Toxic Truths: Unmasking the Chemicals in Consumer Products | March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Location: University of Michigan School of Pubic Health | 1415 Washington Heights | Ann Arbor, MI 48109 | Registration (free) required.
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Schedule
8:50 - 9:20 AM - Check-in, Registration, and Refreshments | SPH I Lobby / Cafe

9:20 - 9:30 AM - Welcome from the Symposium Co-Chairs: Haley Jenkins, Jennifer Smith, David Aguilar

9:30 - 10:20 AM | Paula Johnson, PHD, MPH Hazardous Ingredients in Cosmetics: A California Perspective (1755 SPH I)

10:30 - 11:20 AM | Jenny Kay, PHD Identifying Potential Breast Carcinogens and Characterizing Sources in Consumer Products (1755 SPH I)

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Lunch (Free Chipotle catering)

12:30 - 1:20 PM | Homer Swei, PHD, "[TITLE]" (1755 SPH I)

1:30 - 2:20 PM | PERSPECTIVES PANEL - GUEST Q&A, Drs. Kay, Johnson, & Swei (1755 SPH I)
Moderated by Jen, David, & Haley

2:30 - 3:20 PM | Student Poster Presentations (Cornely Community Room, 1680 SPH I)

3:20 - 3:50 PM | Poster Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks (Cornely Community Room, 1680 SPH I)

Who should attend? Open to anyone keen to learn about the impact of everyday chemicals on health and well-being.
Goals: Bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and public understanding of consumer product chemicals by providing a spotlight on innovative research and regulatory insights on the toxicity of everyday chemicals.
*Due to space limitations, lunch is limited to the first 100 registrants.

Sponsored by the University of Michigan Department of Environmental Health Sciences and the Rackham School of Graduate Studies.

Please contact Jennifer Smith (smitjen@umich.edu) if you have any questions or concerns.