abstracts
abstract submissions due 27 January 2027.
The ISSCR welcomes abstract submissions from scientists, physicians, and researchers in all sectors, including academia, industry, government, and education. We do not accept advertisements of commercial products or services or clinical case studies. Abstracts submitted on or before 27 January 2027 will be considered for oral presentations and merit and/or travel awards.
Please email abstracts@isscr.org with questions.
deadlines to note:
Oral and Poster Abstract Submission opens Wednesday, 14 October 2026 and closes on Wednesday, 27 January 2027.
Late-breaking Abstract Submission opens on Monday, 8 February 2027 and closes on Wednesday, 31 March 2027. Poster abstract submissions only. Late-breaking abstracts are not eligible for Travel or Merit awards.
abstract fees (USD and non-refundable):
Oral and Poster Abstracts: $75 USD for each submission
Late-breaking Abstracts: $110 USD for each submission
For anyone in a World Bank-identified low/low-middle income country will receive 50% off the abstract fee. It will automatically adjust the pricing when you log into the abstract submission platform.
abstract submission types
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Submit between 14 October 2026 through 27 January 2027 to be considered for an eight (8) minute oral presentation in a concurrent track session.
Abstract-selected speakers must attend ISSCR 2027 in-person.
Oral submissions not accepted for an oral presentation are considered for a poster presentation.
Oral abstract submissions from ISSCR student and postdoctoral members with active membership through the end of 2027 are eligible for Travel and Merit Awards.
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Submit between 14 October 2026 through 27 January 2027 to be considered for a poster presentation.
Poster presenters must attend ISSCR 2027 in-person.
To be eligible for Travel and Merit Awards, ISSCR student and postdoctoral members must have active membership through the end of 2027 and submit a poster abstract by 27 January 2027.
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Submit from 8 February 2027 through 31 March 2027 to be considered for a poster presentation only.
Poster presenters must attend ISSCR 2027 in-person.
Late-breaking abstract submissions are not eligible for Travel & Merit Awards.
abstract guidance
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All abstract submissions are reviewed by the ISSCR 2027 Annual Meeting Program Committee. Abstracts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected.
NOTE: While abstracts are reviewed for inclusion in the program, they do not undergo a formal peer-review process. Presented abstracts are included in the Program and/or Abstract Books and are citable.
Submitted abstracts must adhere to the following:
Adhere to the principles in the ISSCR Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation.
Include substantive results, whether experimental, calculated, or theoretical.
Include experimentally derived quantitative data if the abstract topic is a commercial product.
Ensure results are the work of the listed author(s).
Adhere to Abstract Submission Agreement.
NOTE: Clinical case studies will not be considered.
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By submitting an abstract to be considered for the ISSCR Annual Meeting, the submitter agrees to:
Agree to the Abstract Submission Agreement.
Adhere to deadlines for submission and acceptance.
Ensure the presenter understands that in-person registration is required by 21 April 2027 and that deadlines must be adhered to.
Pay abstract submission fee (separate from registration fee).
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Submitters will be asked to select the topic and concurrent track session that aligns best with their abstract content.
Topics include:
Artificial Intelligence and Bioengineering
Development and Organogenesis
Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery
Ethics, Translation, Policy, and Impact
Preclinical Studies and Clinical Applications
Somatic Stem Cells and Aging
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Abstract submission may take up to 20 minutes when materials are pre-formatted.
Abstract submitters may submit no more than three abstracts.
Late-breaking abstract edits are permitted until the submission deadline of 31 March 2027.
Abstract reviewers agree to protect the confidentiality of the unpublished information described in the abstracts.
Abstracts will become available to meeting registrants via the abstract book PDF approximately one (1) week before the meeting.
Abstracts remain under the embargo policy until the start time of the session.
The ISSCR 2027 Abstract Book will be made available to the public on the Archives page after the event and on-demand content period has concluded.
Resources:
“Let me Speak! A Reviewers’ Guide to Writing a successful Meeting Abstract” from Stem Cell Reports
key dates and deadlines
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27 January 2027 – Oral and Poster abstract submission deadline.
7 April 2027 – Oral and Poster notifications.
21 April 2027 – Accepted Oral and Poster presenters must accept and register.
21 April 2027 – Any changes to the abstract’s presenting author must be done by this date, and the new presenter must already be listed as a co-author and registered.
21 April 2027 – Last day a presenting author can withdraw an abstract from the program.
Email: abstracts@isscr.org
Early May 2027 – Poster numbers and poster session assignments are sent via email.
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31 March 2027 – Late-breaking abstract submission deadline
14 April 2027 – Notifications are sent via email.
21 April 2027 – Late-breaking poster presenters must accept and register. Last day to change the abstract’s presenting author. The new presenter must already be listed as a co-author and registered.
21 April 2027 – Last day a presenting author can withdraw an abstract from the program.
Email: abstracts@isscr.org
Early May 2027 – Poster numbers and poster session assignments are sent via email.