Call for Abstracts: 2026 Appalachian Translational Research Network Health Summit

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 2, 2026) — The Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) is committed to addressing the significant health challenges and disparities specific to Appalachia by enhancing research collaborations that speed the translation of scientific discoveries into health improvements for this region.

The abstract submission period is now open for the 2026 ATRN Health Summit, which will be held Oct. 12-13 in Columbus, Ohio.  The deadline for abstracts is July 10. 

The ATRN is most interested in research, programs, and community efforts that focus on priority health topics that impact Appalachian communities. Abstracts may include basic laboratory research, clinical and translational research, community-engaged research, epidemiological and/or population studies, dissemination and implementation practices, outcomes research, health services research, evidence-based programs, program evaluations, or best practices in community organizations or clinical settings.
 

Who May Submit?
The call for abstracts is open to:

• Faculty, research personnel, trainees/scholars, and administrators.
• Community organizations, government agencies, private foundations, community members, student interns.
• University students (undergraduate, graduate, pre/postdoctoral) and organization interns. (All student submissions accepted for poster presentations will be assigned a faculty or community organization mentor who will review and provide feedback on the presentation.)

Complete details and submission instructions are available here. 

The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical & Translational Science is proud to be a founding member of the ATRN, which now includes nine academic institutions and multiple community partners. 

Media Contact: Mallory Profeta, mallory.profeta@uky.edu