Date: September 17, 2026

Time: 8:30-4pm MST (AZ time)

Location: Virtual, Zoom

Registration:Register here! (FREE)

2026 Maternal and Child Health Translational Research Team Conference, Healthy Starts, Thriving Futures: Innovations in Family Nutrition and Wellness!  

This year's virtual conference will take place on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. MST (Arizona time) and will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, educators, students, and community partners to explore innovative, evidence-based approaches to maternal and child nutrition and wellness as well as family-centered care. The conference will feature keynote presentations, breakout sessions, abstract presentations, and opportunities to connect with professionals across maternal and child health disciplines.

Conference Accreditation

We have been approved for the following:

1. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ – CME – 7 credits – entire conference.  

2. Nursing Continuing Professional Development – NCPD -  7 credits – entire conference.

3. Psychology – APA – 7 credits – entire conference.

4. Social Work – ACE – 7 credits – entire conference.

5. Interprofessional Continuing Education – IPCE – 7 credits – entire conference.

Please be aware that continuing education credits for dietetics (CDR) and speech and hearing professionals (ASHA) have been applied for and are still pending approval.

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