2026 Annual Research Meeting

The premier gathering for those using research to drive smarter policy, stronger systems, and better health outcomes.

Date: May 30 to Jun 2, 2026

Location: Seattle Convention Center | Seattle, Washington

Each year, the Annual Research Meeting (ARM) brings together thousands of people working to improve health and health care — from researchers and policymakers to health system leaders, data scientists, and community partners. For more than 40 years, the ARM has been the trusted forum for sharing evidence, methods, and insights that guide better decisions and stronger systems.

The 2026 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), to be held May 30–June 2 in Seattle, will explore the overarching theme “Rigor and Relevance Driving Action.” Sign up below to be notified via email about conference updates as they become available.

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Submit a Presentation

The 2026 Call for Presentations invites work that pairs rigor with relevance to inform real-world decisions. Whether you generate data, translate findings into practice, shape policy, deliver care, or experience the health system firsthand, the 2026 ARM is the forum to share work that drives action in health and health care. Submission types include podium presentations, panels, posters, and student posters and are encouraged from across sectors — researchers, clinicians, policymakers, community partners, innovators, and those who rarely see their work represented at national research meetings.

New for 2026, we want to highlight cross-disciplinary collaboration, responsible AI and data science, and patient and community leadership. We welcome traditional and emerging approaches, from policy studies to implementation projects, that demonstrate how evidence can create meaningful change across the health system.

Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET

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Planning Committee

Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Mandy Cohen was the 20th Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is currently a national advisor at Manatt Health. Read Bio
Peter J. Embí, M.D., M.S., FACP, FACMI, FAMIA, FIAHSI

Dr. Peter Embí is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, and leader in the field of clinical and translational research informatics, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations describing his innovations in the field. Read Bio
Eric Barrette, M.A., Ph.D.

Eric Barrette, M.A., Ph.D. is Vice President, Health Economics and Outcomes Research / Market Access Analytics at Medtronic. Read Bio
Kristin L. Carman, Ph.D.

Kristin L. Carman, Ph.D., is the Director of Public and Patient Engagement at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Read Bio
Liza Catucci, M.P.H.

Liza M. Catucci, M.P.H., was named Acting Director, Health Systems Research (HSR) effective September 1, 2025. Read Bio
Dominick Esposito, Ph.D.

Dominick Esposito, Ph.D., is a Vice President at Westat. Read Bio
Stacy Farr, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Stacy L. Farr, Ph.D., M.P.H., is Co-Director of the Healthcare Institute for Innovations in Quality and Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine; and Director of Outcomes Research at Saint Luke’s Hospital, part of BJC Health System. Read Bio
Charles Friedman, Ph.D.

Charles Friedman is Professor of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he directs the Knowledge Systems Laboratory. Read Bio
Bianca Frogner, Ph.D.

Bianca K. Frogner, Ph.D., is Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) in the School of Medicine at University of Washington (UW). Read Bio
Teresa Gibson, Ph.D.

Teresa B. Gibson, Ph.D., is an applied health researcher with over 20 years of experience in healthcare analytics, program evaluation, and digital health innovation. Read Bio
Sarah Greene, M.P.H.

Sarah Greene, M.P.H., is a Senior Advisor, Research Advocate, and Consultant with recent engagements supporting the National Academy of Medicine, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), the National Cancer Institute, and Kaiser Permanente. Read Bio
Xiaochu Hu, Ph.D.

Xiaochu Hu, Ph.D., is a Research Manager of Workforce Studies at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Read Bio
Katelyn Jetelina, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is an epidemiologist and one of the nation’s leading scientific communicators. Read Bio
Emma Keer

Emma Keer is a medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Class of 2027. Read Bio
Ateev Mehrotra, M.D., M.P.H.

Ateev Mehrotra, M.D., M.P.H. is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice at the Brown University School of Public Health. Read Bio
Monica O'Reilly-Jacob, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC

Dr. Monica O'Reilly-Jacob, Ph.D., FNP-BC, is a nursing health services researcher with a focus in primary care. Read Bio
Wizdom Powell, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S.

Dr. Wizdom Powell is a visionary leader at the nexus of mental and behavioral health, education, advocacy, and multi-sectoral community programming. Read Bio
Enola Proctor, Ph.D.

Dr. Proctor is Shanti K. Khinduka Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Brown School and Institute for Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis. Read Bio
Amir Dan Rubin, M.B.A., M.H.S.A.

Amir Dan Rubin has focused his career on helping transform healthcare. Read Bio
William Stigall, M.D., M.A.

Dr. William Stigall is Vice President and Chief Research Officer at Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth, Texas. Read Bio
Angela D. Thomas, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., M.B.A.

Angela D. Thomas, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., M.B.A., brings over 20 years of experience in the scientific and administrative leadership of translational and clinical research. Read Bio
Reginald D. Williams II

Reginald D. Williams II (Reggie) is the senior vice president for the Promoting International Learning and Exchange program and the special advisor for Values. Read Bio
Joyce Woo, M.D., M.S.

Dr. Woo is a pediatric cardiologist with a background in health economics and biostatistics. Read Bio
Ming-Ting Yang, PT, M.Sc.

Ming-Ting Yang is a Ph.D. Candidate in Health Services Research and Policy at the University of Rochester. Read Bio

Meet the 2026 Co-Chairs

Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Mandy Cohen was the 20th Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is currently a national advisor at Manatt Health. Read Bio
Peter J. Embí, M.D., M.S., FACP, FACMI, FAMIA, FIAHSI

Dr. Peter Embí is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, and leader in the field of clinical and translational research informatics, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations describing his innovations in the field. Read Bio

Praise for AcademyHealth's ARM

"ARM is my favorite research meeting every year. Not only do I leave with a "full brain" from all that I learned, I replenish my well with seeing old friends and meeting new ones."

-Past attendee

"[ARM] pushed me to think beyond my bubble, get a little uncomfortable, and think beyond the obvious."

-Past attendee

"I consider ARM my top conference of the year. I am overjoyed to be in community with a group of passionate scholars who are leading the field in health equity and hopefully systems change."

-Past attendee

"Health services research is not prominent in all universities, so having this annual meeting gives me the energy and community to share with likeminded people."

-Past attendee