2025 CFAR Research & Engagement Summit
8 Searle Center Dr, Durham, NC 27710
Thursday, September 18, 2025
8:45am – 4:00pm
The 21th Annual Duke CFAR Research and Engagement Summit will be held on Thursday, September 18th, 2025 from 8:45 am - 4pm in the Great Hall of the Trent Semans Center.
Register now to confirm your attendance and lunch selection.
Anyone is welcome to join; register by 10am on Wednesday, September 17th to secure your lunch.
Agenda
View the agenda for the day.
Presentation Resources
As part of this year’s Duke CFAR Research & Engagement Summit, we will showcase one-page visual research summaries in the program. One-pagers are designed for a general audience and should not copy text directly from a manuscript or poster. Instead, they should use plain language, visuals, and clear takeaways to communicate the heart of your research.
To support our researchers, we’ve attached a guide and worksheet to help you develop your one-pager, along with additional resources for communication.
Please direct questions to Lizzy Knippler or schedule a one-on-one consultation for support.
Flash Talks and Research Summaries
Call For Abstracts - PDF
To ensure uniformity, all abstracts will be submitted in a Qualtrics form. Each submitted abstract should be written for a multi-disciplinary audience, including community members, and will be presented in the following format: Background, Methods, Results, Impact, and Conclusion. See a copy of the form HERE. Abstracts must be submitted by August 18, 2025. Abstracts selected for presentations at the Summit will be notified by August 25, 2025.
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Submit your one-page research summaries for inclusion in the Summit program by Monday, September 15th at 11:59pm.
Flash talk presenters: Submit your bio and information by Wednesday, September 10th.
Parking Information
Event location: Trent Semans Great Hall - 8 Searle Center Drive
Duke badge required for entry. We will have people at the door to welcome you if you do not have a Duke badge.
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.
Parking Garage Address: 302 Trent Drive (Duke University Circle Parking Garage / PG1)
View detailed instructions (including photos) for parking and locating the building.