
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – POSTERS
We invite all interested individuals to submit abstracts for poster presentation at the upcoming 13th Annual Meeting of the North American Section of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences, scheduled for September 10-12, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to share your research, insights, and advancements with peers and experts in the field.
Submission Period
Before Submitting, Please Know…
Poster Presentation
If your abstract is accepted, you will be invited to present your poster at the conference.
Please ensure your poster is professionally printed and adheres to the standard 4’ × 3’ (H × W) size commonly used in academic poster presentations. Detailed format requirements will be provided upon acceptance.
Presenters must be available to discuss their posters during the designated poster session times.
Selection Considerations
Space Limitations
Due to space constraints, not all high-quality submissions may be accommodated. Priority will be given to abstracts with the highest scores based on review criteria.
We look forward to your submissions and to fostering a stimulating exchange of ideas and research findings at the conference. Should you have any questions regarding the submission process or guidelines, please contact Swopnil at swopnil.sthapit@louisville.eduÂ
Abstract Requirements
- Proofread abstracts carefully to avoid errors before submission.
- Must include clinical or research data. Abstracts of commercial products must consist of experimentally derived data.
- Results must be the work of the listed author(s).
- Abstract submitters, if accepted, must register and attend the meeting.
- Abstracts containing identical or nearly identical data submitted from the same institution and/or individuals will be disqualified.
Formatting Requirements
- Microsoft Word document
- 500 words maximum (excluding title, authors, and affiliations). This includes text plus any graphics (figures and tables).
- 11-point Arial font
- Margins: 1 inch
- Abstract title: bold and centered
- Corresponding author: Name and email address
- Abstract body should preferably include:
- Background
- Objectives
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
- May include graphs, tables, and images
- May exclude references
Submission Process
The IACS-NAS has a strong commitment to promoting the academic careers of junior researchers. Accordingly, a poster session will be offered to all participants, including students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, physicians-in-training, and faculty.
Abstract Submission
Please prepare a PDF document including:
- Abstract title
- Authors
- Institutions
- Body of the abstract
- Any relevant graph or image
Email the PDF file to: swopnil.sthapit@louisville.eduÂ
Review By Scientific Committee
All submitted abstracts will be reviewed for relevance, originality, and scientific merit.
Notification Of Acceptance
Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by August 24, 2026. Detailed guidelines for poster preparation will be provided at that time.
Publication Of Abstracts
Publication of abstract in journal under consideration.
Please note that the presenting author must register in order for the abstract to be published in the journal.
