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Mark you calendars to join us in 2026!

UNC Sports Medicine Institute 5th Annual Conference: September 18 or 25 (dependent on UNC Football home schedule)

UNC Running Symposium: April 9-10, 2026. More details coming soon.

ACL Research Retreat X: April 9-11, 2026.

This event will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge related to ACL injury prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term outcomes.
To learn more about the event, keynote speakers, and registration, please visit our website: https://tarheels.live/aclresearchretreatx2026/

Location
Carolina Club, Alumni Center
Hill Alumni Center, 106 Stadium Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Ongoing Mission
The ACL Research Retreat aims to unite researchers, clinicians, and professionals to share and discuss the latest scientific advancements across the ACL injury continuum—from initial injury risk and prevention through rehabilitation and long-term outcomes. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the Retreat seeks to strengthen the scientific foundation for clinical decision-making, enhance patient care, and identify emerging directions for impactful ACL research. Proceedings from the meeting will be published in the Journal of Athletic Training. Our expectation is that the Retreat will make a valuable contribution to the existing body of literature, continue to strengthen the foundation for evidenced-based interventions, and identify critical areas for novel scientific inquiry.

Call for Abstracts
We welcome submissions of original research related to ACL injury, including mechanisms, prevention, rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term outcomes. Priority will be given to abstracts within the following domains:

• Biomechanics & Neuromuscular Control
• Primary and Secondary Injury Prevention
• Rehabilitation & Recovery
• Long-Term Outcomes & Risk of Osteoarthritis

Submission Portal Opens: December 1, 2025
Submission Deadline: January 19, 2026
Notifications Sent: January 31, 2026
Proceedings from the Retreat will be published in the Journal of Athletic Training.