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2026
Women’s Reproductive Health Research (WRHR) Retreat
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The 2026 Women's Reproductive Health Research (WRHR) Retreat
November 11th–13th, 2026
About the Conference
The CU Anschutz Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is honored to host the 2026 Women’s Reproductive Health Research (WRHR) Program Retreat in Aurora, Colorado. We are delighted to welcome WRHR scholars and mentors from across the nation for this premier annual gathering.
The WRHR Retreat provides a unique forum for showcasing innovative research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing the careers of the next generation of leaders in women’s reproductive health research. Through scientific presentations, mentorship opportunities, and meaningful professional connections, participants will engage in discussions that drive discovery and improve the health of women across the lifespan.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the CU Anschutz campus, the 2026 retreat will celebrate scientific excellence, cultivate new partnerships, and strengthen the national community of researchers dedicated to advancing obstetric and gynecologic health.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2026 WRHR Conference Committee:
Registration
The 2026 WRHR Retreat brings together WRHR scholars, mentors, and NIH representatives dedicated to advancing women's health research. WRHR program participants may contact nicole.goetz@cuanschutz.edu for registration information.
Retreat Agenda
Check back soon for a more detailed schedule.
Wednesday, November 11th
| Time | Description |
| 5:00 pm | Conference Check-In |
| 5:30 pm | WRHR Retreat Opening Reception |
Thursday, November 12th
| Time | Description |
| 7:00 am - 4:30 pm | Conference Anschutz Health Sciences Building 1890 N Revere Ct. Aurora, Colorado 80045 |
| 6:00 pm | WRHR Retreat Dinner Reception |
Friday, November 13th
| Time | Description |
| 7:30 am - 1:00 pm | Conference Anschutz Health Sciences Building 1890 N Revere Ct. Aurora, Colorado 80045 |
Times and speakers are subject to change.
Traveling to the Conference
Airport
The WRHR Retreat will take place on the CU Anschutz campus, located in Aurora, Colorado. The campus is only a 20-minute drive from Denver International Airport (DIA).
Getting from DIA to the Conference Hotel
Getting Around on Campus
The University of Colorado Anschutz campus is the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region. The campus includes the University of Colorado health professional schools, 60+ centers and institutes, UCHealth hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center.
Learn More about CU Anschutz
School of Medicine History
Department of OB-GYN History
Presentation Guidelines
Poster Guidelines for Scholars, Years 1-2
- Poster dimensions are 40” w x 36” h.
- View a WRHR Retreat Poster Sample.
Printing your Posters
- To conveniently send your poster to print and pick it up at the WRHR Retreat:
- Visit PhD Posters
- Select "Start your order now"
- Choose the "Conference Pick-Up" option and select "WRHR Retreat".
Important Deadlines
- The deadline to submit your poster abstracts is Wednesday, October 23, 7 pm ET (submit to nicole.goetz@cuanschutz.edu)
- The deadline to submit your poster for printing/pick-up at the WRHR Conference is Thursday, November 5, 7 pm ET (see above for printing instructions).
For any technical questions related to posters and poster abstracts, please reach out to jeanelle.sheeder@cuanschutz.edu or raj.kumar@cuanschutz.edu.
Lightning Talk Presentation Guidelines for Scholars, Years 3-5
- Lightning Talks should be 10-minute presentations.
- For presentation guidelines and template, please download the 2026 WRHR Retreat PowerPoint Template.
Important Deadlines
- Deadline to submit your Lightning Talk title is Friday, October 23, 7 pm ET (please submit to nicole.goetz@cuanschutz.edu).
- Deadline to submit your Lighting Talk PowerPoint presentation is Wednesday, November 4th, 7 pm ET (please submit to nicole.goetz@cuanschutz.edu).
For any technical questions related to Lightning Talk Presentations, please reach out to jeanelle.sheeder@cuanschutz.edu or raj.kumar@cuanschutz.edu.