2026 Injury Prevention Research Symposium
Presented by the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Monday, March 23 | 9AM – 2PM
Join us for a day of discovery at the Injury Prevention Research Symposium. This event brings together researchers, staff, students, and post-doctoral fellows dedicated to advancing injury prevention science. Experience poster presentations, connect with colleagues across disciplines, and learn from research presentations. The day will be filled with meaningful discussions and collaboration with a community committed to working together to prevent injuries.
About the Event
This FREE event welcomes University of Michigan faculty, staff, students (undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral), and community organizations.
This year’s research symposium offers engaging presentations, networking opportunities, and Continuing Education (CE) credits for eligible participants. Explore new and developing research during our poster session, enjoy lunch and refreshments, and connect with researchers and scholars shaping the future of injury prevention research. For questions, contact [email protected].
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Registration, Breakfast, and Poster Session
10:00 am – 10:10 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Douglas Wiebe
Co-Director, U-M Injury Prevention Center
10:10 am – 10:15 am
Introduction of Research Projects
Dr. Patrick Carter,
Co-Director, U-M Injury Prevention Center
10:15 am – 10:25 am
Breaking the Habit: Exploring Mindfulness Training to Counteract Distracted Driving in Young Drivers
Dr. Colleen Peterson
10:25 am – 10:35 am
Understanding Concussion Management Practices Across Athletics Settings to Inform Implementation Strategies for Remote Symptom Monitoring
Dr. Abigail Bretzin
10:35 am – 10:50 am
Question and Answer
10:50 am – 11:20 am
Break
11:20 am – 11:25 am
Introduction of Research Projects
Dr. Maureen Walton,
Associate Director, U-M Injury Prevention Center
11:25 am – 11:35 am
Spatial Analysis of Suspected Fatal Overdose Locations in Michigan
Dr. Jason Goldstick
11:35 am – 11:45 am
Democratizing Scientific Discoveries for Upstream Prevention
Dr. Lisa Wexler
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Question and Answer
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch and networking
1:00 pm – 1:05 pm
Introduction of Research Projects
Dr. Maureen Walton,
Associate Director, U-M Injury Prevention Center
1:05 pm – 1:15 pm
Developing a School-Based Program to Identify Student and Caregiver Needs
Dr. Rebeccah Sokol
1:15 pm – 1:25 pm
Linking Injury and Function Across the Life Course in Women: An Investigation Within the Study of Women Across the Nation
Dr. Avinash Chandran and Dr. Jillian Baker
1:25 pm – 1:40 pm
Question and Answer
1:40 pm – 2:00 pm
Closing Remarks, Passport Awards, and Poster Awards
Nichole Burnside,
Managing Director, U-M Injury Prevention Center
Continuing Education Credits
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MyMichigan Health and Injury Prevention Center. MyMichigan Health is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MyMichigan Health designates this activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credit Designation:
MyMichigan Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
MyMichigan Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 Hour(s) Attendance w/ No Credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Speakers:
Abigail Bretzin, Patrick Carter, MD, Avinash Chandran, Jason Goldstick, Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez, Colleen Peterson, Rebeccah Sokol, Maureen Walton, and Lisa Wexler, PhD, MSW have no financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients to disclose.
Planners and other Administrative Support:
Lisa Orrison, AS, Taylor Hautala, Nichole Burnside, MBA, and Jill Solomon have no financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients to disclose.