NIH plans boring science meeting, some parts public, yawn
Published Date: 10/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is holding a mixed virtual and in-person meeting from November 1-3, 2026, to discuss important scientific research and grant applications. Some parts are open to the public and streamed online, while others are private to protect sensitive information. Scientists, grant applicants, and the public should note the schedule and how to join or request accommodations.
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Open Sessions Will Be Videocast
You can watch the meeting's open sessions online via the NIH Videocasting and Podcasting website. The meeting runs November 1–3, 2026, and the notice lists specific open session times (for example, November 2, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–10:40 a.m., 12:30 p.m.–2:10 p.m., and 2:40 p.m.–4:35 p.m.).
Some Sessions Closed to Protect Grant Privacy
Parts of the meeting are closed to the public to protect confidential grant applications and personal information; for example, sessions on November 1, 2026 (7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.), and multiple closed periods on November 2 and 3, 2026, are designated closed. Grant applicants' proprietary or personal details may be discussed only in closed sessions.
You Must Notify Contact to Attend or Request Accommodations
If you plan to attend in person or need special assistance (for example, sign language interpretation), you must notify the listed Contact Person in advance. The Contact Person is Darryl C. Zeldin, M.D., with phone (984) 287-3641 and an email address provided in the notice.
Visitors Must Follow Campus Security Procedures
Visitors attending on-campus must follow NIH security procedures, which include showing one form of photo ID (for example, a driver's license or passport), stating the purpose of the visit, and having vehicles inspected before being allowed on campus. The notice points to NIH visitor information pages for details.
Public May File Written Comments with Contact Person
Any interested person may submit written comments to the committee by sending a statement to the listed Contact Person; the statement should include name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, business or professional affiliation. This provides a way for the public to give input even if they cannot attend.
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