PFAS and Public Health Risk Assessment Symposium

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April 24, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm ET
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PFAS and Public Health Risk Assessment Symposium

Hosted by the Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center (WRRC)

Join us for an engaging virtual symposium focused on one of today’s most pressing environmental and public health challenges - per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

April 24, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (EST)
Virtual Event
Free Admission (Registration required)

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About the Event

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of persistent synthetic chemicals that present complex challenges at the intersection of environmental science, public health, and policy. This symposium convenes researchers, practitioners, and regulatory professionals to examine current approaches to PFAS risk assessment, including exposure pathways, toxicological evidence, monitoring methodologies, and implications for water resource management. Through focused presentations and discussion, the session will highlight recent advances in the field, ongoing uncertainties, and the practical considerations shaping decision-making at state and national levels.

Speakers

  • Ms. Jennifer Lichtensteiger (NEIWPCC)
  • Dr. Kate Hoffman (Duke University)
  • Dr. Heather Stapleton (Duke University)
  • Dr. Zach Shepard (Rhode Island Department of Health)
  • Dr. Elsie Sunderland (Harvard University)

Why Join?

This symposium provides a focused opportunity to engage with current research and practice related to PFAS risk assessment and management. Participants will gain insight into emerging scientific findings, methodological approaches to exposure and health risk evaluation, and the regulatory and policy frameworks shaping responses to PFAS contamination. The session is particularly relevant for researchers, water resource professionals, public health practitioners, and policymakers seeking to deepen their understanding of this complex and evolving issue while engaging in informed, interdisciplinary dialogue.

Register

Participation is free, and we would be delighted to have you join us.
Please register using the link or QR code.