ANAC2026 Abstracts

The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) invites abstract submissions for the 2026 ANAC Conference. The conference theme, Bridges Over Borders: Advancing HIV Care through Community Connectedness and Health Equity, emphasizes the critical role of building bridges across communities, disciplines, systems and structural boundaries to strengthen the HIV care continuum. Grounded in equity-centered practice, this theme highlights the importance of community-informed approaches, cross-sector collaboration and culturally responsive care to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for people affected by HIV.

Submissions should reflect innovative strategies that bridge gaps in prevention, treatment and support services; strengthen trust and engagement; and address structural barriers and social determinants of health. ANAC welcomes abstracts that showcase evidence-based practice, research, implementation strategies and replicable solutions that advance health equity, foster community partnership and enhance access, linkage, retention and quality care across diverse and underserved populations.

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ANAC seeks abstracts for oral concurrent sessions, posters and student posters. Authors are invited to submit abstracts that relate to the following conference objectives:

• Clinical: Using a syndemic approach, describe interdisciplinary actions to provide effective, culturally responsive, and person-centered HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
• Policy: Identify advocacy strategies to respond to public policy issues impacting the health and welfare of persons living with/affected by HIV.
• Leadership: Examine nurse-led programs and initiatives that cultivate the professional growth of interdisciplinary teams and lead to improvements in equitable healthcare delivery.
• Research: Describe the development, translation, or implementation of research initiatives that impact nursing practice, care delivery, and/or health outcomes of persons living with/affected by HIV or associated comorbidities.

 
Abstracts will be accepted until April 13, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET/April 14, 2026 3:59 GMT. The deadline will NOT be extended. View the submission instructions.
 
We encourage you to submit an abstract. The heart and soul of ANAC's conference are the presentations by our members and colleagues. We know that our members are doing great work every day, and have knowledge, skills and experiences to share. ANAC's conference is a remarkable venue to showcase your important work. Please share this with your colleagues and students and encourage them to submit their work as well. You do not need to be an ANAC member to submit an abstract.