Abstract Submission Guidelines

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Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Authors are invited to submit abstracts for consideration as oral or poster presentations at the Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2026. Submissions must follow the guidelines below to ensure consistency and fairness in the review process.

Important Dates

Milestone Date
Abstract Submission Opens 1 March 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline 30 June 2026
Notification of Acceptance 15 August 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline 15 September 2026

General Requirements

  • All abstracts must be written in English.
  • Maximum word limit: 300 words (excluding title and authors).
  • Abstracts must present original material relevant to stroke science, clinical care, prevention, or rehabilitation.
  • Submissions are accepted only through the official online portal.
  • The presenting author must complete the submission.
  • Accepted abstracts will be allocated to oral or poster presentation sessions.

Required Abstract Structure

Please structure your abstract using the format below:

  • Title: Clear and concise.
  • Authors: Full names and affiliations.
  • Background: Context and rationale.
  • Objectives: Study aims.
  • Methods: Study design, participants, and analysis.
  • Results: Key findings (avoid placeholders such as “results will be presented”).
  • Conclusion: Summary and significance.

Formatting Instructions

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12.
  • Single spacing throughout the abstract.
  • No tables, figures, or images allowed.
  • Define abbreviations upon first use.
  • Proofread for grammatical and spelling accuracy.

Abstract Categories

Select the category that best matches your submission:

  • Stroke Epidemiology
  • Acute Stroke Management
  • Neuroimaging
  • Rehabilitation & Recovery
  • Stroke Prevention
  • Paediatric Stroke
  • Basic & Translational Neuroscience

Presentation Formats

  • Oral Presentations: 8–10 minutes + Q&A.
  • Poster Presentations: Printed posters displayed at the venue.
  • Details will be provided with the acceptance notification.

Policies & Conditions

  • At least one author must register for the conference.
  • The Scientific Committee may reassign presentation formats.
  • Accepted abstracts will be published in the official APSC 2026 program.