19th International CMV Workshop & ECCI 2026  Contact

Abstracts Instructions & Submission

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

We are pleased to invite abstract submissions for the following presentation formats:  Oral Presentations and Posters.

Abstract Submission Opens:  9th March 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline: 7th June 2026  extended until 19th June 2026, 23:59 CET (Central European Time)

Online Submission

Abstracts must be submitted through the Oxford Abstracts online system.

Please sign in or create an account to access the submission form:  https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81384/submitter

Please note: The email address used to create your account will be used by the Workshop Secretariat for all correspondence regarding the meeting and your abstract submission.

Submission Guidelines

After signing in, you will be required to complete all mandatory fields in the submission form (marked with *).

  • Please ensure your abstract complies with any stated word limits.
  • You are responsible for proofreading your abstract carefully before submission, as reviewers are not permitted to edit submitted content.

Abstract Submission Instructions

Title *

  • Enter the full title of your submission.
  • Maximum title length: 40 words.
  • Please italicize taxonomic names where appropriate.
  • Do not use all uppercase letters or end the title with punctuation.
  • The title will be used in the final programme.

Presentation type *

  • Select one of the following: Oral, or Poster.

Authors and affiliations *

  • Enter all authors in the order they should appear in the programme.
  • Do not use all uppercase letters for names.
  • The system allows only one presenting author to be designated.
  • Multiple affiliations may be listed for each author.
  • Ensure that the same institution is entered consistently for all authors.
  • Confirmation that the presenting author will register for the meeting is required.

Abstract *

  • Maximum length: 300 words (Title, authors, and affiliations are not included in the word count.)
  • Italicize taxonomic names where appropriate.
  • Use the standard structure:  1) Introduction/Aim 2) Materials and Methods 3) Results 4) Conclusions
  • Graphs, tables, and images are not permitted.

Topics *

  • Select the topic category that best fits your abstract.

           Note: Choosing a topic is mandatory, even if the system allows submission without one.

All author approval *

  • This required confirmation verifies that all listed authors have reviewed and approved the submission.

Young Investigators

  • Check this box if you wish your abstract to be considered for the Young Investigators Session. (Applicants must be under the age of 40 at the time of the Workshop)

Permission to publish *
This required confirmation grants permission to the organizers of the 19th International CMV Workshop & ECCI 2026 to publish the abstract in electronic and printed materials (abstract book, programme, poster gallery) if accepted.

Submitting Your Abstract
  • You may pause and return to your submission at any time before the deadline, but you must press “Submit” to save it.
  • After submission, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to review and revise your abstract.
  • Please check carefully that your abstract follows the submission guidelines and matches the required format (see Abstract Sample).

After Submission

Modifications: Abstracts may be edited until the new submission deadline: 19 June 2026. Review will begin after this date.

Multiple Submissions: A separate form must be completed for each abstract. The number of oral presentations per presenter may be limited due to scheduling constraints.

Withdrawal: To withdraw an abstract, please contact: [email protected] 

Editing an abstract or submission
    • Login to the Oxford Abstracts platform using your credentials.
    • Please ensure you use the same email address and login details that you used when sending your submission.
    • Go to your event dashboard and click View on the event your submission is associated with.
    • To edit a submission you have already made, click on Edit (on your personal dashboard). 
    • You can edit any submission, even if it is complete, subject to deadlines and settings.
    • Make the changes required to your submission, scroll down to the bottom of the form, and then click on Submit (bottom right of the form).
    • If submissions are closed, Edit will be greyed out, and clicking on the title link will direct you to a read only version of your submission.
Review Process and Notification
      • Each abstract will be reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee with relevant expertise.
      • Incomplete submissions (missing required * fields) will not be considered.
      • The Scientific Committee will consider authors’ preferences but reserves the right to determine the final presentation format (oral or poster).
      • Reviewers cannot edit abstracts — please proofread carefully.
      • Notification of acceptance will be sent by email after the review process.

     If accepted, the presenting author must register for the 19th International CMV Workshop & ECCI 2026 and attend in-person by the stated
     registration deadline and present the work. Instructions for oral and poster presentations will be provided after the review process.

Contact

For questions regarding abstract submission, please contact: [email protected] 

Abstract Submission

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