This year, the Center Retreat was hosted in person at the BCM Cullen Auditorium and Rayzor Lounge at 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX, 77030, where we held a comprehensive session from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

We had extended an open invitation to all our Center Members and Pilot Project awardees, eagerly anticipating their attendance and active participation. The enthusiasm mirrored our previous year’s retreat, infusing the event with a spirited atmosphere. The retreat served as an exceptional opportunity for participants to delve deeper into the Center Program, explore its advanced resources, and gain insights into the impressive environmental health research conducted within our Center.

Moreover, the event also provided a fantastic networking platform. Attendees seized the chance to meet and interact with our Leadership, Core Navigators, and fellow members. The vibrant exchange of ideas and interactions have undoubtedly fueled our collective drive to continue our research with renewed enthusiasm.

A special thank you goes to all the participants and speakers who shared their expertise and made this event a success. We’re excited about maintaining this momentum and look forward to reconnecting with everyone at our upcoming events.

Agenda

Friday, April 28, 2023: Cullen Auditorium & Rayzor Lounge

All times listed below are central time.

9:15–9:45	Arrival & Registration with Light Breakfast		Lounge
9:45–9:55	Welcome and Overview	Walker	Auditorium
9:55–11:00	NIEHS Grantee Presentations 1: 15 min presentation & 5 min Q&A	Walker	Auditorium
	– 10:00-10:20 Presenter #1	Symanski	Auditorium
	– 10:20-10:40 Presenter #2	Whitworth	Auditorium
	– 10:40-11:00 Presenter #3	Laezza	Auditorium
11:00–11:15	Coffee Break – 15 min		Lounge
11:15–11:55	NIEHS Grantee Presentations 2: 15 min presentation & 5 min Q&A	Walker	Auditorium
	– 11:20-11:40 Presenter #4	Ramos	Auditorium
	– 11:40-12:00 Presenter #5	Elferink	Auditorium
12:00–12:55	Lunch & Raffle Tables / EAB Virtual Meeting with EC		Lounge / Conference Room
12:55–2:00	Pilot Project Program, 5 min introduction	Elferink	Auditorium
	GC-CPEH Pilot Awardees Presentation: 15 min presentation & 5 min Q&A
	– 1:00-1:20 Presenter #1	Gorelick	Auditorium
	– 1:20-1:40 Presenter #2	Northrup	Auditorium
	– 1:40-2:00 Presenter #3	Wright	Auditorium
2:00–2:20	Translational Research Support Core, 5 min introduction	Symanski	Auditorium
	– 2:05-2:20: Navigator Presentation: 10 min presentation & 5 min Q&A	Hallberg	Auditorium
2:20–2:40	PIPELINE Facility Core, 5 min introduction	Amos	Auditorium
	– 2:25-2:40: Navigator Presentation: 10 min presentation & 5 min Q&A	Coarfa	Auditorium
2:40–2:55	Coffee Break – 15 min		Lounge
2:55–3:15	Community Engagement Core Presentation, 5 min introduction	Croisant	Auditorium
	– 3:00-3:15: CAB Presentation: 10 min presentation & 5 min Q&A	Medcalf	Auditorium
3:15–4:00	Future Directions Breakout Group Discussion, 30min	Walker	Auditorium
	– GE2	Walker	Lounge
	– MIHED	Symanski	Lounge
	– CEET	Linder	Lounge
	3:45– 4:00: Report Back	Theme Leads	Auditorium
4:00–5:00	Reception & Raffle – Beer, Wine & Snacks	Walker	Lounge

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