Abstract Submissions
Abstract Submission requirements are listed below. Please note, requirements have been updated. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. First-time presenter? Consider visiting our Abstract Guidelines section for more detailed information.
1. Submission deadline: 12:00 am EDT, July 1, 2026. Abstracts will not be reviewed after this deadline.
2. Abstracts are graded by members of the NRBC Program Committee using a standardized rubric to ensure inter-rater reliability. Due to the high number of abstract submissions, Case Studies will no longer be reviewed.
3. Abstracts must be submitted electronically: https://www.northeastregionburnconference.org, using the designated ABA format of Title, Author, Introduction, Method, Results, Conclusion, Applicability to Practice and Funding.
4. There must be reported data for Results section. Failure to report data will result in automatic disqualification.
5. Submissions are limited to 2,500 characters, Calibri 11 font. Characters are letters, numbers and punctuation, and include abstract title, authors and content. Authors are limited to names only. Due to site limitations, Special Characters and Tables may not be used. If accepted, tables may be featured on poster and/or podium presentations.
6. Any abstract exceeding 2,500 characters will not be fully printed beyond the word limit. Font style/size should not be altered.
7. Abstracts must not contain any product or commercial names, organizations, burn center name or other identifying information.
8. Lead authors will be notified of acceptance. It is the responsibility of the lead author to notify all other listed authors.
9. ALL scheduled dates and times are final. No changes will be made. Either the lead author or a secondary person must be available to present at the designated date/time.
10. ALL lead and secondary presenters must complete an American Burn Association Conflict of Interest at the time of submission and register for the NRBC once accepted.
11. Due to slotting concerns, any institution submitting multiple abstracts must register one presenter for every two abstracts.
12. Presenters who fail to register or present accepted abstracts shall forfeit ability to submit abstracts to the NRBC for a period of one year.
13. For additional information or questions related to abstract submission, please contact [email protected]. Be sure to reference abstract title and/or assigned number.
Tips and suggestions for first-time or new presenters
The mission of the NRBC is to provide a regional platform for original or recently presented research related to improving burn care. This conference also serves as an opportunity for attendees to gain experience creating, writing, presenting or moderating at a professional conference.
Some recommendations when preparing a podium presentation:
- Read and follow instructions under Abstract Submission section
- Consider your target audience when preparing content
- Excluding Title and subtitle slides, allow one minute discussion per slide
- Limit number of words per slide, using large font (28 or 32) size for bullets, check spelling!
- Practice your presentation to ensure all major points are covered within the designated timeframe (12-13 minutes discussion, 1-2 minutes for Q&A)
- Consider including contact email for anyone interested in more information
- Remember, you are the expert on the subject you are presenting, and the audience wants to learn more about what you have to share!
2026 Northeast Region Burn Conference
Scientific Program Abstract Submission Form
Deadline for submission is 12:00 am EDT, July 1, 2026