The Women’s Health Multidisciplinary Consortium (WHMC), in partnership with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is pleased to announce the inaugural Women’s Health Research Symposium. This first-of-its-kind event will take place on September 17, 2026, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and trainees from across campus to advance collaboration in women’s health.
Centered around this year’s theme, “Collaborate, Innovate, & Unite: The Future of Women’s Health Research at UNC”, the symposium aims to showcase the depth and diversity of women’s health research while fostering new interdisciplinary connections. The event is supported by partners across campus, including the UNC Center for Women’s Health Research, the UNC Center for Women’s Mood Disorders, and the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Abstract submissions are now open, and organizers invite contributions from graduate-level trainees, postdoctoral fellows, medical fellows, faculty, and research staff. Submissions may reflect ongoing or completed work and can span a wide range of areas, including basic science, clinical research, translational science, population health, and community-engaged research.
This symposium will provide a platform for presenters to share their work through poster and oral presentations, with additional details to be announced on the event information page.
Key Dates:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
- Symposium Date: September 17, 2026
- Registration Deadline to Attend: August 1, 2026
Researchers and trainees interested in contributing to this exciting new initiative are encouraged to submit an abstract and be part of shaping the future of women’s health research at UNC.
To submit an abstract, visit the abstract submission portal. For additional information, submission guidelines, and registration details, please refer to the symposium webpage or contact the event organizers. To register for the event, please visit the registration page.
