Abstract Submissions Now Open
Abstract submissions are now open for the ASDR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place from 23-25 July 2026 at the Westmead Innovation Centre in Sydney, New South Wales.
We are inviting abstracts to the following themes:
- Keratinocyte and Squamous Cell Carcinomas
- Melanocyte/ Keratinocyte biology
- Microenvironment
- Fundamental Skin Research
- Skin immunology and immune disorders
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Wound Healing and Stem Cells
- Melanoma and Pigmentation Disorders
- Skin Translational Research
ASDR members will need to log into their member profile to submit an abstract. If you’re logging in for the first time, simply use the ‘Forgot password’ link to set a new password.
What types of presentations are available?
Both oral presentations and poster presentations will be offered based on abstract merit. The Scientific Program Committee reserve the right to review and allocate abstracts to the program based on abstract excellence and suitability to the program.
How to submit an abstract
1. Ahead of time, ensure you can log in to this website:
- If you are a current ASDR Member, you will already hold a member account on this website. Please use the email address registered with ASDR, and if needed, you can obtain your password by clicking the password retrieval function here.
- If you are not an ASDR member and have not formerly held an ASDR membership, please proceed by creating a free account.
2. Prepare your abstract.
Click here to download the latest version of the abstract template.
Ensure your abstract meets the following requirements:
- Includes a clear and concise title
- Lists all contributing authors with the presenting author underlined
- Lists affiliations in the format: Institution, Department, City, State.
- The abstract body should be no more than 2500 characters.
- The format (as indicated on the abstract template) will be:
- Background and significance of the study
- Succinct description of the basic methodologies
- Major findings of the study
- Concluding statement
- Label your file with "SURNAME_firstname_1" (number if you are submitting more than 1 abstract)
Submissions that are not prepared on the provided template, do not follow this structure or exceed the character limit may not be accepted.
Click the button below and follow the prompts. You will receive a confirmation email once your abstract has been successfully submitted. You can also view/ edit your submitted abstract when logged into your account, up until the abstract close deadline.
Note that the submitting author must be the presenting author.
Abstracts received by email will not be accepted.
🚩 Information for Poster Presenters
Poster Guidelines:
- Maximum Size: A0 (841 mm x 1189 mm)
- Orientation: Either portrait or landscape is acceptable
- Mounting Surface: Posters will be displayed on black fabric panels. Velcro dots will be provided for mounting.
Please ensure your poster is suitable for this method (lightweight materials work best).
- You are responsible for printing and bringing your poster to the event.
- Posters installation and removal instructions will be provided closer to the date.
🚩 Information for Oral Presenters (selected from submitted abstracts)
Oral Presentation Guidelines:
- All presentations will be 7 min in length followed by 3 min of Q&A.
- Please bring your presentation on a USB drive, in a Windows-compatible format, to be uploaded directly to the auditorium computer. The earlier you do this the easier it is for our small team, so please endeavour to upload it as early as possible.
- Please name your file using the format: “SESSION NUMBER_PRESENTER SURNAME”.
- How to find your session number? Your session number can be viewed on the program.