Call for Abstracts

Abstracts are invited to be submitted for the 35th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), taking place in-person at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and virtually from Tuesday 2 – Friday 5 September 2025. Please read the information below before submitting an abstract.

The deadline to submit your abstract is: 23:59 (AEST) Thursday 3 July 2025.

Submit Your Abstract Here

Abstracts can be submitted for either of the presentation types below:

1. Posters

  • If accepted, posters in PDF format (1-2 pages) may be uploaded on the conference digital platform in a virtual gallery.
  • A printed version may be displayed on poster boards in the exhibition hall of the conference venue. Dimensions: A0 portrait.
  • Selected authors will be invited to present their posters in person at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
  • If a poster has already been presented at another conference, it can only be submitted to the ASCIA Conference as an ‘encore’ abstract, not for publication. The presenter should be one of the authors listed on the abstract.
  • ASCIA’s preference is for the poster author to present, and they must also be registered for the conference, unless the author is ill and unable to attend. In that case a co-author may present, if approved by the main author.
  • An author may present multiple posters. ASCIA does not currently set a limit, but it would be unusual for someone to present more than four posters.
  • The poster may be submitted by a third party, and be the point of contact, but they need to advise the presenting author’s name.

2. Clinical Grand Rounds (CGR)

  • Open to clinical immunology/allergy ASCIA Associate Trainee members only, some to be selected for oral presentation in person at the conference venue on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, and live streamed on the conference digital platform.

Abstract Themes (select one):

  • Allergy (Food)
  • Allergy (Drug)
  • Allergy (Other)
  • Autoimmunity
  • Immunodeficiency

Key Dates:

  • 1 May 2025: Abstract submissions open
  • 3 July 2025: Abstract submission deadline
  • End of July 2025: Author notifications of acceptance sent
  • Mid-August 2025: Poster PDF submission
  • September 2025: Printed posters put on display boards at conference venue
  • November 2025: Abstracts published in the Internal Medicine Journal

Submission Details:

  • Titles should be short, descriptive and not contain abbreviations.
  • Abstracts should be checked for spelling and grammar before they are submitted online.
  • Abstracts can contain standard abbreviations, spelled out on first use.
  • Abstracts can contain one or two tables, pictures and diagrams, but should not include symbols such as Greek symbols.
  • Abstracts should only be submitted in English.
  • Abstracts will not be accepted without results included.
  • At least one author needs to be available to present if selected for oral presenation.
  • All abstracts must be submitted by 23:59 (AEST) Thursday 3 July 2025 to be considered.

Format

Abstracts are required to be submitted as a Word document using the template provided below.

Download Abstract Template

Abstract Title

Abstract titles should be formatted in CAPITAL LETTERS, Ariel Size 10, bold font. The title should be a maximum of 20 words, descriptive, and not contain abbreviations.

Authors

Enter each author. First name, last name. Do not list middle names or titles. The presenting author will be listed first and in bold.

Affiliations

A number in superscript will be assigned to each name with the affiliation listed as follows: Organisation, City/Suburb/Town, Country

Online Publication

To be eligible for publication in an online journal, poster abstracts should be original work, not previously published or presented at another meeting.

Published abstracts are also listed on the ASCIA website at https://www.allergy.org.au/conferences/ascia-annual-conference/published-abstracts-ascia.

Authors should advise on submission if their abstract meets the publication criteria or if they do not want their abstract published. All accepted and eligible poster abstracts will be published by November 2025.

Terms & Conditions:

  • All authors must approve of submitting their work for presentation.
  • If an abstract is selected for presentation, the presenting author needs to be available for live Q&A in the session after their presentation.
  • The author submitting the abstract must be registered for the Conference by 3 July 2025.
  • All abstracts must be submitted by 3 July 2025.
  • To be eligible for publication in an online journal, abstracts should be original work, not previously published or presented at another meeting.
  • If an author does not want their abstract published, they must advise this at the time of submission.

FAQ

  1. Are previously published and/or presented abstracts (encores) allowed?
    Yes, but will not be published.
  2. Is there a character or word limit that abstracts must adhere to, besides the limit of one page?
    300 words in the body of the abstract.
  3. Should abstracts be submitted in English?
    Yes, only English is accepted.
  4. Are tables/figures allowed in abstracts?
    1-2 small tables/figures are allowed.
  5. Can a non-author complete the submission form on behalf of the authors and be the main contact?
    Yes.
  6. If accepted, can a non-author (who is familiar with the content) present on behalf of the authors?
    No, oral presentations must be by an author who is registered at the conference.

Enquiries

For all abstract enquiries please contact the Conference Secretariat.

E: program@ascia2025.com
P: +61 7 3255 1002