Abstract information

On behalf of the Scientific Committee, we would like to invite you to submit an abstract for the 23rd ISHAM Congress. Abstract presenters’ contributions are important, and we value your input greatly. Please find below all the important information to submit an abstract. Please read this information carefully before starting the submission process.

Important deadlines

October 1st, 2027, 11:59 PM (CET) | Abstract deadline
At the latest by the end of December, 2027 | Abstract notification emails sent
February 1st, 2028 | Deadline for abstract presenters to register
March 3rd, 2028, 11:59 PM (CET) | Late-breaking Abstract deadline
At the latest by Mid-April, 2028 | Late-breaking abstract notification emails sent

Abstract guidelines

Abstracts can only be submitted online via the abstract submission form (online tool). Abstracts sent by email will not be accepted. No exception will be made.
The content of the abstract must be related to one of the topics listed below.
To ensure smooth scoring of papers, the topic of your work must be selected during the submission process. Evenas the preference type you prefer.
For standardization, the acceptable length of the abstract is a maximum of 500 words.
After having submitted your abstract, you will immediately receive a confirmation by e-mail. If you wish to submit other abstracts later, you may use your personal access codes. Should you wish to make corrections to an abstract already submitted, please send an e-mail to ishamcongress@congresscare.com. Corrections to abstracts can only be made up to the deadline of 1 October 2027. If you do not receive a confirmation by e-mail please contact the congress secretariat.
The presenting author of the abstracts must be registered for the meeting before 1 February 2028, and in-person present their work during the congress. Registration ensures publication and presentation.
Please ensure your abstract does not contain spelling, grammar, or scientific mistakes, as it will be reproduced exactly as submitted. Linguistic accuracy is your responsibility. No proof reading will be done.
Abstracts will be reviewed by at least 2 members of the Scientific Committee.

Abstract format

Your abstract should be structured into the following sections:
- A title which clearly indicates the nature of the investigation (max. 20 words)
- Objectives
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- Tables, charts and other graphics are permitted and must be in JPG or GIF format and of high resolution (max. 2 graphics per abstract)
Words of non-English origin, like bona fide, prima facie, in vitro, in situ, should be placed in italic, together with scientific names of any rank (e.g. Aspergillus fumigatus, A. flavus, Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis).

Topics

1. Basic and Translational Science
2. Endemics and implantation mycoses
3. Fungal Nomenclature
4. Fungal outbreaks, One health and fungal diseases, GENOMICS
5. Lab and diagnosis
6. Modeling Host Defense, Vaccines
7. Opportunistics
8. Veterinary

Presentation preferences

The following presentation type possibilities are available. Please note that the choice made while submitting the abstract is not necessary the final presentation type. The final choice will be made by the scientific committee and communicated by at the latest by the end of December

Oral presentation
Oral sessions provide an opportunity for several speakers to present their findings/papers in a formal setting as part of the parallel symposia or during an oral paper session. Symposia consist of 3 presentations of 25 minutes and 1 oral abstract presentation of 15 minutes, all including Q&A. Oral sessions consist of only abstract presentations of 15 minutes. These sessions are put together by the Scientific Committee from the top-rated abstracts.
Poster presentation
Most of the accepted abstracts are presented in poster sessions (only printed poster). The paper posters will be displayed in the poster area of the congress. Poster sessions are scheduled at the end of each day (21, 22 and 23 May – subject to change). The poster presenter is requested to be at her/his poster during the presentation time

During the submission process you select one of the presentation types below.

Oral or poster presentation
The Scientific Committee will review your abstract submission and decide whether to give an oral or poster presentation. In both cases, we assume you are able and willing to present your work during the congress.
Poster presentation only
If you prefer this type of presentation, your abstract will not be reviewed for an oral presentation during the conference.
Oral presentation only
If you don’t want to present your abstract as a poster after it is rejected as an oral presentation, please choose your preference for oral presentation only. With this status, we will withdraw your abstract automatically if the Scientific Committee decides otherwise.