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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.

Conference Poster Abstracts

Judging Criteria — Student / Post-doc Competition

Your poster will be evaluated by a panel of judges using the following criteria:

Category
Criteria
Points (1-5)
Visual Presentation
Design & Aesthetics
Is the poster visually appealing? Are the colors, fonts, and layout clear and readable?
1 - 5
Graphics & Data Visualization
Are the graphics (tables, charts, figures) clear, relevant, and visually engaging?
1 - 5
Organization & Clarity
Are the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions logically presented and easy to follow?
1 - 5
Oral Presentation
Professionalism
Did the presenter exhibit a professional demeanor, including body language and attire?
1 - 5
Poster Content Delivery
Did the presenter explain the poster content in an understandable, engaging way? Do they clearly state the public health impact?
1 - 5
Response to Questions
Did the presenter answer questions competently and thoughtfully?
1 - 5
Tie to Public Health
How strong is the tie to public health? (1 = limited, 5 = very strong)
1 - 5
Total Score
Out of 35

Poster Specifications

Size
48 inches wide x 36 inches tall
Orientation
Landscape (horizontal)
Format
Fabric or printed paper both acceptable
Legibility
All text must be legible from a distance of 2 yards
Margins
Minimum 1 inch on all sides

Setup and Takedown

  • Posters may be set up beginning at 8:00 AM on your assigned day and must be in place before 5:00 PM when the session begins.
  • Mounting materials (push pins and velcro strips) will be provided at the registration desk.
  • Please bring your physical poster to the conference. Posters will not be printed on site.
  • Posters must be taken down before the end of the day. Any posters remaining after close of day will be discarded.

Digital Poster Submission (Required by June 1, 2026)

In addition to bringing your physical poster, you are required to submit a digital copy of your final poster as a PDF by Sunday, June 1, 2026. Digital posters will be archived and shared with conference attendees. Please use the link below to submit. Your upload is private — other presenters cannot see your submission.

Submit Your Digital Poster

If the button above does not work, copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://forms.gle/zgUuX66WSCAKoQ1y9

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

​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.

This conference is also supported by the National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R13ES038007. The content is solely the responsibility of the organizers and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

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), 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.