Thank you for your interest in submitting an abstract for the 2027 IDRC. All submissions must align with the conference theme and present original work that has not been previously published or presented at another major meeting prior to the conference date.
IMPORTANT: Please do not include abstract title, author names, or affiliations in your abstract text. As your abstract will undergo a blind review process - we cannot have this information included.
Please ensure you review the abstract submission guidelines carefully before submitting your abstract. Guidelines can be found below.
Abstract Submission Opens: Monday 15th June 2026, 00:00 Indian Standard Time
Submission Deadline: Sunday 4th October 2026, 23:59 Indian Standard Time
Notification of Acceptance: End of November 2026
Conference dates: 18th-19th March 2027
Submission categories
Donor recruitment, engagement and retention – for example recruitment strategies, donor experience and availability, behavioural insight, communications, younger donors.
Donor safety, well-being and ethics – for example donor health / follow-up, safeguarding, consent, ethics, psychological wellbeing, regulation.
Evolving role of registries and future treatment models – for example changing registry functions, integration with cell and gene therapies, a changing transplant ecosystem, service model development, commercial activities.
Data, digital and AI – for example machine learning, large language models (LLMs), predictive analytics, interoperability, registry data, digital tools, cybersecurity, data governance.
Equity, access and representation – for example equity of access, experience and outcome, health inequalities, underrepresented / under-served populations, global access, affordability.
Quality, operations and the supply chain – for example laboratory practice, standards, accreditation, logistics, cryopreservation, operational resilience, process improvement.
Collaboration and the global community – for example registry-to-registry collaboration, partnerships with government/industry, international coordination, shared infrastructure.
Emerging registries and resource-constrained contexts – for example low-middle income country perspectives, scaling registries, innovating under constraints, sustainability, local solutions, capacity building.
Abstract submission guidelines
Before submitting your abstract, please ensure you have reviewed the below guidelines. Full abstract terms and conditions can be found below.
Submission guidelines
Abstracts must be submitted in one of the categories:
Donor recruitment, engagement and retention
Donor safety, well-being and ethics
Evolving role of registries and future treatment models
Data, digital and AI
Equity, access and representation
Quality, operations and the supply chain
Collaboration and the global community
Emerging registries and resource-constrained contexts
All abstracts must be submitted online via the Abstract Submission Platform. Faxed, emailed or mailed abstracts will not be accepted.
Product advertisements are not appropriate for presentations. The Abstract Review Committee reserves the right to exclude abstracts that promote commercial interests inappropriately or are viewed as unethical in content.
Abstracts may be submitted either for oral or poster presentation. The top scoring abstract submissions will be picked for oral presentation. All accepted abstracts not selected for oral presentation will be offered poster presentation. Please indicate your preference when submitting.
Each abstract will be peer reviewed for (a) content, (b) the merit of the research or work, and (c) adherence to abstract formatting instructions outlined where applicable. The decision to accept or reject an abstract rests with the Abstract Review Committee.
Please do not include abstract title, author names, or affiliations in your abstract text. As your abstract will undergo a blind review process - we cannot have this information included.
There is no limit to the number of abstracts a person may submit.
Conference Copyright Statement: Authors of each abstract retain the copyright for their own abstracts.
Submission process
Submit complete abstracts electronically via the official submission portal by Sunday 4th October 2026, 23:59 Indian Standard Time. Late submissions will not be considered.
Once an abstract is accepted, no changes can be made to the content or authors. Please ensure you review all content carefully before final submission. All submission will undergo peer review.
The primary presenter should be the primary contact. Notification of acceptance or rejection and all future correspondence will be communicated to the presenting author from the IDRC team.
Notification of acceptance will be sent by the end of November 2026.
The primary presenter of an accepted abstract (oral or poster) is expected to register and attend the conference. If the primary presenter is unable to attend, one of the other authors will be expected to attend and present the abstract. The IDRC team must be notified of any change in presenter: info@idrc2027chennai.com
Abstract formatting instructions
To ensure consistency and fairness in review, abstracts must adhere strictly to the following requirements:
Language: All abstracts must be submitted in English. Your submission should be edited to ensure clear communication of your work.
Topic selection: All abstract submissions must be submitted under one of the categories listed in the guidelines.
Word count: The word limit is 300 words, excluding title and author information. Title must be a maximum of 15 words.
Authors & Institutions: Please provide full names and institutional affiliations (institution, city, country) for all authors. Ensure the presenting author is included first.
Structure: Abstracts should follow a structured format using the headings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Acronyms/Abbreviations: These should be defined the first time they appear.
Presentation format: Please indicate your preference regarding abstract presentation format – either oral or poster.
Submitting authors must declare that the abstract/s submitted are the original work of at least one author/presenter and that they have secured all necessary permissions for any third-party content included.
All presentation materials, research, data, slides, and content provided by the author/presenter remain their (or relevant third party’s) intellectual property.
The author(s) agree to presents accurate, evidence based and ethical information and content, and to avoid defamatory, discriminatory, or inappropriate content.
The primary presenter of an accepted abstract (oral or poster) is required to register, pay, attend and present their material at IDRC 2027. Funding may be available for individuals from low to middle income countries. Please contact info@idrc2027chennai.com for information on this.
If the submission is selected, consent is provided for the presentation slides (oral presenters), video, audio recording and photos taken during the oral presentation/poster presentation to be used and published by IDRC 2027 including being provided to delegates of the IDRC 2027 Congress.
Submitting authors must declare the work described in the abstract has appropriate approval under local, ethical and animal experimentation rules
Submitting authors must declare that their work does not conflict with any existing copyright agreements with alternate publishers.
Submitting authors provide consent for their presentation materials to be used to assist with promoting IDRC 2027.
Terms and conditions of registration of attendance can be found here.
FAQ
How do I submit an abstract?
You can submit complete abstracts electronically via the official submission portal by Sunday 4th October 2026, 23:59 Indian Standard Time. Late submissions will not be considered.
What type of presentations are available?
Abstracts may be submitted either for oral or poster presentation. The top scoring abstract submissions will be picked for oral presentation. All accepted abstracts not selected for oral presentation will be offered poster presentation. Please indicate your preference when submitting.
Can funding or disclaimer statements be included?
Yes, if applicable. They should be placed at the bottom of the abstract and are not included in the word count.
When does submission open?
Monday 15th June 2026, 00:00 Indian Standard Time.
When does submission close?
Abstract submission closes on Sunday 4th October 2026, 23:59 Indian Standard Time.
When will authors be notified of submission acceptance or otherwise?
Authors will be notified of the outcome of their submission via email by the end of November 2026.
Are presenters required to register for IDRC 2027?
Yes. As a presenter (oral or poster) you are required to register and pay to attend the congress. Funding may be available for individuals from low to middle income countries. Please contact info@idrc2027chennai.com for more information.
What are the key dates that I need to be aware of?
Abstract Submission Opens: Monday 15th June 2026, 00:00 Indian Standard Time
Submission Deadline: Sunday 4th October 2026, 23:59 Indian Standard Time
Notification of Acceptance: End of November 2026
Conference dates: 18-19 March 2027
