Share your research on a global platform!
The ISSCR welcomes abstracts from scientists, physicians, and researchers in all sectors, including academia, industry, government, and education.
We do not accept advertisement of commercial products or services or clinical case studies.
Oral abstract submissions (submit 5
Poster abstract submissions (submit 5
Late-breaking abstracts submissions (submit 21 February through 10
Abstract Submission Tips and Tools
Read “Let me Speak! A Reviewers’ Guide to Writing a successful Meeting Abstract” from Stem Cell Reports
Read our helpful tips for writing a compelling abstract
Watch our short video on “Abstract submission: before you submit”
Watch our short video “A walk through the ISSCR submission process”
Deadlines & Fees
All prices in USD. Non-refundable.
- Regular Abstracts: $60
- Submission open from 5
December, 2018 to 13February, 2019 NOW CLOSED - Abstract acceptance and presentation notifications sent by 3 April, 2019
- Oral presenters must accept AND register by 10 April, 2019
- Poster presenters must accept AND register by 1 May, 2019
- Poster numbers sent by 8 May, 2019
- Submission open from 5
- Late-Breaking Abstracts: $90
- Submission open from 21 February to 10 April, 2019
- Abstract acceptance and presentation notifications sent by 29 April, 2018
- Late-breaking poster presenters must accept AND register by 8 May, 2019
- Poster numbers sent by 13 May, 2019
- Awards for Travel, Merit, & Posters: No fee
- Apply with
regular abstract submission from 6December, 2018 to 13February, 2019 - Must be ISSCR member by 13 February, 2019 to be considered
- Notifications sent by 15 March, 2019
- Travel award winners must accept AND register by 1 May, 2019
- Apply with
Abstract Requirements
- Substantial experimental, calculated, or theoretical results included
- Adheres to the principles in the ISSCR Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation
- Results are the work of the listed author(s)
- Adheres to Submission Agreement
Abstract Submission Overview
- Helpful tips can be found here for writing a compelling abstract
- Review the detailed instructions before submitting
- Average submission may take up to 20 minutes when materials are pre-formatted
- Edits are allowed until
submission deadline - Abstracts are not peer-reviewed, but if included in the Program Guide or Abstract Book, are citable
- Only regular abstracts, not late-breaking abstracts, are evaluated for oral presentations and/or travel, merit, and poster awards
By submitting an abstract to be considered for the ISSCR Annual Meeting, the individual agrees to:
- Adhere to deadlines for submission and acceptance
- Register to attend the meeting if accepted
- Pay abstract submission fee (separate from registration fee)
Direct any speaker questions to your session liaison or Liz Weislogel lweislogel@isscr.org