Abstract Submission
Guidelines
Call for Abstracts is now open!
On behalf of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine, we are delighted that you are planning to submit an abstract for BioMedica 2027, Ireland’s largest and most influential meeting for medical laboratory professionals.
Abstract submissions are welcome for consideration for BioMedica 2027, which will be held in Dublin, Ireland, 06-07 April 2027.
Important Dates:
12 October 2026
Call for Abstracts Opens
08 January 2027
Abstract Submission Deadline
28 January 2027
Notification of Review Outcome
15 February 2027
Deadline for accepted authors to register to confirm attendance
17 February 2027
Programme Available Online
Disciplines
Abstracts are welcome in any one of the following categories:
1
Cellular Pathology
2
Clinical Chemistry
3
Haematology
4
Microbiology, Virology and Immunology
5
Blood Transfusion and Transplantation Science
6
Laboratory Sustainability
7
Haematology
What are we looking for?
The Academy invites the submission of abstracts for Poster Presentation. The aim of the poster presentation is to highlight practice-based research being performed within the broad scope of Laboratory Medicine. Both experimental and descriptive (e.g. case reports, qualitative studies and surveys/audits) study designs will be considered. Submissions are encouraged from scientists at all stages of their career. Authors may be offered the option to present their poster within the relevant Advisory Body session of the conference.
Presentation Type
An abstract can be submitted for presentation at the Conference as one of the following categories:
Poster (Display Only)
All accepted posters will be asked to produce a physical poster for display at the conference.
Poster Format:
Presenters are asked to take note of the following guidelines when producing their poster:
- Maximum poster size is A0 (0.84 x 1.19m) (portrait orientation)
- Keep text to a minimum
- Ensure any text is in large font
- Use graphs, charts, and/or tables
- Ensure contents have a logical flow
- Make it colourful
Removal and collection of posters at the end of the display period remains the responsibility of the presenter. Posters not removed by the indicated take down time will be removed and disposed of.
Poster Competition Only
Authors that are accepted into the Poster Competition and considered for presentation will then be asked to produce a physical poster for display as well as upload a digital version of their poster which will be peer reviewed and may be shortlisted for the competition. The deadline for authors to upload their poster pdf will be 10 March 2027. Further instructions will be provided.
Poster Competition and Consider for Presentation
Poster Competition and Consider for Presentation
At the review stage, the Committee of the Academy may change the presentation type submitted by the author to ensure the continuity of the conference programme i.e. Poster Competition Only may be changed to Poster (Display Only) etc.
Abstract Publishing
Accepted abstracts may be published digitally in Converse (the official publication of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine) and the Irish Medical Journal Abstracts Archive, with the permission of the authors. Abstracts may also appear on the Conference website and/or app. Submitters will have the opportunity to opt out of each or both publications during the submission process.
All abstracts accepted by the publication must abide by their guidelines and editorial requests. This may include shortening of abstracts before they are published.
Previously Presented or Submitted Abstracts
Authors may submit into the poster competition, an abstract that has been submitted/presented at one international conference,
Authors may submit into the poster competition, an abstract that has been accepted to another conference where that abstract will not/has not been published, eg
An abstract must be submitted for DISPLAY ONLY category, if it has been published at another Irish conference, or displayed and published more than 1 international conference.
Prizes
Apply via the abstract submission portal by submitting an abstract for presentation and a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s lead supervisor and a personal statement from the applicant as to why he/she should be considered for the award.
Further details are available here.
Submission Process
The abstract submission process for BioMedica 2027 will be through an online submission portal
Important Information on the Submission Process
- The Presenting Author must submit the abstract and is required to be the corresponding author for that abstract.
- At least one author must be a member of the Academy.
- You do not need to register for the conference in order to submit the abstract.
- All abstracts must be received by the submission deadline to be included in the review.
- Accepted abstract presenters must register by 17 February 2027.
- Abstracts must be submitted in English.
- Abstract submission to the Academy implies that ALL authors have reviewed and approved the submission.
Abstract Template
Abstracts must be formatted using the BioMedica 2027 template.
Download the template below to create the abstract and then save as a Word file to upload to the system. Only WORD files will be accepted for upload. 1 graph/table/image may be included in the abstract. Abstracts will not be edited and will added to the conference website and/or conference app as submitted. Ensure that all grammar and spelling is correct.
If off label use of drugs was involved, please state this clearly.
Submission Guidelines
It is ESSENTIAL that you read the guidelines below before you submit. Abstracts which do not adhere to the guidelines will not be reviewed.
