Academic/Practice-Based Research.

• Share your work with peers and leaders in North Carolina’s public health community.
• Gain recognition and valuable feedback for your research.
• Contribute to the advancement of public health knowledge and practices for North Carolina.
• Enter a chance to win an Oral Presentation or Poster Presentation Award of $100. Eligibility requirements include the presenting author to be a student at the time of study, or public health practitioner. Must be registered for the conference on the day of their presentation.

• Abstracts must be submitted by May 15, 2026, at 5pm EST through our online portal at https://ncpha.memberclicks.net/abstract2026
• Notification of accepted abstracts on June 8th, 2026.
• Abstracts are limited to 350 words.
• Presentations will take place on October 1, 2026, at the NCPHA FEC in Concord, NC. Presenters must be registered for the FEC conference on the day of October 1, 2026.
• Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by a panel of public health researchers, practitioners, and advanced public health students.
• Authors must include any combination of a Public Health Practitioner or Multidisciplinary Student and Academic Affiliated Scientist.
• Advice to Planning Committee of Intention to Present by August 7th, 2026.

Abstract Guidelines

Abstracts should be 250–300 words and include Background/Purpose, Methods/Approach, Results/Findings, and Implications for Practice, Policy, or Research. This year, all abstract submissions and presentations must demonstrate representation from both academia (faculty or student) and public health practice (practitioner or intern). Representation will be reflected through co-authorship and shared presentation.

How Abstracts Will Be Reviewed

Submissions will be evaluated based on Cross-sector collaboration, Alignment with priority themes, Relevance to public health, Strength of methods or approach, Innovation of the study or collaboration, and Quality of writing.

The APBR Section offers a platform to showcase innovative work, strengthen academic–practice partnerships, and elevate solutions that can be applied across communities.

Abstracts that fall under any of the categories below are especially encouraged:

• • Priority Themes

    • Emerging Issues in Practice-Based Research
    • Data to Action
    • Strengthening Workforce through Collaboration
    • Engaging Communities in Research and Practice
    • Practice-Based Evidence
    • Building and Sustaining Academic–Practice Partnerships

    Submission Types

    • Oral Presentations (up to 20 will be selected)
    • Poster Presentations (up to 10 will be selected)

    Due to growing interest and an increase in submissions, the APBR Section has become increasingly competitive. We encourage thoughtful, well-developed abstracts that clearly demonstrate impact, collaboration, and relevance to public health practice.