President's Corner Call to Contribute to 2026 Award Nominations |
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ISEE has much to celebrate as a global scientific society, and its awards and recognitions provide an opportunity to honor those who paved the way and those who will guide us forward into the future. Read more |
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Take the Next Step Engage with ISEE Leadership and Networks
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Looking to get more involved with ISEE? Our new Get in Contact form makes it easy for members to connect directly with the committees and regional chapters that match their interests. Whether you're eager to contribute your expertise, expand your network, or explore leadership opportunities, this is your pathway to deeper engagement within the ISEE community. Fill out the form today and start shaping the future of environmental epidemiology with us.
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ISEE 2026 Registration Now Open |
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We are excited to announce that registration for ISEE 2026 is now open. Join us in Munich, Germany, from August 30 to September 2, 2026, for the 38th Annual Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology.
The registration platform allows you to create a personal user profile to book conference participation and access your registration at any time to update details or add bookings. Please note that this profile is separate from the abstract submission system.
Register now and take advantage of the reduced Early Bird Registration Fee! Early Bird Registration ends April 30, 2026. |
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ISEE 2026 Call for Abstract Reviewers |
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ISEE 2026 is looking for abstract reviewers! Abstract reviewers play an important role by ensuring that the presentations meet the scientific and educational needs of attendees as well as the overall quality of the scientific program.
Abstract review must be done online between March 10, 2026 and March 24, 2026. Please find detailed information on the review requirements, including the number of abstracts to be reviewed and the available topic areas, on the conference website: https://www.isee26.org/call-for-abstract-reviewers/
Volunteer for abstract review by March 2, 2026. |
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Award Nominations Now Open |
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It's that time of year again when we come together to recognize the outstanding contributions of our colleagues in the field of environmental epidemiology, and we would like your help in spreading the word. The ISEE 2026 Awards nomination process is now open here.
Deadline extended to March 15. |
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Eastern Mediterranean Chapter
Outreach and Membership Engagement |
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The Chapter presented a webinar, "Introductory Lecture to the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology: Objectives and Contribution" for Master’s students and staff at the Islamic University of Gaza. The webinar introduced ISEE and its mission, and five participants have since expressed interest in joining ISEE. This activity contributes to increasing the visibility of the ISEE EM Chapter and supports membership growth in the region.
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| Submit a Commentary with ISEE |
We invite ISEE members to submit commentaries on any topic of broad interest to ISEE and the readership of Environmental Epidemiology. For more information about the process and to read out latest commentaries, see here. |
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Supporting Publication Costs for Authors from LMICs |
We continue to offer funding support for some of our ISEE members from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to help cover publication costs. Learn more about the process and see if you're eligible here: https://iseepi.org/news_manager.php?page=39824 |
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Policy Committee
ISEE Presents Health Science at Global Climate Meeting |
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The ISEE Policy Committee organized several well received Side Events at the most recent UN Climate Conference of Parties (COP) meeting in Belem, Brazil. Notably, we organized a WHO Health Pavilion session chaired by George Thurston entitled, ”Demonstrating Health and Economic Co-Benefits of Climate Mitigation”. Speakers included ISEE members Mary Rice of the Harvard School of Public Health on “Healthier cities and transportation system,” George Thurston of the New York University School of Medicine on “Healthier air to breathe,” Barbara Hoffman of the University of Düsseldorf on “Air quality regulations in EU,” and Agnes Soares da Silva of the Brazil Ministry of Health on “Health Benefit Examples from Brazil”. Other speakers included: Andy Haines of the London School of Hygiene and Topical Medicine on “The Pathfinder Initiative,” Khristopher Nicholas of Tufts on “Health-promoting dietary interventions in Global North and South," and Vanessa Kerry of the Harvard Medical School on “Healthcare resilience in global South”. The presentations are viewable online in Session 34 here.
Mary Rice also organized and spoke at a session entitled “Integrating Art, Indigenous Wisdom, and Science for Climate Action,” that explored how artistic approaches, indigenous knowledge, and evidence-based communication paired with real-world energy, urban planning, and food interventions can mobilize climate action. In addition, Kurt Straif organized and spoke at a Side Event session entitled “Health Priorities in the Climate Talks: From Rhetoric to Action”. George Thurston was also a speaker regarding the climate benefits of clean air policy actions. |
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ISEE Eastern Mediterranean Chapter Members Advancing Climate Resilience and Public Health in the EM Region |
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New grants support climate resilience research among elderly populations in Pakistan and the development of a human sentinel surveillance platform in Gaza and the West Bank, while ISEE EM outreach efforts strengthen regional engagement and membership growth. Read more.
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ISEE Members Advocate for Stronger Coal Plant Closure Protections |
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Four ISEE members collaborated on a public comment urging the US EPA to reject proposed closure extensions for 11 US coal-fired power plants (CCR rule). Their comment outlined their concerns and quantified the potential environmental health impacts of delaying closure, in order to protect public health. |
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Student and New Researchers Network
SNRN Rapid Response Initiative (RRI) Webinar: Climate Activism |
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The SNRN Rapid Response Initiative (RRI) aims to advance collaborative efforts of scientific integrity and advocacy among early career researchers. Please join us on Thursday, February 19th at 11:00 AM EST for a webinar on climate activism featuring Dr. Fabian Dablander, a postdoctoral researcher at SEVEN, the interdisciplinary climate institute of the University of Amsterdam. Learn more about the SNRN RRI on our
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Overview of the Navigation Guide Evidence-to-Decision Framework for Environmental Health Discussion of the Evolution of Systematic Reviews |
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Systematic reviews use transparent, valid, and consistent methods to a research question that leads to less bias and error and thus, improves trust in the results. Over the last decade, authoritative bodies, U.S> agencies, and academic scientists developed and implemented validated, peer-reviewed systematic review methods including the UCSF-PRHE Navigation Guide and the U.S. National Toxicology Program's OHAT. These methods which are considered the gold standard for evaluating evidence have been adopted or recommended by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, including for the U.S. EPA to adopt to strengthen its own risk evaluations.
Please join us on Monday, February 23 1:00 PM EST (click to find time in your location). |
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Special Interest Groups
Epidemiological Methods and Results for Small Island States, Particularly Related to Cancer Studies Webinar |
The ISEE Special Interest Group Epidemiological Methods and Results for Small Island States, Particularly Related to Cancer Studies invites you to join its first webinar:
Thursday, February 26 at 12:00 PM EST (find your time in your location)
Learn more about this webinar. |
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North America Chapter
ISEE – North America Chapter Conference 2026 |
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Registration is now open for our conference in Baltimore, June 1-4. We’re thrilled to welcome three outstanding keynote speakers. Amira Aker, PhD (Boston University) is an environmental epidemiologist advancing community-based research with Indigenous communities. Jamaji C. Nwanaji-Enwerem, MD, PhD, MPP (University of Pennsylvania) bridges medicine, environmental health, and public policy. Huaqing Wang, PhD, PLA, AICP (Utah State University) integrates urban planning, landscape design, and epidemiology to study how greenspaces shape population health.
For more information click here. |
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At the end of January, ISEE’s Communications Committee, together with Emily Copeland from the Science Communication Network, hosted an informative webinar exploring how social media has evolved as a tool to engage policymakers, share research, and inform public dialogue. The session featured panelists Bruce Lanphear, MD, PhD; Joan Casey, PhD; and Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne, PhD, and was moderated by Pallavi Pant, PhD. Click here to watch the recording. |
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