PFAS 2026 Conference Abstracts

National PFAS Conference 2026

June 8-10 | Tucson, Arizona
University of Arizona

Join us for the National 2026 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. 

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Poster Abstracts for the 2026 National PFAS Conference

The 2026 PFAS Conference invites students, researchers, and PFAS affected community members/groups to share their work through a poster presentation highlighting innovative research, community engagement, and policy solutions addressing PFAS contamination and environmental health.

Abstract Submission

Abstract submission will open December 1, 2025, and close January 31, 2026.
Accepted presenters will be notified by March 1, 2026.

We encourage submissions that demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration, community-based approaches, and actionable insights related to PFAS exposure, mitigation, and communication.

If you are interested in participating in the student poster competition, please indicate your interest on the submission form.

🔗 Submit your abstract here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6aEpt_xmL8FoOZcgD8Jzz15rX0rG_oFHYW53a65JzCVmBhw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113212699348188820837

Review and Awards

All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Poster Session Committee. Abstracts submitted by the deadline will be eligible for consideration for a conference travel award. Please note that not all accepted abstracts will receive a travel award; awards will be granted based on the quality and relevance of the abstract, as well as demonstrated financial need.

Poster Guidelines

Detailed poster specifications (size, orientation, and setup instructions) will be provided to accepted presenters upon notification.

Key Dates

  • Abstract submission opens: December 1, 2025
  • Abstract submission closes: January 31, 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: March 1, 2026
  • Poster session date: June 8 and 9, 2026

For questions about the poster session, please contact Dr. Godsgift Chukwuonye, gchukwuonye@arizona.edu

​Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by 1R13 ES036079-01 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. 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.

This meeting is funded, in part, by the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences.

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.