Climate and Health “Big Idea” Symposium

Date: January 22, 2026, 9am-4pm
Location: Trent Semans Great Hall

Join faculty and trainees from across Duke to spark ideas and connect on climate and health research

Opening Remarks: Dr. Mary E. Klotman, Dean, Duke University School of Medicine
Keynote Address: Dr. Mary B. Rice, Director, Center for Climate Health and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Current Research Showcase: Presentations from existing Duke research teams on the impact of ongoing projects.
“Big Ideas" Session: New teams pitch research concepts to recruit collaborators and build new projects.
Interactive Networking: Dedicated time for informal discussions, sharing ideas, and exploring collaboration opportunities across disciplines.

While the event is designed for in-person participation, attendees outside of the Durham area may register and attend by Zoom.

The event agenda will be available closer to the date.