Who submits the abstract?
The Presenting Author must submit the abstract and will act as the main point of contact for the abstract with organisers. The presenting author is required to register for the conference within the registration deadline and at least one author must be a member of the ACSLM. Abstract submission to the Academy implies that ALL authors have reviewed and approved the submission.
Once you enter the online submission portal, start by creating an account. Please keep a record of the account details you use to set up the account as you will require them to log into both the BioMedica 2027 abstract submission portal and Conference registration portal. Upon successful submission of the abstract a confirmation email will be sent to the Presenting Author.
If you have not received a confirmation email, please check that your abstract is not left in draft and is fully submitted by logging back into the portal and checking on the View/Edit Abstracts page.
How to edit a submitted abstract?
You can save your submission as a draft and return to edit the submission at a later point. It is important to note that once it has been submitted the abstract cannot be edited after the abstract submission deadline. Ensure that your abstract is not left in draft as it will not be reviewed.
GenAI/LLM Use Guidelines
GenAI/LLM systems may be used to support editing/proofreading of written material, organisation, grammar, spelling and punctuation errors, and ensuring alignment with BioMedica 2027 abstract submission guidelines. Note that the presenting author is wholly responsible for ensuring the veracity, accuracy and for assessing the potential for falsification, fabrication and plagiarism due to the use of any GenAI/LLM system used in the preparation of the abstract and poster.
Submission Details Required
The online abstract submission is a simple step-by-step process and will ask you to input the following details:
Abstract title – word limit is 15
Presentation type – Poster (Display Only), Poster Competition Only, Poster Competition and Presentation
Discipline – chosen from the list above
Presenting Author – Name, affiliation, and job title of presenting author (this person must be listed as the first author)
Co-Authors – Name, affiliation, and job title of co-author(s)
Abstract document – Abstract word limit is 250, use abstract template (word limit includes: 1 graph/table/image. excludes: title, authors, affiliations & references)
- Introduction/Background: a brief discussion of the background or rationale of the study and/or questions addressed
- Materials and Methods: the experimental approach, materials, and methods used in the study
- Results: the data and results obtained in the study
- Conclusions: the conclusions and/or implications of the results
- Reference List: up to three references may be included using the Vancouver style.
Additional information
- Confirmation of Author Membership
- Academy Membership Number
- Career Grade/Professional Status
- Young Researcher
- Ethics Reference Number
- Research Integrity
- Publication of Abstract
- Alternative Contact for Abstract
- Data Consent Agreement
All submitted abstracts will go through a blind review carried out by the BioMedica 2027 Poster Competition Committee of the Academy. The Organising Committee reserves the right to accept or decline all submissions. It is the responsibility of the presenting Authors to inform any co-author(s) of acceptance.
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the submitter on 28 January 2027.
Presenting authors will be informed of the date and time of the session, and poster preparation guidelines will be provided.
When notified of acceptance, the Presenting Author is required to accept the offer by registering for the conference and paying in full by 17 February. You will be provided with a link to register at this rate in your acceptance email.
If a presenter fails to register by 17 February, they
- Will be removed from the programme
- Will be removed from all BioMedica 2027 related publications
If you need to withdraw the abstract or change the presenting author contact: biomedica@conferencepartners.com by 17 February.
- The abstract submitted adheres to the abstract submission guidelines outlined on the Conference Website.
- The abstract submitted is in English.
- This abstract has only been submitted once for BioMedica 2027.
- It is the responsibility of the presenting author to submit the abstract. They are the main contact whose responsibility it is to communicate with other co-authors.
- Abstract submission to the Academy implies that ALL authors have reviewed and approved the submission.
- The presenting author is available to present at the conference between 06-07 April 2027.
- The presenting author must register and pay in full by the deadline indicated in the abstract review outcome email. If they do not register and pay in full, the abstract will be removed from the programme and any associated publications.
- The text of the abstract, along with the names and affiliations, poster and/or additional documents as requested, may be published digitally in Converse (the official publication of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine), the Irish Medical Journal Abstracts Archive, and the Conference App and/or Website and this will not raise any copyright issues.
- A submission as a particular presentation type or discipline may be changed to a different type following review in order to be accepted and included in the programme.
- Presenters may be recorded for live streaming. A recording of the presentation and a copy of the slides may be published online after the conference.
If you have any queries regarding the above, please contact the BioMedica 2027 Programme Team
biomedical@conferencepartners.com
Abstract Submission
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