\, education\, and action planning related to indoor air quality improvement.\n\nRegistration Information\nLogin information for the live webinar will be provided in a confirmation email after registration is complete. Please note the correct time zone for the webinar based on where you live. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/2-day-iaq-workshop-for-healthcare-professionals/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:external,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cdc-20YP7NENJzk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260521T141409Z CREATED:20260521T141409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T141409Z UID:6319-1781481600-1782345599@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Heat Emergencies Continuing Education: Prevention\, Diagnosis and Management DESCRIPTION:Equip clinicians with the knowledge to diagnose\, treat\, and prevent heat-related illnesses through a comprehensive\, evidence-based virtual course covering thermal physiology\, epidemiology\, and management strategies.  Register here. \nThis course is taught online in real time. 4 days\, 4 hours each day. \nAdditionally\, all sessions will be recorded and made available to participants for online viewing for 30 days after the end of the course. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/heat-emergencies-continuing-education-prevention-diagnosis-and-management/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1087854857-Editorial-Use-Only-Jana_Shea_-Shutterstock.com-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T141931Z CREATED:20260521T141859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T141931Z UID:6323-1781618400-1781622000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:PEHSU's Childhood Cancer & the Environment Program: Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Join PEHSU’s Childhood Cancer and the Environment Program (CCEP) on Tuesday\, June 16th at 2pm Eastern\, to learn more about the role of environmental health in pediatric oncology clinical practice. Pediatric Oncologists Dr. Nikki Wood (Children’s Mercy Kansas City) and Dr. Omar Shakeel (Texas Children’s Hospital) will share their experiences bringing environmental health into cancer care\, highlighting both the creation of a consultative service and practical strategies for integrating this work into everyday clinical practice. \nRegister here URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/pehsus-childhood-cancer-the-environment-program-webinar-series-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/11466322_elinamanninen_123RF_small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T143000 DTSTAMP:20260611T182323Z CREATED:20260611T182216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T182323Z UID:6355-1782306000-1782311400@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Season Change and Indoor Air: Protecting Respiratory Health DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other leading experts for this webinar to learn about practical knowledge\, resources and tools to reduce respiratory health risks during high ozone and pollen events. Participants will learn how ozone and pollen exposures impact respiratory health\, how outdoor air pollution can influence indoor air quality\, and how evidence‑based indoor strategies — such as filtration and ventilation management — can help reduce exposure and protect at‑risk populations. Join us to learn how ozone and pollen exposures impact health\, who is most at risk\, and how practical\, evidence-based indoor strategies can reduce exposures and protect individuals\, buildings and communities during high ozone and pollen pollution events. \nSpeakers: \n\nBrent Stephens\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Department Chair Arthur W. Hill Endowed Chair in Sustainability Department of Civil\, Architectural\, and Environmental Engineering\, Illinois Institute of Technology\nAllison J. Burbank\, MD\, FAAAAI Associate Professor of Pediatrics\, Division of Allergy & Immunology\, Associate Program Director\, Allergy & Immunology Fellowship Program\, UNC School of Medicine\nMike Van Dyke PhD\, CIH\, Associate Professor\, Industrial Hygiene Program\, Associate Director\, Center for Health\, Work & Environment\, Colorado School of Public Health URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/season-change-and-indoor-air-protecting-respiratory-health/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/117707604_xl-123RF-rawpixel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T141655Z CREATED:20260521T141655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T141655Z UID:6321-1782388800-1782392400@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Reporting on Toxics & Health: Lessons from covering “forever chemicals” DESCRIPTION:Accurate reporting on chemicals and health is more important than ever before. While science clearly links chemical exposures to many health harms\, this issue has become increasingly politicized. Petrochemical corporations often fuel the confusion and proactively manufacture doubt about the science. \nIn this webinar\, award-winning chemical pollution reporters Sharon Lerner of ProPublica and Stéphane Horel of Le Monde will discuss the importance of accurate local reporting on toxic chemicals. Focusing on PFAS “forever chemicals” as an example\, the speakers will explore the critical role of journalists in covering chemical health hazards\, public decision-making\, and industry strategies to influence both policy and science. \nRegister here \n  URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/reporting-on-toxics-health-lessons-from-covering-forever-chemicals/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/111479355_xl-123RF-lightfieldstudios.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T153000 DTSTAMP:20260721T122847Z CREATED:20260430T134401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T122847Z UID:6271-1784709000-1784734200@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:PRCCEH 5th Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed. \nBringing together researchers\, community groups and health professionals to discuss the latest research and programs to improve the environmental health of our region’s children. \nThe event is free and open to all. \nView the agenda here.  Speakers include: \n\nKabindra Shakya\, PhD\, Associate Professor of Environmental Science\, Villanova University\nYajnaseni Chakraborti\, MSc\, PhD\, postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Health Innovation in Reproductive and Perinatal Population Research\, University of Pennsylvania\nKimberly T. Arnold Jenkins\, PhD\, MPH\, University of Pennsylvania\nMikayla White\, MPH\, Translation Program Coordinator\, PRCCEH\nCourtney Benjamin Wolk\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, University of Pennsylvania\nGrace Chan\, MD\, MPH\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia\nSamantha Piekos\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Informatics\, University of Pennsylvania\n\n  URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/prcceh-5th-annual-symposium/ LOCATION:Penn Medicine Kelley Research Building\, 421 Curie Blvd.\, Room 252\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_1373440613.