Call for Abstracts | ISSCR Annual Meeting 2019

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 December, 2018 through 13 February, 2019) will be considered for an eight (8) minute presentation during a plenary or concurrent session. Applicants may opt out of plenary consideration.

Poster abstract submissions (submit 5 December, 2018 through 13 February, 2019) will be considered for presentation of a poster for one hour during one of the meeting’s poster sessions. Posters are on display for one meeting day.

Late-breaking abstracts submissions (submit 21 February through 10 April, 2019) will be considered for poster presentations only, and will not be eligible for Travel & Merit Awards.

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 13 February, 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
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 6 December, 2018 to 13 February, 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

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: