The Science of Our Surroundings: Understanding Environmental Cancer Risk

Join Dani Wilson, Executive Director of the Cancer & Environment Network of Southwestern Pennsylvania, for dinner and an important discussion about the environmental factors that may impact cancer risk in our region. Dinner is included with your registration.
Why are incidence rates for certain cancers rising in Southwestern Pennsylvania? While genetics play a role in our health, scientific research shows that environmental factors can also contribute to the overall cancer burden.
During this informative discussion, Dani will explore the latest local health research, discuss how environmental exposures can interact with our health, and share practical tools for reducing toxic exposures in everyday life. Learn more about community-led efforts underway in the Pittsburgh region to create a healthier place to live and heal.
What you'll learn:
• How environmental exposures can interact with other factors that influence cancer risk
• Simple, actionable ways to reduce toxic exposures in daily life
• How our region is working together to improve health across Southwestern Pennsylvania
🍽️ Dinner is included with your registration.
🚗 3 hours of free validated parking in The Hive garage, directly across the street from Cancer Bridges.