Submission Information
Late-Breaking Abstract Submissions
All late-breaking abstracts must be submitted electronically via our abstraction submission portal. Abstracts submitted via email or any other method of communication will not be considered for inclusion in the program. Late-Breaking Abstract Submissions closed January 30, 2026.
Author Requirements
All late-breaking abstract submissions will be considered for a poster presentation only. It is strongly encouraged to accept an in-person poster presentation, however, virtual presentation is available.
In-Person Poster Authors
- In-person authors are expected to pay their own travel expenses and conference registration fee (s).
- In-person poster authors require a physical poster brought to the Annual Meeting. (Further instructions will be shared at a later date)
- Virtual poster graphic upload & pre-recorded 3-5 minute video presentation are optional for in-person authors. Although both tasks are strongly encouraged to promote visibility of your poster presentation.
- Submitted poster presentation materials will be made available on the SFB website and event mobile app.
Virtual Poster Authors
- Virtual poster authors are required to register for the Annual Meeting, and may register at the virtual registration rates.
- Virtual poster authors are required to upload a poster graphic and pre-recorded 3-5 minute video presentation. (Further instructions will be shared at a later date)
- Live virtual poster presentations will not be available.
- Submitted virtual poster presentation materials will be made available on the SFB website and event mobile app.
Abstract Disclosure Statement
In order for your colleagues to properly evaluate the information, analysis, and opinions presented in your abstract, it is important that they be informed of potential conflicts of interest pertinent to the research submitted. Therefore, SFB requires all authors to provide any relevant information concerning personal or professional circumstances and relationships that might reasonably be expected to affect the author’s view on the subject. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Stock options or bond holdings in a for-profit corporation or self-directed pension plan
- Research grants
- Employment (full-time or part-time)
- Ownership or partnership
- Consulting fees or other remuneration (payment)
- Non-remunerative positions of influence such as officer, board member, trustee or public spokesperson
- Receipt of royalties
- Speakers bureau
Disclosure information is collected on the online abstract form. Appropriate disclosure will be stated in the scientific program and the abstract volume. If you do not have anything to disclose, you must indicate this on the online abstract submission form. The disclosure information you provide will not influence the review of your abstract. Abstracts will not be reviewed without proper completion of the conflict of interest/disclosure section on the abstract submission form. Disclosure information for all authors is required upon abstract submission.
Keywords
Keywords will be used for indexing purposes. Choose up to three keywords from the list on the online abstract submission site. At least one keyword must be selected.
Content should be organized as follows:
- Statement of purpose
- Methods, materials and analytical procedures used
- Summary of the results in sufficient detail to support conclusion
- Conclusions reached (do not state "results will be discussed")
- References to published literature
NOTE: Common reasons for abstract rejection are:
- Poorly supported research hypothesis/objective/rationale
- Experimental plan vague and/or not well documented/described
- Insufficient data collected
- Poor analysis of the data
- Conclusions not supported by the results
- Poor grammar/figures/tables
Late-Breaking Abstract Fees
The late-breaking abstract fee is $50 USD for abstracts submitted by January 30, 2026. As an abstract submitter, you will receive a $25 credit when you register for the meeting. This unique code will be sent in your acceptance notification email.
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Abstracts
Once your abstract has been completed, you will receive an e-mail acknowledgment to yourself and/or your co-authors from the online submission system.
- If you do not receive this, it means you have not hit the "Submit" button and the abstract has not been submitted.
- Submit only ONE abstract for each presentation
- DO NOT submit multiple copies of the same abstract
- DO NOT submit in masked format.
Online Revisions
You may revise your abstract until 11:59 p.m. EST on January 30, 2026, by returning to the site and logging in again.
Abstract Withdrawals
If the abstract must be withdrawn, the SFB office must be notified in writing via e-mail at info@biomaterials.org.
Publication
Accepted abstracts will be published in the Transactions of the Society For Biomaterials, a referenced, copyrighted publication of the Society For Biomaterials. Under SFB copyright, authors are granted free use of SFB abstract content in other publications and abstract submissions, provided that such content is not substantially equivalent. Previously published materials may only be submitted with permission of the copyright holder, and must be properly referenced. The submitting author is responsible for securing any required copyright permissions.
Review Procedures
Submitted abstracts that provide a substantial contribution to the field of biomaterials and follow the published abstract submission instructions will be accepted for peer review. Reviewers will be selected by the Program Committee. Abstracts that do not meet the focus of the symposium or general session category as requested by the authors may be reassigned to another symposium or general session.
Notification
Notification of acceptance or rejection of abstracts will be e-mailed in February 2026. The final selection of abstracts for presentation and placement of accepted abstracts in the program format will be made by the Program Committee.
For additional questions please reach out to the SFB Meetings Department at info@biomaterials.org