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Join the PFAS Community Discussion Tomorrow

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PFAS Community Discussion

Tomorrow (April 9, 2024) | 1-2 p.m. CT (2-3 p.m. ET)

Event Summary:
Better Understand PFAS and How It Affects Your Community

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of chemicals that impact almost 97% of people. PFAS can result in environmental and human health risks.

Learn more about PFAS sources, health risks, and solutions, and get answers to your questions.

Register to Join Us Virtually!

What to Expect:

Intended Audience: This event is intended for community members, health care professionals, environmentalists, policymakers, and anyone interested in learning more about PFAS and its impact on Tribal communities
Q&A Opportunities: Ask experts questions about PFAS
Networking: Connect with professionals and other Tribal communities
Raffle Prize: Free PFAS test and analysis for your home or workplace (does not include remediation efforts)
Cost: Free

Guest Speaker

This event will include a brief presentation by GLITEC and introduce Gavin Dehnert as a guest speaker.

Gavin is an Emerging Contaminant Scientist with the Wisconsin Sea Grant and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Role in PFAS: Gavin explores the impacts of PFAS in aquatic ecosystems with an emphasis on bioaccumulation into harvestable goods and health and immune function.
Bio: Gavin went to undergraduate school at the University of Miami (Florida) where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in marine science and biology. Following his undergraduate degree, he went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his doctorate degree in integrative biology with a focus on aquatic toxicology. Outside of work, he enjoys pretty much anything outdoors, from hiking to triathlons.