July 8, 2024 - Abstract Submissions Open
September 9, 2024 - Abstract Submission Deadline by 5pm ET
October 30, 2024 - Abstract Final Decision
Abstract selection is at the discretion of the Winter Symposium Planning Committee.
Each first author is limited to three (3) accepted posters. Accepted posters are in addition to the possibility of an oral abstract presentation.
Each first author is limited to one (1) accepted oral abstract presentation.
Each individual lab is limited to two (2) accepted oral abstract presentations.
All submissions will be done electronically.
ALL content authors are required to disclose any financial relationship(s) with an ACCME-defined ineligible company (“industry”). In accordance with ASTS CME policy, all content authors are required to disclose. According to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), “An ineligible company is
considered any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.” Click here for full definition and a list of all exceptions. No abstract will be accepted for the CME sessions if any of the content authors are employees or owners of a relevant ineligible company.
All
abstracts are blinded for peer review and ranked on the basis of
scientific merit. The goal is to perform a scientifically rigorous
review process to select those abstracts that present strong, balanced,
and evidence-based clinical content, without the perception of bias.
The submission of abstracts related to clinical or basic research, surgical technique, or surgical practice that is new, innovative, or visionary is encouraged. Abstracts that address basic but controversial aspects of surgical management are also encouraged.
Abstracts will be considered for presentation if they have NOT been previously published as an article at the TIME OF SUBMISSION.
ALL content authors are required to disclose any financial relationship(s) with an ACCME-defined ineligible company (“industry”). In accordance with ASTS CME policy, all content authors are required to disclose this year. According to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), “An ineligible company is considered any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.” Click here for full definition and a list of all exceptions. No abstract will be accepted for the CME sessions if any of the content authors are employees or owners of a relevant ineligible company.
Informed Consent
Any
studies involving human subjects must conform to the principles of the
Declaration of Helsinki of the World Medical Association (Clinical
Research 1966:14:103) and must meet all of the requirements governing
informed consent of the country in which the study was performed. Any
transplant procedures performed must meet with the prevailing ethical
standards.
Notification
All persons who submit abstracts will be notified of their acceptance status by beginning of November 2024. All abstract presenters must register for and attend the ASTS 25th Annual Winter Symposium. Trainee members of ASTS will receive discounted registration for the Winter Symposium. You must be a member to receive the discounted registration rate.
Oral & Mini-Oral Abstract Submissions
Select abstracts will be chosen to be presented at the Mini-Oral Abstract Session or Oral Abstract Sessions during the Winter Symposium. Abstracts with a content author who is an employee or owner of an ACCME-defined ineligible company will NOT be considered for an Oral session.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
For 2025, any abstract submission regarding DEI, marginalization, or similar subject should not be solely research showing and/or defining the problem. Any submission must also outline a solution in order to be considered.
What is the submission fee?
There is no fee to submit your abstract. However, in order to receive the discounted registration rate for Winter Symposium, you must be a member of ASTS. Click here to learn more about membership!
How to I submit my abstract?
All submissions will be done electronically through our abstract portal. Click here to submit!
How many abstracts can I submit?
There is no limit on the number of abstracts you can submit.
How are abstracts reviewed and ranked?
All abstracts are blinded for peer review and ranked based on scientific merit. The goal is to perform a scientifically rigorous review process to select abstracts that present strong, balanced, and evidence-based clinical content, without the perception of bias.
The submission of abstracts related to clinical or basic research, surgical technique, or surgical practice that is new, innovative, or visionary is encouraged. Abstracts that address basic but controversial aspects of surgical management are also encouraged. Select abstracts will be accepted for oral, mini-oral, or poster presentations.
I can't make it to the meeting. Can someone else present my poster?
If the submitter can't make it to the meeting, a colleague can present the poster. The poster presenter must be directly involved with the research.
Can I submit a video abstract?
We are not accepting video abstracts.
What's the evaluation criteria?
Abstract evaluations are based on the following:
When will I be notified?
All persons who submit abstracts will be notified in the beginning of November if their abstract has been accepted for oral or poster. You will also be notified if you abstract is not selected for presentation.
All abstract presenters must register for and attend the ASTS 25th Annual Winter Symposium. Trainee members of ASTS will receive discounted registration for the Winter Symposium. You must be a member to receive the discounted registration rate.