2026 CFAR Research & Engagement Summit
8:45am – 2:00pm
Great Hall of the Trent Semans Center
8 Searle Center Dr, Durham, NC 27710
Event Information
The 22nd Annual Duke CFAR Research and Engagement Summit will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 8:45 am - 2pm in the Great Hall of the Trent Semans Center.
Stay tuned for registration information.
Photos by John Hansen/RTP.Studio
Agenda
Stay tuned for the 2026 Summit agenda.
Call for Abstracts
- Download the Call for Abstracts
- Download a copy of the Abstract Submission Form
- Submit your abstract here
We invite Duke research staff, pre- and post-doctoral trainees, staff scientists, and junior faculty to submit abstracts highlighting their research related to HIV/AIDS or other human pathogens where the methods, concepts, or findings provide novel insights relevant to HIV research.
Selected submissions will be featured as flash talks or posters at the Summit, and all abstracts will be included in the Summit Program Book.
Abstracts are due Monday, August 17, 2026 before midnight Eastern time.
Presentation Resources
Please stay tuned for more guidance to support presenters.
Parking Information
- Event space address for drop-off: 8 Searle Center Drive (off of Research Drive)
- If you currently have a Duke parking pass, please park in your regular lot.
- Closest parking garage: 302 Trent Drive (Duke University Circle Parking Garage / PG1)
View detailed instructions (including photos) for parking and locating the building. Duke badge required for entry into the Trent Semans Building. We will have people at the door to welcome you if you do not have a Duke badge.