This important session, “A Conversation with the Director of NIEHS: Dr. Linda S. Birnbaum” will be held on Monday, March 24, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm. The format of this session will provide an informal venue for meeting attendees to have a candid and open discussion with Dr. Birnbaum concerning the direction, funding opportunities, and scientific priorities for the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).The entire session will be devoted to a question and answer period featuring Dr. Birnbaum. She has served as the Director of the NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program since 2009.