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T180000 DTSTAMP:20260717T144445Z CREATED:20260717T144445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T144445Z UID:6399-1785256200-1785261600@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Vote for Kids Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join Children’s Environmental Health Network and partners to find out how you can protect kids’ health and their environments in the 2026 elections. \nParents\, caregivers\, advocates\, community members\, health care providers\, and public and environmental health professionals are invited to this engaging\, nonpartisan discussion on identifying and electing political leaders at all levels of government who put the health of children\, their future\, and their families first. \nSpeakers will discuss key voting issues that impact our children’ s well-being\, like protecting democracy\, clean air\, a toxic-free environment\, and safer industry standards. We will also walk participants through the newly published Voter Guide for Children’s Environmental Health and Companion Toolkit. These nonpartisan resources are designed to help voters make informed decisions grounded in science\, transparency\, and environmental and public health protections. \nThis will be an interactive event! Please come with questions and thoughts for our speakers. \nRegister now! URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/vote-for-kids-webinar/ CATEGORIES:CEHRT,external,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_623783651.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260930T160829Z CREATED:20260923T155444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T160829Z UID:6474-1792418400-1792422000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:What’s in our water? A participatory science toolkit and behavioral intervention to reduce health risks of chronic microplastic exposure DESCRIPTION:Samantha McBride\, PhD\, is a recipient of a pilot award from PRCCEH to create a participatory science toolkit for microplastics analysis and behavioral intervention to reduce health risks of chronic microplastic exposure in students. Dr. McBride and her research team aim to distribute microplastics detection kits and perform outreach activities educating older children on microplastics science at local middle and high school programs with the goal of reducing chronic consumption of water from single use plastic bottles. In this seminar she and Derek Ho\, PhD\, will present their work and discuss their outreach activities. \nFollowing registration below\, a Zoom link will be emailed for the webinar. \nSamantha McBride is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics at the University of Pennsylvania\, with a secondary appointment in Chemical and Biological Engineering. She is the principal investigator of the McBride Lab at the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Her research leverages the latest advancements in interfacial science\, fluid physics\, and soft matter physics for water and sustainability. Applications include resource recovery from wastewater\, remediation of microplastics and other emerging pollutants\, anti-fouling surface coatings\, and new technologies for sustainable water treatment and desalination. She is passionate about science communications and K-12 STEM outreach\, and has served as a judge for the U.S. Nationals Stockholm Junior Water Prize since 2018. \nDerek Ho is a postdoctoral fellow with a B.S.\, M.S.\, and Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison\, where he also completed dual Ph.D. minors in Soil Science and Life Science Communication. He currently serves as a Visiting Research Professor at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in the Department of Biogeochemistry\, where his research focuses on the occurrence\, transformation\, and detection of microplastics across diverse environmental matrices. Derek is deeply passionate about water security and is dedicated to developing technologies for identifying and remediating microplastics in the environment. \nRegister for this Seminar:\n\n\n \n \n Fall 2026 Webinar Registration\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n OrganizationJoin our mailing list? Yes\, I'd like to receive emails from PRCCEH\n Submit URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/whats-in-our-water-a-participatory-science-toolkit-and-behavioral-intervention-to-reduce-health-risks-of-chronic-microplastic-exposure/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/Headshots-for-ECHO-Seminar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T163000 DTSTAMP:20260916T142717Z CREATED:20260916T142717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T142717Z UID:6465-1793089800-1793118600@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:18th Annual Fighting Asthma Disparities Summit DESCRIPTION:CAPP’s 18th Annual Fighting Asthma Disparities Summit will explore a variety of ways in which we can address factors that drive asthma disparities. Attendees will have opportunities to learn about treating young children with asthma\, social epigenetics\, social determinates of health and environment\, asthma medications\, and a variety of other topics. \nThere will be one keynote presentation and three plenary presentations on a variety of topics related to asthma and health equity. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend a variety of breakout sessions that further explore current asthma topics. \nPlease register by Friday\, October 23rd. Register here. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/18th-annual-fighting-asthma-disparities-summit/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:external,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/115379405_xl-123RF-saksit054.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T150000 DTSTAMP:20260923T163214Z CREATED:20260923T154931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T163214Z UID:6479-1794405600-1794409200@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Penn-CHOP ECHO Update DESCRIPTION:In this seminar\, Heather Burris\, MD\, MPH and Sunni Mumford\, PhD\, will present an update on the work of Penn and CHOP researchers in Cycle 2 of the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Cohort. \nA multidisciplinary group of researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine received a $50 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2023 to study the impact of environmental influences on pregnancy and children’s health. The research program is part of the NIH’s Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program\, which funds research to uncover how environmental exposures during preconception\, pregnancy and early life affect children’s long-term health. \nFollowing registration below\, a Zoom link will be emailed for the webinar. \nHeather Burris\, MD\, MPH is a founding member of Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health. Heather is a practicing neonatologist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania who focuses on environmental determinants of adverse pregnancy outcomes and the impact of exposures on health equity. \nShe studies: greenspace\, air pollution\, metals and other toxic chemicals\, and neighborhood deprivation and segregation. Heather’s research projects enroll study participants during pregnancy or use large datasets to identify beneficial exposures and harm reduction to guide perinatal environmental health policy. \nSunni Mumford\, PhD\, is the Professor of Epidemiology and Co-Director of the Women’s Health Clinical Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Sunni is a reproductive and nutritional epidemiologist whose research focuses on the role of modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors across the life course that affect female and male reproductive health\, fertility\, pregnancy and child health outcomes. She is particularly interested in the intersection between diet and environmental exposures during critical windows of development\, and epidemiologic methods to address these pressing questions. \nRegister for this Seminar:\n\n \n \n Fall 2026 Webinar Registration\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n OrganizationJoin our mailing list? Yes\, I'd like to receive emails from PRCCEH\n Submit URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/penn-chop-echo-update/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/Headshots-for-ECHO-Seminar.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR