2027 Injury Prevention Research Summit
From ACEs Data to Action: Advancing Youth Injury Prevention
Presented by the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Wednesday, February 24th, 2027 | 9AM – 3PM
About the Event
This year’s Summit is titled From ACEs Data to Action: Advancing Youth Injury Prevention. The registration website is now live with event details. This FREE event welcomes University of Michigan faculty, staff, students (undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral), and community organizations. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.
- Core Research Focus: The summit explores the mechanistic pathways linking early adversity (ACEs) and structural poverty to intentional and unintentional injury risks during the transition to independence.
- Research Talks & Presentations: Leading experts will deliver keynotes and panel discussions featuring scholars presenting developing theories, data-driven interventions, and translational research.
- Poster Sessions & Networking: Interactive sessions are designed to display innovative work from early-career scholars and foster cross-disciplinary collaborations.
- Professional Development: Eligible attendees can earn continuing education (CE) credits while engaging in shared meals and dedicated networking spaces.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Registration, Breakfast, and Poster Session
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Keynote and Presentations
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Poster Awards
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Presentations
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Moderated Panel with Action Planning
Closing and Thank You
Poster Presentations
The poster session is a highlight of our symposium, showcasing innovative research from across the University of Michigan community.
What to Expect: During the opening hour of the symposium, attendees will have the opportunity to view poster presentations and engage directly with researchers about their work.
Poster topics and more details will be shared soon.
Submit Your Research Poster
Submission Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026
The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Research Center invites faculty, staff, students (undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral), and community organizations to submit abstracts for poster presentations at the 2026 Injury Prevention Research Symposium.
Abstract must have a maximum of 300 words and must focus on injury prevention. Each poster presentation will be evaluated for consideration for the symposium’s award ceremony, honoring outstanding contributions to injury prevention research.
Deadline: Complete the online submission form by Friday, January 30, 2026, to participate.