Abstracts

Abstract Submission

2026 Call for Abstracts

Do you, or someone you know, have research to present in any of the areas listed below? If so, you should submit an abstract for presentation.

Behavioral Teratology
Birth Defects Surveillance
Clinical Teratology
Computational Toxicology
Developmental Pharmacology
Developmental Teratology/Toxicology
Environmental
Epidemiology

Functional/Postnatal Teratology
Genetics and Cytogenetics
Genomics/Bioinformatics/Pharmacogenomics
Hazard/Risk Evaluation/Regulatory Testing
In Vitro/Stem Cells/Alternative Approaches
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Mechanisms of Abnormal Development

Molecular Biology
Placental Function/Implantation
Pregnancy Registry
Public Policy
Reproductive Toxicology/Fertility
Toxicokinetics
Other

Abstract Submission Instructions

Abstract submission is easy. Abstracts are submitted electronically using a system that guides you from one easy step to the next. The first step to submit an abstract is to create your ID and password. Please note that the email used during this process will receive all correspondence regarding abstract submission and assignment. Submission is quick and easy. If you have any questions, contact Becca Isakower at Becca@bdrp.org.

Download Abstract Submission Instructions

The deadline for abstract submission is February 15, 2026.

Presenting an abstract at the Annual Meeting provides a way to share your research with your colleagues, meet people from all over the world interested in similar research topics, and is an invaluable networking tool.

Notification of Programming for Submissions

The submitting author will be notified by email by early March to inform them if their abstract has been accepted for presentation during the meeting. Abstracts may be accepted for either a platform presentation or a poster presentation. Authors of abstracts assigned to platform sessions will each have 10-15 minutes to present their research. Authors of abstracts assigned to present posters will be assigned to poster sessions during which time they will attend their posters and discuss their research with attendees.

New Poster Size This Year!

Due to the limited space in the poster hall, each poster board will hold two posters on each side. Your poster must not exceed 3.75 feet (45 inches) in height by 3.5 feet (42 inches) in width.

Abstracts

Abstract Submission

2026 Call for Late-Breaking Abstracts–Starting on February 27

Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Instructions

Whether you have new data to present or were unable to submit your abstract by the regular deadline, you can still submit an abstract for presentation during the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention 66th Annual Meeting taking place June 14 to 17, 2026, in Washington, DC. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Becca Isakower at Becca@bdrp.org.

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Submission Deadlines, Assignment, and Publishing Information

Late-breaking abstracts will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with notification sent within 7 to 10 days of submission.

March 16, 2026: Late-breaking abstracts submitted by March 16 will be included in the 66th Annual Meeting Program published in the journal Birth Defects Research.

The final deadline for submission of late-breaking abstracts is June 1, 2026.

June 5, 2026: Accepted late-breaking abstracts will be shared with attendees in the meeting app.

New Poster Size This Year!

Due to the limited space in the poster hall, each poster board will hold two posters on each side. Your poster must not exceed 3.75 feet (45 inches) in height by 3.5 feet (42 inches) in width.

Abstracts

Abstract Submission

2026 Call for Late-Breaking Abstracts–Submission Deadline June 1

Abstract Submission

Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Instructions

Late-breaking abstract submission is easy. Abstracts are submitted electronically using a system that guides you from one easy step to the next. The first step to submit an abstract is to create your ID and password. Please note that the email used during this process will be the email address for all correspondence regarding abstract submission and assignment. Submission is quick and easy. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Becca Isakower at Becca@bdrp.org. Becca@bdrp.org.

Download Abstract Submission Instructions

Submission Deadlines, Assignment, and Publishing Information

Late-breaking abstracts will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with notification sent within 7 to 10 days of submission.

March 16, 2026: Late-breaking abstracts submitted by March 16 will be included in the 66th Annual Meeting Program published in the journal Birth Defects Research.

The final deadline for submission of late-breaking abstracts is June 1, 2026.

June 5, 2026: Accepted late-breaking abstracts will be shared with attendees in the meeting app.

New Poster Size This Year!

Due to the limited space in the poster hall, each poster board will hold two posters on each side. Your poster must not exceed 3.75 feet (45 inches) in height by 3.5 feet (42 inches) in width.