Deadlines: Abstract submissions are due 1 February 2026. Only one abstract will be considered per presenter.

 

Abstract Instructions: Abstracts must follow the GARD 2026 Guidelines.

 

Abstract Review: Decisions on abstract acceptance will be made by 15 March. Please note that you may be offered to present a presentation type different from your preferred selection.

 

Abstract Submission Contact Details

Which topic best describes your abstract? Note: This information will be used to assign your presentation into a topic-related session.

1. Disease Ecology, Disease Management, Disease Surveillance, Epidemiology

2. Immune Defenses, Novel Pathogens, Pathogen and/or Host Evolution, Pathogenesis/Pathology, Pathogen Genetics/Replication

3. Diagnostics, Policy/Human Dimensions, Risk Analyses, Trade, Stressors

4. Other (you will be asked to indicate)

GARD 2026 is striving to create a gender-balanced presentation schedule. Toward this end, please indicate the gender with which you identify. You may choose to leave this field blank.

GARD 2026 also is striving to ensure racial and ethnic diversity in the presentation schedule. Please indicate the race and/or ethnicity that best describes you. You may choose to leave this field blank.

Are you a student?

Are you an early career professional (e.g., research technician, post-doc, assistant professor)?

Intended Conference Participation

Please rank your preference for presentation delivery.

Choice 1

Choice 2

Choice 3

Please indicate the host type. (select one or more)

Please indicate the pathogen type

Please indicate the current status of the information you will be presenting.

If your abstract is accepted, do you approve recording of your presentation for sharing with virtual conference participants via a secure server (i.e., not shared publicly) that are unable to participate in real-time?

If your abstract is accepted, do you approve recording of your presentation for public sharing after the conference?

To deliver your presentation, is special assistance needed?

Only one abstract will be accepted per presenter.

Please review your abstract before you submit. GARD 2026 Guidelines

**Files must be submitted in (.doc, or .docx) format to be considered by the committee.
Please label the Abstract file name as: surname, first name initial, and presentation category (1, 2, 3, or 4).
     e.g., Brando_M_2

File size is limited to 5,000 kb.

View Abstract Template

**If there are questions about abstract submission, please contact Leon Grayfer (leon_grayfer@gwu.edu) or María Torres-Sánchez (torressanchez.maria@gmail.com).

Summary

Terms and Conditions
By submitting this abstract, I confirm that this study complies with all relevant regulations that apply in the country (countries) where I conducted the research (e.g., humane use of animals, biosafety, ethics). Also, if my abstract is accepted, I agree to promote an environment conducive to diversity, equity and inclusion at GARD 2026.

Thank You

Thank you for submitting your abstract to GARD26!  The Scientific Committee will be reviewing them in February and should extend an invitation to present before 15 March 2026.  For questions, please contact Leon Grayfer (leon_grayfer@gwu.edu) or María Torres-Sánchez (torressanchez.maria@gmail.com).

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