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2026 ECHO Symposium: Translating Science to Action
May 6 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Translating Science to Action: Chemical Exposures and Child Health
Plastics and Air Quality
Children are exposed daily to a broad range of chemicals in everything from the food they eat and the products they use to the air they breathe. By investigating how these exposures affect child health, and translating that knowledge to enable meaningful action, we can help enhance the health of children for generations to come.
The 2026 ECHO Translating Science to Action Symposium will examine how chemical exposures influence child health and development, with a focus on two key areas: Plastics & Plasticizers and Air Quality.
Following sequential sessions on these topics, a crosscutting panel will explore how to translate chemical exposures research to inform programs, policy and practice. Panelists will discuss strategies for building trust and communicating scientific evidence effectively to varied audiences including policymakers, health care providers, patients, parents, and communities.
The symposium brings together researchers, policymakers, health professionals, and advocates to connect cutting-edge science with real-world solutions.