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Registration is now available for the 3rd Annual Symposium for Health Access Research in Southeastern North Carolina, hosted by UNC and Novant Health. The symposium will bring together researchers, practitioners, and community leaders and members to share innovative research and strategies aimed at addressing health disparities in the Southeastern Carolina Region.

Featured panel

Mary McKinley, Associate Director of Research Innovation and Development at the Center for Thriving Communities, is one of the panelists for, “Community at the Core Panel: Research, Relationships, and Patient Experience.” Please join to learn more from Dr. McKinley and other panelists.

Event information

  • Location: UNCW, Burney Center, 601 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Time: 9am – 4:15pm
  • Register for 2026 Health Access Research Symposium
    • Registration fee is $25; fee will be donated to a local food pantry
    • Registration closes at 12pm ET, March 9.
  • Who should attend? Community leaders, members and organizations, physicians, nurses, researchers, faculty, staff and students from academic institutions and health systems
  • Various credit options available