Fall 2026

What’s New at Gradient

Awards and Announcements

 

Steven Boomhower has been accepted as a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences (ATS).

Hilary Robinson was appointed Science and Technology Committee Co-Chair for 2026-2027 for the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (ABA SEER).

Upcoming Presentations

 

American College of Epidemiology (ACE) 2026 Annual Meeting. September 14-17, 2026. Buffalo, NY.

  • “Mancozeb Exposure and Cancer Risk in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Epidemiology Evidence.” K. Colonna, D. Boon (Ramboll), A. Frutos, A. Miller, Y. Na, J. Goodman.

Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) The Science of PFAS Conference 2026. September 22-24, 2026. Durham, NC.

  • “Significance of the Physical and Chemical Properties of PFOA in an Atmospheric Fate and Transport Model.” N. Afshar-Mohajer, A. Hrdina, C. DesAutels.

International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) 2026 Annual Meeting. October 4-8, 2026. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

  • “Addressing the Misconception That Underground Higher-Voltage Transmission Lines Are a Larger and Different Source of Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMFs) Than Other Common Exposure Sources.” C. Long, J. Chien, C. Cavanagh.

Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects 2026. October 11-14, 2026. Denver, CO.

  • “A Monte Carlo Framework for Estimating Background Geogenic Soil Lead in Cacao-Producing Countries.” K. McDannell, N. Slagowski, T. Dugan, S. Boomhower.

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America 47th Annual Meeting. November 2-5, 2026. Montréal, Canada.

  • “Microplastic Alternatives in Agriculture – Research and Progress.” I. Bamgbose.
  • “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Characterization of Synthetic Field Turf Components: Results and Lessons Learned.” S. Kukolich, C. Restrepo, K. Reid, M. Peterson.
  • “Comparison of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Concentrations in Synthetic Field Turf Components to Background Soil and Rainwater PFAS Levels.” C. Restrepo, S. Kukolich, K. Reid, M. Peterson.
  • “Optimizing an Environmental Fate and Effect Testing Program for New Photoacid Generators Under the Toxic Substances Control Act.” T. Verslycke, J. Kneeland.
  • “Evaluating Ecological Risks of Dust Deposition from a New Critical Minerals Mining Project.” T. Verslycke, S. Zahn.

PharmaEd’s Extractables & Leachables Summit West 2026. November 4-5, 2026. La Jolla, CA.

  • “Read-Across Framework for Medical Device Extractables Toxicological Risk Assessment.” P. Mashankar.

Sediment Management Work Group (SMWG) Fall Sponsor Forum and Member Meeting. November 10-11, 2026. Philadelphia, PA.

  • “What’s the Catch? Exploring Risk-Based Approaches for Evaluating PFAS-Contaminated Waterways.” J. Chien.

Household and Consumer Products Association (HCPA) Annual Meeting. December 6, 2026. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

  • “Microplastics: Key Updates on Legal, Regulatory, and Science Issues.” M. Peterson.

By the Way… 

 

In recent years, Martha’s Vineyard has had an infestation of the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum), whose bite can cause an allergic reaction to proteins like red meat and dairy.  As a result, some Martha’s Vineyard restaurants are changing their menus to accommodate this allergy.

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