Upcoming Events
See video from recent eventsMonday October 19 2026 • 09:00 AM — 03:00 PM
Environmental Pathways in Carcinogenesis: “Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Next-Gen Risk Assessment”
With Dana Dolinoy (University of Michigan), Michigan Center on Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease (M-LEEaD) Director; Justin Colacino (University of Michigan), Society of Toxicology Carcinogenesis Specialty Section President; Giorgia Del Favero (University of Wien); Annamaria Colacci (University of Bologna); Arun Pandiri (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences); Sue Fenton (North Carolina State University); Alexandra White (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences); Cristian Coarfa (Baylor College of Medicine); William Bisson (ITCP); Miriam Jacobs (UK Health Security Agency); Carole Yauk (University of Ottawa); Thomas Jackson and Michael DeVito (US Environmental Protection Agency); Cheryl Walker (Baylor College of Medicine); Scott Auerbach (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
- Session 1. Mechanisms: Understanding the role of plasticity and the microenvironment in carcinogenesis using systems toxicology
- Session 2. Molecular Epidemiology: Linking exposures to cancer risk and outcomes via molecular biomarkers
- Session 3. Emerging New Approach Methodologies: Understanding genotoxic and non-genotoxic carcinogens for next generation risk assessment
- Full schedule (PDF)
Registration is required: Join us online .
Sponsored by: SOT Carcinogenesis Specialty Section and the Michigan Center on Llfestage Environmental Exposures and Disease (M-LEEaD).
Featured Event
Tuesday October 27 2026 • 12:00 PM — 01:00 PM
Residents & Researchers: “Michigan Homes Still Have Lead: What to Know and What to Do”
With Melissa Cooper Sargent (Ecology Center), Meli X. Garcia, CHW, MPH (Ecology Center) and Olivia Halabicky, MSc, PhD, RN (Schools of Nursing and Public Health, University of Michigan); Moderated by Greer Hamilton, PhD (School of Social Work, University of Michigan)
The presentation will include: a brief explanation of lead history and health impacts; lead poisoning rates/numbers in MI and the need to get kids tested; the importance of Contractor Certification for Lead-Safe Renovations (and quick tips for lead-safe cleaning); Dr. Halabicky's research into the occupational hazards of lead; and resources for lead prevention and lead policy initiativesRegistration: Join us online .
Sponsored by: Michigan Center on Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease (M-LEEaD) Community Engagement Core and the Integrated Health Sciences Core
Friday November 20 2026 • 11:00 AM — 03:00 PM
Environmental Statistics Day: “Advancing Environmental Health through AI & Statistical Learning”
With Peter X. K. Song, PhD (Pharmacia Research Professor, Biostatistics)
Sponsored by: Michigan Center on Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease (M-LEEaD) Integrated Health Sciences Core
