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Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 5 February 2027

Notification of Acceptance: Monday 8 March 2027

These guidelines apply to all abstracts submitted to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Division of the International Academy of Pathology (IAP). Authors are responsible for ensuring that submissions meet the scientific, ethical and formatting requirements outlined below. Please read the Abstract Submission Guidelines before submitting.

How to Write Abstracts

An interactive online guide explaining how to prepare an effective abstract that meets reviewer criteria is available via Dr Amanda Charlton: Writing Abstracts.

Before you Submit

  • Read the 2027 IAP Abstract Submission Guidelines.
  • Download and use the official IAP Abstract Template 2027.   
  • Ensure the abstract contains results and meets all scientific, ethical and formatting requirements. 
  • Complete the required author declarations in the online submission form.

Review and Outcome

Submissions will be coordinated by the Abstract Convenor and allocated to the relevant subspecialty/Companion Club Convenor for review and scoring.

Corresponding authors will be notified of the outcome approximately three weeks after the submission closing date. Accepted abstracts will be allocated to poster presentation, with one abstract selected for oral presentation within each relevant Companion Club session where appropriate

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Abstract Submission Guidelines

These guidelines apply to all abstracts submitted to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Division of the International Academy of Pathology (IAP).

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submissions meet the scientific, ethical and formatting requirements outlined below

Abstract Format

  • All abstracts must follow the official IAP Abstract Template and must not exceed 200 words, excluding references.
  • Abstracts not following the template may be rejected.
  • Two abstract formats are accepted.

1.1 Single Case Reports

Use the following headings:

  • Background
  • Case Report
  • Discussion     
  • References (optional; maximum of three)


1.2 All Other Studies (including case series)

Use the following headings:

  • Background
  • Aims
  • Methods
  • Results & Discussion
  • References (optional; maximum of three)

Author Contributions

Authors must include a statement of individual contributions using the CRediT taxonomy (Contributor Roles Taxonomy).

Example: J.J.: Conceptualisation, Data curation, Writing - original draft; M.C.: Methodology, Supervision, Writing - review and editing.

Abstract Requirements

  • All abstracts must follow the official IAP Abstract Template and must not exceed 200 words, excluding references.
  • Abstracts not following the template may be rejected.
  • Abstracts may be submitted on any topic relevant to anatomical pathology.
  • Only original scientific material that has not previously been published or presented may be submitted.
  • Results must be included. Placeholders such as 'results will be discussed' are not acceptable.
  • Abstracts must meet the current IAP formatting and quality requirements.
  • The submitting author must register and pay the meeting registration fee by 9 April 2027. Abstracts without a paid registration will be withdrawn.


All submissions will be coordinated by the Abstract Convenor and allocated to the relevant subspecialty/Companion Club Convenor/s for review and scoring.

Scientific Integrity and References

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that all information presented is accurate and verifiable.
  • All cited references must correspond to genuine publications and accurately represent the cited source.
  • References should be checked using recognised sources such as PubMed, CrossRef or DOI registries.
  • Fabricated, misleading or unverifiable references may result in rejection.
  • Integrity screening tools may be used where appropriate to identify plagiarism or redundant publication.

Ethics, Patient Consent and Confidentiality

Authors are responsible for ensuring that any required ethics approval and/or patient consent has been obtained and that patient confidentiality is maintained.

  • Patient-identifiable information must not be included.
  • For case reports or small case series, appropriate patient consent must be obtained where required.
  • For research involving human participants, tissue samples or clinical data, appropriate ethics or institutional approval must be obtained where required.
  • Authors should retain relevant consent or ethics documentation in accordance with institutional requirements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Authors must disclose whether generative artificial intelligence was used in preparing the abstract beyond routine spelling or grammar correction.

  • AI tools must not be listed as authors.
  • Authors must review and verify all AI-assisted content.
  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality and integrity of the submitted abstract.

Conflicts of Interest and Funding

All relevant conflicts of interest and funding sources must be disclosed.

Outcome of Abstracts

Corresponding authors will be notified of the review outcome approximately three weeks after the submission closing date.

Accepted abstracts will be invited for poster presentation. One abstract may be selected for oral presentation within each relevant Companion Club session where appropriate.

Poster Preparation

Poster sizing

  • Prepare a printed poster no larger than A0 (1189 x 841 mm) in portrait format.
  • Use font sizes readable from 1-2 metres.
  • Use minimal text and strong visual elements such as images, charts, diagrams or infographics.
  • Do not reproduce the abstract as a large text block.
  • You will be provided with a link to upload your poster prior to the conference. Please ensure you load your poster by the due date (which will be noted on the letter) to ensure it is available on the conference app.

Poster Hanging and Viewing

  • The IAP Secretariat will allocate each presenter a poster board number. Velcro will be supplied.
  • Posters should be installed between 7:00 am and 9:00 am on Friday 28 May 2027 and remain on display for the duration of the meeting.
  • Presenters are encouraged to stand near their poster during session breaks to discuss their work and engage with attendees.

Prizes and Awards

IAP Awards

  • Pathologist Category - First Prize: AUD $500 and a Certificate.
  • Registrar Category - First Prize: AUD $500 and a Certificate. 
  • Two commendations per category, each receiving a Certificate of Commendation.
  • Single case reports are not eligible for IAP awards.
  • Abstracts are assessed using the abstract marking schedule and posters using the poster marking schedule.
  • Combined scores determine award recipients.
  • All corresponding authors will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Additional Specialty Prizes

  • Australian Gastrointestinal Pathology Society (AGPS): AUD $400 for the best Registrar poster in Gastrointestinal and Liver/Pancreas pathology.
  • Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association (ANZSA): AUD $200 for the best soft tissue/bone abstract related to sarcoma submitted by a pathology trainee.
  • Australian & New Zealand Society for Neuropathology (ANZSNP): AUD $300 for the best abstract selected for oral/rapid presentation during the Neuropathology Companion Meeting.

Publication

Accepted abstracts will be published in a special online issue of Histopathology.

Submissions and Questions

Abstracts must be submitted via the online submission form.

For abstract-related enquiries, please contact info@kaigi.com.au or call +62 2 6198 3218.

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