{"id":2854,"date":"2022-05-25T14:34:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T18:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/?page_id=2854"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:05:52","slug":"outreach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Outreach & Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Be among the first to learn when the 2026 Annual Conference registration is available (and other important updates) by signing up for SMI updates by email<\/strong><\/a>.
\n<\/strong>You can also learn the latest by following us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, <\/strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, Facebook<\/a><\/strong>, and X<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mark you calendars to join us in 2026!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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UNC Sports Medicine Institute 5th Annual Conference<\/strong><\/h4>\n

September 25, 2026<\/h4>\n

More details coming soon!<\/h4>\n

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UNC Running Symposium<\/strong>: April 9-10, 2026<\/h4>\n

More details and registration<\/a><\/h4>\n

Our 2026 Speaker list will include:
\nEvan Adler, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS \u2013 UNC Therapy Services
\nKim Chapman, MPH \u2013 Founder\/Owner, Bull City Running Company
\nCatherine Duncan, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS \u2013 UNC Therapy Services
\nMbong Henry, PT, DPT \u2013 Radiance Physical Therapy
\nDr. Landon Irvin, MD \u2013 Asst Prof of Family Medicine \u2013 UNC Sports Medicine
\nRachel Jones, MS, RD, LDN \u2013 Registered Dietitian \u2013 UNC Health Alliance
\nDr. Michelle Joshua, Ph. D, CMPC \u2013 Work It Out Sport & Performance Psychology
\nMary Lacke, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS \u2013 UNC Therapy Services
\nPhil Miller, PT, DPT, CSCS \u2013 UNC Therapy Services<\/p>\n

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ACL Research Retreat X<\/strong>: <\/b>April 9-11, 2026.<\/h4>\n

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

Location<\/b>
\nCarolina Club, Alumni Center
\nHill Alumni Center, 106 Stadium Drive
\nChapel Hill, NC 27514<\/p>\n

Ongoing Mission<\/b>
\nThe ACL Research Retreat aims to unite researchers, clinicians, and professionals to share and discuss the latest scientific advancements across the ACL injury continuum\u2014from 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.<\/p>\n

Call for Abstracts<\/b>
\nWe 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:<\/p>\n