Reaching New Heights: Elevating Caregiving Research, Policy, and Practice
The Family Caregiving Collaborative at the University of Utah College of Nursing is proud to host the 4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research, Reaching New Heights: Elevating Caregiving Research, Policy, and Practice in Salt Lake City, UT. Please come and join experts in caregiving research, policy, and practice.
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For questions, please contact fcc@nurs.utah.edu
Important Dates
March 1 – March 31, 2026 - Call for Early Abstract Submissions
May 1 – August 1, 2026- Early Bird Registration
May 1 - Hotel Reservation Hub Opens
Early May - Abstract Acceptance/Non-Acceptance Notifications Sent
June 1 – June 15, 2026 – Call for Late Breaker Abstract
Early July - Late Breaking Abstract Acceptance/Non-Acceptance Notifications Sent
August 2, 2026- Full Price Registration
Why Submit?
- Gain national visibility for your work
- Present your research to the researchers across the United States
- Expand your professional connections and collaborative efforts
- Investigate innovative approaches to address common obstacles
More information about the abstract submission coming soon.
Abstract Dates
March 1 – March 31, 2026 - Call for Early Abstract Submissions
Early May - Abstract Acceptance/Non-Acceptance Notifications Sent
June 1 – June 15, 2026 – Call for Late Breaker Abstract
Early July - Late Breaking Abstract Acceptance/Non-Acceptance Notifications Sent
Registration and Hotel Reservation Hub will open May 1, 2026.
We've arranged for a room block at the Salt Lake City Marriott City Center. Please book your stay using our dedicated link for a special rate, available soon.
We look forward to welcoming you to Utah for the 4th Biennial Caregiving Conference! The conference will be held at the Salt Lake City Marriott City Center, located downtown Salt Lake City with walking distance to shopping & nightlife and close to Temple Square, Delta Center, Gallivan Plaza, Salt Palace Convention Ctr, and the State Capitol.
Coming Soon
The 2026 biennial conference will be held September 23-25 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Marriott City Center with the Secondary Data Analysis Training Workshop occurring on September 22 (see Facilities). The venue includes ADA accessibility features for their meeting spaces, parking areas, and guest rooms. Care.com, Sittercity, and Bear-O Care are the University of Utah’s recommended resources for locating local vetted caregivers for children, elders, pets, and individuals with special needs. Please see the facilities document for details for ADA and family care accommodations. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful conference and training workshop.
Take the Scenic Route - September is a beautiful time with its fall foliage at peak colors making it perfect for scenic drives and hikes! Popular areas to see fall foliage include the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, Big Cottonwood Canyon, and Nebo Loop Road.
Visit the Mighty 5 - Utah is well-known for being home to five well-known national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef.
Don't forget to add these free and/or inexpensive experience to your travel agenda!
- Hill Aerospace Museum
- Utah State Capitol
- Bridal Veil
- Park City Main Street Historic District
- Temple Square
- Bonneville Salt Flats
- City Creek
- Gardner Village
- The Gateway
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Lee Ellington, PhD
(Chair)
University of Utah
Erin Kent, PhD
(Co-Chair)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Heidi Donovan, PhD, RN
(Past Chair)
University of Pittsburgh
Christine Moua, M.Ed
University of Utah
Julie Klinger, MA
University of Pittsburgh
Kelly Tan, PhD, RN
University of Pittsburgh
Lynn Reinke, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FPCN, ATSF
University of Utah
Megan Thomas Hebdon, PhD, DNP, RN, NP-C
University of Utah
Ranak Trivedi, PhD, FGSA, FBSM
Stanford University
Hillary Lum, MD, PhD
University of Colorado
Beth Fields, PhD, OTR/L, BCG
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Julie Bidwell, PhD, RN
UC-Davis
Katherine Ornstein, PhD
Johns Hopkins University