Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health: Report Release Webinar

June 13, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

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The National Academies released a new report exploring the linkages between soil health and human health. On Thursday, June 13 at 2 pm ET a webinar sharing key takeaways and recommendations from the report was held. Members of the study committee participated, and audience members submitted questions during the webinar.

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Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Samantha Sisanachandeng

(202) 334-3389
SSisanachandeng@nas.edu

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It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #15

October 23 - 24, 2023

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Agenda

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The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet in an open session on October 23, 2023, 2:00-4:00 PM Eastern. Invited presenters will discuss their extension research and experiences helping farmers implement soil health practices. This meeting will be held in a virtual format. The committee will meet in closed session on October 24, 2023.

Speakers:

Eugene Kelly, Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station and Colorado State University
Margaret Lloyd, University of California Cooperative Extension
Donna McCallister, Texas Tech University

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana H. Wall
Katrina Abuabara
Joseph Awika
Nicholas T. Basta
Sarah Collier
Michael A. Grusak
Kalmia E. Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey Slaughter
Kelly Wrighton

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Discussed the draft report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 26, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #12

September 18, 2023

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

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Agenda

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The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet on the afternoon of September 18, 2023. Invited presentations will focus on plant breeding for the future. This will be held in a virtual setting and will be livestreamed on this webpage on September 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm ET. The recording will also be available to view on this webpage.

Speakers:

Virginia Moore, Cornell University
- Breeding for complex systems
Jean-Michel Ané, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Breeding for plant-microbe symbioses
Lee DeHaan, The Land Institute
- Breeding perennial crops

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #9

July 26 - 27, 2023

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Agenda

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The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health met on the afternoon of July 26, 2023. Invited presentations were focused on the discovery of soil microbial compounds and on plant bioactives. This meeting was held in a hybrid format, with the in-person portion of the meeting taking place in Washington, D.C.

July 26, 1:30 to 5:00 pm Eastern

Speakers:

Mario Ferruzzi, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Jo Handelsman, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Katherine Karberg, Bayer Crop Science
Bhimu Patil, Texas A&M University

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana H. Wall
Samiran Banerjee
Nicholas T. Basta
Sarah M. Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Michael A. Grusak
Kalmia E. Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca J. Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey C. Slaughter
Kelly Wrighton

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss the report draft.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 31, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #8

July 17 - 18, 2023

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Agenda

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This meeting will focus on the human gut microbiome. Dr. Bruce Hamaker, Purdue University, will give a presentation at 2:00pm ET on Monday, July 17. Drs. Justin and Erica Sonnenburg, Stanford University, will present on Tuesday, July 18, at 1:30pm ET. The presentations will be livestreamed here on this webpage, and the recordings will also be available to view here.

July 17, 2023 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Invited Speaker: Dr. Bruce Hamaker, Purdue University

Dietary fiber and food processing links to the gut microbiome and human health

July 18, 2023 1:30-2:30 PM ET
Invited Speakers: Drs. Justin and Erica Sonnenburg, Stanford University

The impact of industrialization and diet on the gut microbiome

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #7

July 10, 2023

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

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Agenda

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This meeting will provide an overview of the role of the microbiome on human health and the factors that influence the human microbiome. The invited presentation by Dr. Martin Blaser, Rutgers University, will be livestreamed here on this webpage on July 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm ET. The recording will also be available to view here on this webpage.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health #4

June 13, 2023

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

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Agenda

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This meeting focused on investigating the connections among farming practices, soil microbiology, and crop nutrient levels. The invited speakers were:

Harsh Bais, Professor of Plant Biology, University of Delaware
Jude Maul, Research Ecologist, Sustainable Agricultural Systems Lab, USDA Agricultural Research Service

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #2

April 20 - 21, 2023

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Agenda

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This meeting had closed and open sessions. The open session on April 20 from 1pm to 3:30pm Eastern focused on the following items in the committee's statement of task:

Relationships between the human microbiome and soil microbiome including the plant microbiome as part of a continuum.
Linkages between soil management practices and the nutrient density of foods for human consumption and other effects on food.

The closed sessions included discussion of the statement of task and planning for future meetings.

If you would like to attend the open session in person, please email Katherine Kane at kkane@nas.edu by April 18.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana H. Wall
Katrina Abuabara
Joseph M. Awika
Samiran Banerjee
Nicholas T. Basta
Sarah M. Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Michael A. Grusak
Kalmia E. Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca J. Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey Slaughter
Kelly C. Wrighton

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss the statement of task and to plan for future meetings.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 26, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #21

April 30, 2024

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet in closed session on April 30, 2024. This meeting will be virtual and closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Sam Banerjee
Maria Carlota Dao
Mike Grusak
Kali Kniel
Rebecca Nelson
Kate Scow
Lindsey Slaughter
Ann Skulas-Ray

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report draft

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

none

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 07, 2024

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #20

April 22, 2024

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet in closed session on April 22, 2024. This meeting will be virtual and closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Katrina Abuabara
Samiran Banerjee
Nicholas T. Basta
Sarah M. Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Michael A. Grusak
Kalmia E. Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca J. Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey C. Slaughter

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed revisions to the draft report.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

none

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 29, 2024

Contact

Kara Laney

(202) 334-1954
KLaney@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #19

April 8, 2024

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet in closed session on April 8, 2024. This meeting will be virtual and closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Samiran Banerjee
Sarah Collier
Mike Grusak
Kali Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey Slaughter

