2026 NAC Conference

ISEE – North America Chapter Conference 2026

The goal of this conference is to bring together environmental health and epidemiologic scholars, practitioners, and government personnel located in North America to network with potential new collaborators. The 2026 meeting will also allow students and trainees to interact with prospective mentors and supervisors and present their work in a public forum. 

Sincerely,

Aisha Dickerson and Jaime Madrigano

Co-Chairs, ISEE-NAC 2026 Scientific Organizing Committee

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON JANUARY 16, 2026

CALL FOR KEYNOTE SPEAKER NOMINATIONS

Are you or is someone you know an early-stage investigator (10 years post terminal degree) who has made innovative accomplishments in environmental epidemiology and research translation? Help ISEE NAC highlight future leaders in environmental epidemiological research by submitting a nomination for our 2026 ISEE NAC keynote speakers.

Eligibility and Requirements

2026 ISEE NAC keynote address will recognize early career scientists who have made significant research contributions in environmental epidemiology and research translation.

In addition to meeting NIH’s definition of an early stage investigatoras of the nomination deadline, nominees should have:

• Innovative and significant research accomplishments in environmental epidemiology in areas that are relevant to human health. 
• Evidence of highly collaborative research projects, especially those that bridge disciplines to “translate environmental health research to inform practice.”

ISEE NAC is particularly interested in nominees conducting environmental epidemiologic research to address community risk factors for illness, injury, and death in the ISEE NAC member countries (United States, Canada, Greenland, and Bermuda). 

Selection will be based on alignment with the meeting theme, career status, study results, and career trajectory.

Award Information

Three awardees will present their work as 25-minute presentations followed by 10 minutes of Q&A and discussion during the morning plenary session at ISEE NEC on June 1-4, 2026. They will also have registration and travel expenses up to $2000 reimbursed. Email Tracy Bastain with any questions.

Deadline for Keynote Speaker Nomination Packages: December 20, 2025

Submit your Keynote Speaker Nomination

CALL FOR SYMPOSIA SUBMISSIONS

The International Society for Environmental Epidemiology North America Chapter (ISEE NAC) announces a call for symposia proposals for our 2026 Regional Conference. 

The proposal includes a 300 word summary, one symposium co-chairs, and 4-5 symposium speakers each with a 250 word abstract. Symposia that highlight translational work, community engagement, and policy implementation are of particular interest. Submissions with one or both symposium chairs who are a student, trainee, or early career investigator are highly encouraged. Please reach out to Carrie Breton with any questions.

Seven symposia will be selected, and all abstracts will be published in a supplemental special issue of Environmental Epidemiology. 

Deadline for Symposia Submissions: December 19, 2025

Submit your Symposium Proposal

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The International Society for Environmental Epidemiology North America Chapter (ISEE NAC) announces a call for abstracts for our 2026 Regional Conference: traditional oral presentations (10-12 minutes), lightning talks (6 minutes), and poster presentations. 

All abstracts (250 words/1500 character limit) will be published in a supplemental special issue of Environmental Epidemiology. Students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career researchers are especially encouraged to submit. Please contact Lizbeth Gomez with any questions.

Deadline for Abstract Submissions: January 16, 2026

Submit your Abstract

CALL FOR ABSTRACT REVIEWERS

Calling for abstract reviewers for the 2026 ISEE NAC Regional Conference! Abstract reviewers play a vital role in ensuring that the presentations meet the scientific and educational needs of 2026 ISEE NAC attendees, and we hope you will want to lend your expertise to the conference by volunteering for such a key position.

All abstract review processes will take place online between February 16 and March 16, and do not require an in-person meeting. To submit your interest in volunteering to be a 2026 ISEE NAC abstract reviewer, please follow the link below. Please contact Aisha Dickerson with any questions.

Deadline for Abstract Reviewer Applications: February 1, 2026

Submit your Abstract Reviewer Application