Climate and Health “Big Idea” Symposium

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Climate and Health “Big Idea” Symposium

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

Join us for the inaugural Climate & Health Big Idea Symposium, where selected proposal teams will pitch their innovative research ideas to a multidisciplinary audience of faculty, researchers, and trainees. This event will showcase emerging collaborations and catalyze new partnerships across Duke and beyond.

Symposium Highlights:

  • Guest Speaker
  • Live pitch presentations from selected proposal teams
  • Networking opportunities with climate and health experts
  • Panel discussions on research themes and community impact

The Symposium is open to the Duke community and invited guests. It serves as a platform to accelerate bold ideas into actionable research that protects health in a changing climate.

Registration will open in December.

OPEN NOW: Submit your proposal for a Climate and Health “Big Idea”  - submission deadline November 24, 2025

Interested in attending?  Contact som_climatehealth@duke.edu