The Contribution of Epigenetics in Pediatric Environmental Health
Children’s Environmental Health Network
Meeting Summary
The conference will be held May 30th – June 1st, 2012 and will highlight the role of epigenetics in determining the impact of the environment on pediatric disease and children’s current and future health. This conference is intended for research scientists in the fields of environmental health, epidemiology, and environmental toxicology, as well as for public health professionals. Students in these disciplines are encouraged to register.
Topics Include
- To foster collaborations across different scientific groups/disciplines to further the understanding of the role of epigenetics in pediatric environmental health.
- To identify research gaps and explore the contribution of pediatric environmental exposures to epigenetic regulation and how they vary by exposure, timing and host characteristics (diet, age), including among disadvantaged populations.
- To translate research findings on epigenetic regulation important to pediatric health outcomes and inform the scientific and public community of the rapidly growing science (i.e. the etiology and prevention of abnormal neurodevelopment, asthma/allergy, obesity, endocrine disorders, etc.) to relevant sectors including public health, medical, policy, and business.
Meeting Details
- Date:
- 05/30/2012
- Location:
- 905 California Street
San Francisco, California
USA
Get Directions - Organizers:
- Cynthia Bearer, Rachel Miller
