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2026 National PFAS Conference

June 8-10 | Tucson, Arizona
University of Arizona

Join us for the 2026 National PFAS Conference in the hidden gem in the desert. This conference series is uniquely designed to exchange information, provide support to PFAS-affected communities, and facilitate engagement across diverse sectors involved with PFAS to accelerate the protection of health and the environment. 

Please also plan to join us for pre-conference activities on June 7. There are two tours to choose from, please click here for more information.

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At this conference, we will

  • Highlight local community perspectives and global impacts of PFAS.
  • Continue collaborative conversations that connect new scientific discoveries with the lived realities of marginalized and underserved communities.
  • Identify the best methods to share findings and ensure ongoing communication between researchers, PFAS sectors, and affected communities.
  • Share information and resources that respond to needs identified by affected communities and other diverse PFAS sectors.
  • Strengthen and expand collaborations among researchers, communities, and public-sector partners to support coordinated, solution-focused efforts that prevent future PFAS exposure and health risks.

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If you applied for a travel award, please do not register yet. You will receive instructions shortly.

If you have any questions about your travel support application, please email us at pfas2026@arizona.edu. 

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Conference Venue

Health Sciences Innovation Building
1670 E. Drachman St. | Tucson, AZ 85721

The new Health Sciences Innovation Building (HSIB) is an interprofessional, multidisciplinary medical and health education training, research and simulated practice facility.

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About the University of Arizona

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About Tucson

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​Support for the 2026 National PFAS Conference was provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the view of the Foundation.

The 2026 National PFAS Conference is planned in collaboration between multiple centers funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, including the University of Arizona Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center (P30ES006694), University of Arizona Superfund Research Center  (P42ES004940), North Carolina State University Center for Human Health and the Environment (P30ES025128), North Carolina State University Center for Environmental and Health Effects of PFAS (P42ES031009), Northeastern University  PROTECT Center (P42ES017198), North Carolina State University Center for Environmental and Health Effects of PFAS (P42ES031009), University of Southern California Superfund Research and Trading Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation, and Prevention (P42ES036506), and University of Rhode Island STEEP Center (P42ES027706). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the NIH; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Funded by the Provost Investment Fund.

Acknowledgement
We extend our sincere appreciation to Linda Robles and Mothers for Safe Air & Safe Water Force for their leadership and partnership in coordinating with the University of Arizona Office of Research Partnerships and the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Their collaboration and commitment made it possible to bring the 2026 National PFAS Conference to Arizona.

We are committed to fostering a culture of diverse and inclusive excellence in which persons of all identities and from all backgrounds feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged to engage in the free and open exchange of ideas. Our dedication to excellence means that attendees at this events can expect to experience a safe environment free of discrimination and harassment. Behaviors that do not uphold the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics are contrary to our mission and values. Sexual harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault will not be tolerated. Individuals violating this policy are subject to immediate removal from the event.