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Abstract submission for 2026

Abstract submissions opening soon. This year, we invite abstract submissions to be considered for 8-minute short talks (with two minutes of questions), 3-minute flash talks and poster presentations for the 2026 Annual Meeting on topics relating to epigenetics of embryogenesis and placentation. 

Abstract submission deadline: 01 May 2026

Abstract submissions form now open

Abstract instructions

Abstract Title: Abstract titles are limited to 200 characters, including spaces.

Submission Type: 

  • Poster only: To be considered for presentation of a poster during one poster session.
  • Poster and flash talk: To be considered for a 3-minute flash talk presentation in a specified session to advertise the poster presentation.
  • Short talk: To be considered for an 8-minute short talk presentation in a specified session followed by a 2-minute Q&A.
  • Short talk OR Poster and flash talk: To be considered for an 8-minute short talk presentation in a specified session followed by a 2-minute Q&A OR for a 3-minute flash talk presentation in a specified session to advertise the poster presentation.

Presenter: The lead author should be listed as the presenting author for the abstract.

Co-author(s): Please list the names and affiliations for all co-authors.

Abstract text: Please write your abstract text in one condensed paragraph (max. 300 words). Please do not include section headers (e.g. Methods, Results, etc), citations, figures, tables or graphs.

 

Poster guidelines

Poster presenters will be asked to present a physical poster in person. Digital posters will not be available to online participants.

Poster size: A0 (84.10cm x 118.90cm), portrait

Formatting suggestions:

  • Use 36-point type for section headings and 24-point type for text is recommended for easy reading.
  • Print a single sheet (size A0 in portrait orientation) for easy transportation
  • Pins or double-sided Velcro stickers will be provided onsite to attach your posters to the poster boards.
  • We ask that you make your own arrangements if you are planning to print your poster at the location of the event being held. We are unable to provide assistance with poster printing.

Conference fees for 2026

Registration now open for in-person and online attendance

Register for in-person

2026 In-person Fees
(both days)

Loke CTR members*

Free 

Academic (non-members)  

 £50

Industry

£150 

 

Conference dinner

Members and Academic
(non-members)                   

 £45

Industry

£80

 

Register for online

2026 Online Fees (both days)

Loke CTR members*         

Free   

Any non-members

£25

 

 Key Dates for 2026

Abstract submission    

1 May

In-person registration   

1 July   

Virtual registration

15 July 

 

* Please note that this includes honorary members and group members of Loke CTR group leaders. More information on membership can be found on our membership page

Annual Meeting Sponsorship

We invite sponsors to support the 2026 Loke CTR Annual Meeting. If you are interested in sponsoring future meetings, please contact us or download our Meeting Prospectus for details on sponsorship packages and benefits.