CEED 2026 – 9th Annual Environmental Health Summit: From Research to Real Life

CEED 9th Annual

Environmental Health Summit

From Research to Real Life

October 9, 2026

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Featuring Rutgers CEED / EOHSI Researchers:

Researchers will share what current science reveals about PFAS, plastics, air pollution, wildfire smoke, and chemical mixtures — and how these exposures relate to cancer, fertility, metabolic health, heart disease, and cognitive outcomes.

Featuring Rutgers CEED Researchers, Community Leaders & Residents

A Solutions‑Focused Community Session

Learn what environmental health research shows about reducing harmful exposures in our homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods — and hear directly from Rutgers scientists studying air pollution, PFAS, plastics, wildfires, and chemical mixtures. This event centers empowerment, accessibility, and real‑world impact.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Understanding Everyday Exposure
How pollutants enter indoor spaces and what we can do to reduce them.
Health Trends Linked to Environmental Exposures

What the Research Shows Works

Practical, evidence‑based steps anyone can take:

Improve indoor air quality
Reduce dust‑borne chemicals
Choose safer household products
Ensure clean water
Make safer food choices
Strengthen home hygiene & allergen control

Community Voices & Lived Experience

Hear from Jersey residents and leaders about what’s working in homes and neighborhoods — and how community‑researcher partnerships drive change.

Hands‑On Mini‑Workshop

How to read product labels
Choosing water filters
Simple ventilation & cleaning routines

Action Planning

Leave with 2–3 achievable steps you can start right away — plus CEED resources and follow‑up opportunities.

Closing & Call to Collective Action

A hopeful, evidence‑based message about how small steps and community collaboration create healthier environments for all.

For more information contact Kerry Margaret Butch at kerrybu@eohsi.rutgers,edu