2026 Posters & Abstracts




Now Accepting Poster Abstract Submissions – Submission Site now Open!


Authors: Read the Call for Poster Abstracts before drafting your abstract.

Important Notes for Authors

  1. You must become an AAPS member before submitting your abstract if you plan to use the membership discount on your registration to attend and present your poster at the 2026 NBC. Join now!
  2. Be sure to read all instructions and complete all tasks. The submission site will guide you through submitting your abstract step-by-step.
  3. Use the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser. Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is not supported.
  4. All abstract submissions must be completed in the submission website. AAPS will not accept abstracts submitted by other means.
  5. You must format your abstract as described in the Call for Poster Abstracts.
  6. Review the Tracks/Themes/Keyword(s) in the Call for Poster Abstracts before beginning your submission to ensure your abstract fits the meeting’s tracks.

There is a non-refundable, per abstract, submission fee of $75 for students/post docs and $150 for professionals/non-students to submit a Poster Abstract. Submission fees are payable by credit card only

Submission Deadline: January 28 at 5:00 pm ET

Submit Poster Abstract Now!

Information for Volunteer Screeners


AAPS seeks volunteer poster abstract screeners to review submitted poster abstracts for the 2026 National Biotechnology Conference. To be a screener you must agree to:

  1. Review and select the Review Groups in which you are experienced. The Review Groups correspond to the NBC Tracks/Themes/Keyword(s)
  2. Review Screener Training before screening begins – available January 30, 2026.
  3. Spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the applicable literature in your area of expertise.
  4. Spend a few minutes reading each abstract assigned to you and answering a few questions about it.
  5. Review assigned abstracts January 30-February 10, 2026.

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