Bridging Science, Communities, and Translating Research to Practical Solutions
One extraordinary community of practice.
Breakthrough Science
Hear the latest discoveries from SRP-funded research centers tackling hazardous substances present at Superfund sites across the country.
Community at the Core
Community input integrated into session planning. Translation and impact woven through every day of the program.
Pacific Northwest in Autumn
Convene in a walkable, transit-rich downtown framed by the Willamette River, golden maples, and the Cascade range.
A gathering at the intersection of research, community, and the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon State University's Center for Science, Technology and Emerging Health Risks of PAHs is honored to host the 2026 Superfund Research Program Grantees Annual Meeting. Scientists, community partners, trainees, and federal collaborators will convene to share discoveries, build partnerships, and translate research into healthier futures.
Join us in Portland — minutes from PDX, framed by Mount Hood and the Willamette — as autumn paints the evergreen West in amber and ember.
Research that reaches the community.
SRP-funded centers don't just study hazardous substances — they translate findings into real-world action. From hands-on science demonstrations to partnerships with affected neighborhoods, our researchers meet people where they are and empower communities with knowledge.
The 2026 meeting continues that tradition: every session designed with community impact in mind, every conversation bridging the gap between bench science and public health.
Everything you need, one click away
Registration
$425 — includes the Tuesday Superfund Site tour with lunch on board. Most meals are included. Deadline: October 10, 2026.
Presentations
Oral and poster presentation information.
Travel & Transit
From PDX to downtown — MAX, rideshare, and more.
Hotels & Venue
All sessions are at the Sentinel Hotel. Accommodations available at both the Sentinel and Hotel Lucia.
Portland in autumn
A walkable, transit-rich city wedged between the Willamette River and the Cascade range. In late October, maples and ginkgos blaze gold along the South Park Blocks — a five-minute stroll from our venue.
- Powell's City of BooksThree city blocks of books — eight minutes on foot.
- Portland Art MuseumAcross the park blocks from the Sentinel.
- Food cart podsAward-winning street food, every cuisine, every block.
- Columbia GorgeDay-trip-worthy waterfalls within an hour.
Join us where research meets community.
Register today, or reach out with any questions about the program, travel, or accommodations.