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss revisions to the draft report.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

none

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 07, 2024

Contact

Kara Laney

(202) 334-1954
KLaney@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #18

January 23, 2024

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet in closed session on January 23, 2024. This meeting will be virtual and closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana H. Wall
Katrina Abuabara
Joseph Awika
Samiran Banerjee
Nicholas T. Basta
Sarah M. Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Michael A. Grusak
Kalmia E. Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca J. Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey C. Slaughter

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss the draft report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 29, 2024

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #17

December 18, 2023

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet in closed session on December 18. This meeting will be virtual and closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana H. Wall
Katrina Abuabara
Joseph Awika
Nicholas T. Basta
Sarah M. Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Kalmia E. Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca J. Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey C. Slaughter
Kelly Wrighton

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss the draft report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 19, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #16

November 15 - 16, 2023

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet in closed session on November 15-16. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with the in-person portion of the meeting taking place in Irvine, CA.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana H. Wall
Katrina Abuabara
Joseph Awika
Samiran Banerjee
Nicholas T. Basta
Sarah M. Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Michael A. Grusak
Kalmia E. Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca J. Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey C. Slaughter
Kelly Wrighton

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss the draft report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 22, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #14

October 2, 2023

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet on the afternoon of October 2, 2023. This will be a closed session to discuss the draft report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana Wall
Katrina Abuabara
Nicholas T. Basta
Sarah Collier
Carlota Dao
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey Slaughter

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss the draft report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 04, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #13

September 20, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet on the afternoon of September 20, 2023. This will be a closed session to discuss the draft report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Katrina Abuabara
Samiran Banerjee
Sarah M. Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Michael A. Grusak
Rebecca J. Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey C. Slaughter

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss the draft report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 21, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #11

September 11, 2023

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet on the afternoon of September 11, 2023. This will be a closed session to discuss the draft report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana Wall
Katrina Abuabara
Joseph Awika
Sarah Collier
Carlota Dao
Michael Grusak
Kali Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey Slaughter

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

This closed session was used to discuss the draft report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 22, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #10

August 21, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health will meet on the afternoon of August 21, 2023. This will be a closed session used to discuss the draft report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana Wall
Katrina Abuabara
Joseph Awika
Samiran Banerjee
Nick Basta
Sarah Collier
Carlota Dao
Michael Grusak
Kali Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey Slaughter
Kelly Wrighton

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Drafts of Chapters 4 and 6

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Report chapter drafts

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 25, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #6

June 29, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Past

Agenda

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This meeting focused on the following item in the committee's statement of task:

Information on the interactions of the soil microbiome with soil contaminants that pose risks to human health.

The invited speakers were:

Matthias Rillig, Director, Berlin-Brandenburg Institute of Advanced Biodiversity Research, and Professor of Plant Ecology, Freie Universität Berlin
Erlend Sørmo, Senior Advisor, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
Marcel van der Heijden, Professor, Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of Zürich

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #5

June 22 - 23, 2023

Past

Agenda

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The National Academies’ Committee on Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health met on June 22, 2023, 1:00-4:30 PM ET. Invited presentations focused on possible pathways by which soil health influences human health and connections of soil, plant, and human microbiomes. This meeting was held in a hybrid format, with the in-person portion of the meeting taking place in Washington, D.C.

Speakers:

Tim Griffin, Tufts University
Kelly Wrighton, Colorado State University
Nhu Nguyen, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Amanda Ashworth, USDA Agricultural Research Service

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana H. Wall
Katrina Abuabara
Joseph M. Awika
Samiran Banerjee
Nicholas T. Basta
Sarah M. Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Michael A. Grusak
Kalmia E. Kniel
Rebecca J. Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey C. Slaughter
Kelly Wrighton

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss the draft report outline.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 26, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #3

May 16 - 17, 2023

Past

Agenda

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About

This meeting had closed and open sessions. The open session on May 16 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Eastern focused on the following item in the committee's statement of task:

Information on the interactions of the soil microbiome with soil contaminants that pose risks to human health.

Invited presentations to the committee were live streamed on this webpage. The recording is available to view below. Speakers and topics were as follows:

Jamie DeWitt, East Carolina University: Human health effects of PFAS exposure
Linda Lee, Purdue University: Fate of biosolids borne-PFAS after land application
Jonathan O. (Josh) Sharp, Colorado School of Mines: Insights from trace organic attenuation toward forever chemicals

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana H. Wall
Samiran Banerjee
Sarah M. Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Michael A. Grusak
Kalmia E. Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey C. Slaughter

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The closed session was used to discuss the draft report outline and to plan for future meetings.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 18, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

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Meeting

Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and Human Health Meeting #1

April 12 - 13, 2023

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About

This meeting had closed and open sessions. The open session included a discussion of the statement of task with the sponsor. The closed session was used to discuss committee composition and potential conflicts of interest.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Diana H. Wall
Joseph Awika
Samiran Banerjee
Nicholas Basta
Sarah Collier
Maria Carlota Dao
Michael Grusak
Kalmia Kniel
Ylva Lekberg
Rebecca Nelson
Kate Scow
Ann Skulas-Ray
Lindsey Slaughter
Kelly Wrighton

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Conflicts of interest, disclosures, and committee composition

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 17, 2023

Contact

Katherine Kane

(202) 334-3287
KKane@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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