Texas A&M University’s campus in College Station became a national hub for environmental health and hazardous chemicals science in December of 2025 as the Texas A&M Superfund Research Center hosted a major scientific conference that brought together more than 260 scientists, trainees, and research administrators from across the country.
Participants represented 20 NIEHS-funded Superfund Research Centers along with other NIH-supported programs concerned with studies of hazardous chemicals, creating a rare opportunity for cross-disciplinary exchange at scale. Over the course of the meeting, attendees explored the latest advances in hazardous chemical research, exposure science, mechanistic toxicology, and remediation technologies through more than 100 posters, 38 oral presentations, and three keynote addresses that highlighted both scientific innovation and real-world impact of the science.
The energy extended beyond the main sessions. Targeted breakout discussions for Data Management and Analysis, Training and Community Engagement Cores emphasized collaboration, shared tools and real-life solutions, and coordinated projects, sparking productive dialogue and strengthening connections across centers. Business administrators also convened for a dedicated session featuring updates and insights from staff at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, encouraging open conversation and practical information exchange.
Engagement continued throughout the conference venue with 10 display tables showcasing community engagement and research translation materials from different Centers , giving attendees hands-on opportunities to learn how science is moving from the lab to the communities it serves.
Highly interactive and widely praised by participants, the event clearly demonstrated the depth, reach, and collaborative strength of the national research network advancing solutions to environmental contamination and public health challenges. Hosted by Texas A&M Superfund Research Center, the meeting underscored the power of collaboration, the importance of scientific research, and the momentum driving the field of environmental health forward.