[KS] CFP: Climate Change and Emerging Contaminants: Risks and Responses in Asia and Beyond

[Bruce Acker]

Call for Abstracts

Climate Change and Emerging Contaminants: Risks and Responses in Asia and Beyond
University at Buffalo (UB), State University of New York
April 9-10, 2026

The University at Buffalo, State University of New York, invites abstracts from scholars who work on climate change and/or environmental contaminants and their health impacts for a conference on April 9-10, 2026. Convening at the University at Buffalo in Western New York, the conference will present multidisciplinary perspectives on local and transregional climate and environmental challenges, and foster fruitful conversations that advance sustainable solutions in Asia and other vulnerable geographic regions.

Plenary speaker

  *   Maria Leonor "Leni" Gerona Robredo<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leni_Robredo>, 14th Vice President of the Philippines (2016-2022); Mayor of Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines (elected 2025)

Other confirmed invited speakers

  *   Aimin Chen<https://dbei.med.upenn.edu/staff/aimin-chen-md-phd/>, Professor of Epidemiology and Vice Chair of Education, Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania
  *   Francis De Los Reyes<https://globalwash.ncsu.edu/faculty/core-faculty/francis-de-los-reyes-iii/>, Professor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering and Associate Faculty of Microbiology, NC State University
  *   Shane Snyder<https://ce.gatech.edu/directory/person/shane-snyder>, José Domingo Pérez Foundation Chair and Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Tech

Conference proceedings
April 9 (evening): keynote address; cultural performances by UB and Western New York-based community groups; reception.

April 10 (all day): continental breakfast; presentations from keynote speakers and other invited speakers; lunch; midday poster and networking session; contributed talks.

Please note: The conference will be in-person only. The conference is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend regardless of abstract submission or acceptance.

Abstract submission details
We invite submissions of abstracts for oral and poster presentations related to climate change and/or environmental contaminants and health challenges and solutions for Asia and other vulnerable geographic regions. A broad range of topics are welcome, including:

  1.  Occurrence, sources, and treatment of chemicals of emerging concerns (CECs);
  2.  Health impacts and intervention of CECs;
  3.  Multi-Omics approach in understanding the biological mechanisms of CECs;
  4.  AI application to address environmental contaminants and climate issues;
  5.  Water security in the age of tech;
  6.  Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions for climate-related risks.

Researchers at various stages of career attainment, from graduate students to senior scholars, are welcome to submit abstracts. Because of the anticipated number of submissions and time constraints, some scholars who submit abstracts for oral presentations may be invited instead to give poster presentations.

Interested scholars should submit a brief abstract (200 words or less) of your paper or poster presentation. The deadline is Friday, December 12, 2025.

Submit Your Abstract<https://airtable.com/appF8ECR1YKB4tau7/shradAvqLtsZVVc2U>

Cosponsors:

UB Asia Research Institute<https://www.buffalo.edu/asiainstitute.html>
UB RENEW (Research and Education in eNergy, Environment and Water) Institute<https://www.buffalo.edu/renew.html>
UB Office of Global Health Initiatives<https://publichealth.buffalo.edu/global-health.html>

Conveners

Nojin Kwak<https://www.buffalo.edu/internationaleducation/about/vice-provost.html>
Vice Provost for International Education
Professor of Communication

Diana Aga<https://www.buffalo.edu/renew/faculty/leadership/director.html>
SUNY Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry
Director, UB Research and Education in Energy, Environment, and Water (RENEW) Institute

Lina Mu<https://publichealth.buffalo.edu/epidemiology-and-environmental-health/faculty-and-staff/faculty-directory/linamu.html>
Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health
Director, Office of Global Health Initiatives

Thank you for your interest in the conference. Should you have any questions, please contact

Bruce Acker
Assistant Director, Asia Research Institute
backer at buffalo.edu<mailto:backer at buffalo.edu>

Lisa (Vahapoğlu) Lenker, PhD, JD
Education and Outreach Director, RENEW Institute
lisalenk at buffalo.edu<mailto:lisalenk at buffalo.edu>

Jennifer Foster
Assistant Director, Office of Global Health Initiatives
fosterj at buffalo.edu<mailto:fosterj at buffalo.edu>



Bruce Acker
Assistant Director
Asia Research Institute

212 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260

backer at buffalo.edu<mailto:backer at buffalo.edu>
716.645.2580

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