Mar 12 2025

Zona Abierta: The Role of Environmental Exposures – Dr. Victor Florez-Garcia

March 12, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Zona Abierta :

Biological Causes of Neurodevelopmental Issues:

The Role of Environmental Exposures

Presented by the UIC Latino Cultural Center

 

Join us as UIC postdoctoral scholars share their experiences and respective research with the UIC community. Through an intersectional lens, these scholars reveal the complexity and specificity of their contemporary research and how the lives of those in the margins are impacted.

 

WHEN: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 2-3pm CST

WHERE: Virtually on Zoom

RSVP: https://go.uic.edu/ZA312

 

Dr. Florez-Garcia, from the Division of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, will present previous research on the impact of metal exposures on children's intellectual performance in Mexico. He will also discuss ongoing efforts to assess environmental exposures (POPs and Metals) in the United States. His research employs cutting-edge epidemiological methods to investigate the role of environmental pollutants in developing multiple chronic conditions.

 

For access needs or questions, email lcc@uic.edu or call 312-996-3095. Auto-captions enabled on Zoom. ASL Interpretation services may be available by contacting the LCC 5 business days before the program. All audiences are welcome.

 

Upcoming Presentations: 

Dr. Azadeh Safaeian, Wednesday March 19, 2025 | 2-3pm CST | Division of Health Policy and Administration

Dr. Kumar Ramanathan, Wednesday April 16, 2025 | 2-3pm CST | Department of Political Science

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Date posted

Feb 6, 2025

Date updated

Feb 26, 2025