Environmental factors impact health, including air and water pollution, pesticides/herbicides, and other dynamics. In addition, such impacts are often compounded by environmental justice concerns, as has been emphasized further by COVID-19 disproportionate impact on minority communities. Because Penn State has numerous researchers working on both cancer and the environment, this session will be a chance to share research and discuss potential opportunities for collaboration in this space.
Logistics:
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Wednesday, March 31st, 10 AM-12:00 PM Eastern
Draft Agenda:
10 AM Welcome, purpose of session
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Ray Hohl, Penn State Cancer Institute
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Tom Richard, Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment
~10:10 AM Overview of the Penn State Cancer Institute
~10:30 AM Brief presentations from the environmental perspective
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Ken Davis: air pollution
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Heather Preisendanz: contaminants of emerging concern
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Sue Brantley: water pollution and potential concerns re: hydraulic fracturing
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Nat Warner/Bill Burgos: water pollution, chemical interactions
11:00 AM Q&A, discussion, opportunities
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Data needs/opportunities
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Potential collaborations?
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Environmental justice issues?
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Policy needs/opportunities?
11:45 AM Summary, potential next steps
Noon End