CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

We are now accepting abstract submissions for PCCS26.

Share your research, insights, and innovations that advance the field of cardiomyopathy under this year’s theme: “Integrating Innovation Across the Cardiomyopathy Spectrum.” Top submissions will be recognized during the Symposium, with cash prizes awarded to the three highest-scoring abstracts.

Complete submission instructions and link to apply are provided below.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Submissions should reflect basic, translational, or clinical science related to cardiovascular disease, including advances in precision cardiology, gene therapy, heart failure management, imaging, artificial intelligence, or other emerging areas that enhance patient care.

Format Requirements

  • Format: Word Document (.doc or .docx)

  • Font: Arial, 11 pt, single spaced

  • Word Limit: 400 words (excluding title, author list, affiliations, table/figure)

  • Required Section Headers: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions

  • Graphics: Up to 1 table or figure may be included (not counted in word limit)

  • Keywords: Include up to 5 keywords

  • Affiliations: All institutional affiliations must be listed beside each author’s name.

Featured Novel Topics

  • RNA Biology to Treat Cardiovascular Disease

  • AAV Therapy: The Beginning, The End of the Beginning, or The End

  • Understanding the Cardiac Inflammatory Milieu and Potential Targets

  • Design of Clinical Trials for Rare Cardiac Disorders

Abstract Review Process

All abstracts will undergo peer review by the PCCS26 Event Directors. Up to 15 submissions will be selected for poster presentation during the lunch hour of the in-person Symposium. The top three abstracts will receive recognition and cash prizes during the Closing Remarks of the day’s program.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Relevance to the symposium theme and audience

  • Scientific merit and innovation

  • Clarity, completeness, and quality of data presentation

Top-Prizing Awards

  • 1st Place - $1,000

  • 2nd Place - $500

  • 3rd Place - $300

Presenter Responsibilities

  • The presenting author of each accepted abstract must register and attend the in-person symposium. (Please use the free Trainee ticket type on the Attend page.)

  • The presenting author must present during the live lunch hour of the in-person symposium.

  • All abstracts and presentations must be in English.

  • The submitting author must confirm that all co-authors have approved the abstract content and consent to its publication (e.g., website, program materials, etc.).

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET

  • Notifications Sent: January 20, 2026

Questions?

Please contact Maureen McArthur Hart any time at mmcarthurhart@health.ucsd.edu.