Submission Information
Standard Abstract Submissions
All 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.
Early Bird Abstract Submission Opens: September 15, 2026 ($25 USD fee)
Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: October 20, 2026 ($25 USD fee)
Standard Abstract Submission Closes: November 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET ($50 USD fee)
Submission Timeline Submission Information
Submission Categories
All abstract submitters will have the opportunity to review and select the submission category that best aligns with their research. These categories were proposed through the Call for Proposals process and approved by the SFB 2027 Program Committee to ensure a comprehensive and relevant scientific program. View the complete list of abstract submission categories below.
Abstract Format
All standard abstract submissions will be considered for an oral or poster presentation. To review additional information on abstract requirements, content do's & don'ts, keywords, and an example of an abstract template, please visit below.
Abstract Requirements.
Authors are expected to pay their own travel expenses and conference registration fee (s). You can find the most up to date information on registration here and travel details here. For additional information on abstract requirements that goes over author requirements, abstract disclosure statement, failure to present, and presenting author contact responsibilities please visit below.
Standard Abstract Fees
The early bird abstract fee is $25 USD and must be submitted by October 20, 2026. Then the standard abstract fee is $50 USD and it must be submitted by November 3, 2026. As an abstract submitter, you will receive a $25 credit towards registration when your abstract is accepted for the Annual 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 November 3, 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 to the designated presenting author in February 2027. 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