Abstract Submission Deadline Abstracts will not be accepted after the deadline
December 7, 2026 (5:00 pm PT)
CRA Foundation Education Bursary Abstract Deadline This deadline applies only to MOH PGY 4 and 5 rheumatology residents (who are CRA members and qualify for the bursary).
January 18, 2027
Acceptance or Rejection Notifications The podium presentation date and time will be included in the acceptance notification for all podium presenters
February 5, 2027
Abstract Acceptance Deadline All abstracts must be accepted and the presenting author (author or co-author) must be selected.
February 12, 2027
Poster Presentation Upload Link A poster presentation upload link will be emailed to all Presenting Authors from no-reply@pheedloop.com.
March 5, 2027
Poster Presentation Upload Deadline All posters must be uploaded.
March 24, 2027
Poster Session Notifications Special requests must be made before the Poster Session Notification deadline. Poster Session Notifications will be emailed to all Presenting Authors.
March 24, 2027
Poster, Podium, Poster Tours and Abstract Workshop Lists Moderators, presenting authors, session dates, times, and poster numbers will be posted below under the session name.
April 10, 2027
Abstract Award Notifications The top 5 abstracts for each award are adjudicated at the Annual Scientific Meeting and awards are presented at the Gala Dinner. Award winners will be notified via email on Saturday afternoon.
Abstract Guidelines
Attendees at the 2026 CRA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) are invited to submit abstracts for presentation during the meeting. We encourage you to submit abstracts relating to original research, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses. Case reports or case series are acceptable. Project proposals without data or results will not be accepted. Abstracts may be presented at one meeting prior to the CRA ASM but data cannot be published before the CRA ASM. Abstracts cannot be submitted on data that has already been accepted for publication as a manuscript (publication in abstract form from a conference presentation is acceptable). Read more…
Abstracts are accepted for Podium, Abstract Workshop, Poster Tour and Poster Session. The list of abstracts being presented in each session will be posted under the session name on March 25, 2026.
The Abstract Workshops will feature top abstracts and allow you to engage directly with cutting-edge research and participate in lively discussions with leading experts. To secure your spot, be sure to register for Abstract Workshops during registration:
Friday, April 17, 2026 , from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM ATAdd to Calendar
1F: Translational Science Abstract Workshop
1G: Unmet Needs in Pediatric Rheumatology Abstract Workshop
Friday, April 17, 2026 , from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ATAdd to Calendar
2D: Recent Clinical Developments in the Understanding of Inflammatory Arthritis Abstract Workshop
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM ATAdd to Calendar
3F: Translational Insights in Pathogenesis and Biomarkers Linked to Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Abstract Workshop
There will be two Poster Tour sessions, each featuring four concurrent Poster Tours. New this year, Poster Tours will be held in dedicated meeting rooms, providing a more engaging, comfortable, and interactive experience for attendees. Please check the schedule for room locations
Poster Tours 1-4: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM AT Add to Calendar
Poster Tours 5-8: Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM AT Add to Calendar
Poster presenters will only have the option to present in person.
Your poster will be identified by the Poster # at the poster session.
Please do not print the Poster # on your poster. All the poster boards will be numbered.
Posters can be installed starting at 8:00 AM AT and must be removed after the poster session. The poster hall will be locked at 7:00 PM AT.
The maximum poster size is 4′ high x 8′ wide. Please ensure that it is a one-piece poster presentation or that you bring fasteners for a multi-page presentation (6 Velcro dots will be provided for each poster board).
A Poster Presentation Upload link and instructions will be sent to all Presenting Authors on February 16, 2026. The max upload file size is 25 MB.
Presenting Authors must also upload a PDF of their poster by March 6, 2026 (recordings are no longer required).
Presenting Authors will be required to stand by their poster for the first hour of the poster session to answer any questions or discuss the content of the poster. Abstracts that are being considered for awards will be adjudicated during the first hour of the poster session. You are invited to spend the last 30 minutes visiting other posters.
All Presenting Authors must attend the poster session for the abstracts to be printed in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Only authors listed on the abstract may present posters at the meeting otherwise abstract must be withdrawn.
All presenting authors must be registered for the conference.
CRA Abstract Awards
Congratulations to all the CRA Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract Award winners! Click here for more details
The Abstract Awards have been established to recognize exceptional research presented at the podium or poster sessions and to encourage the participation of young faculty and trainees at the CRA ASM. The First Author must be eligible for the award and must apply for the award during the abstract submission process. Applicants that do not apply will not be considered for an award.
The First Author must be the Presenting Author for all trainee awards to be eligible for adjudication at the CRA ASM. The top 5 abstracts for each award are adjudicated during their designated session and awards will be presented during the Gala Dinner. Case reports and case series will not be considered for awards. Click here for more award information
Best Abstract on Basic Science Research by a Trainee Award
Best Abstract on Clinical or Epidemiology Research by a Trainee – Phil Rosen Award
Best Abstract on Equity Diversity and Inclusion in Rheumatology
Best Abstract by a Medical Student Award
Best Abstract on Pediatric Research by Young Faculty Award
Best Abstract by a Post-Graduate Research Trainee Award
Best Abstract on Quality Care Initiatives in Rheumatology Award
Best Abstract on Research by Young Faculty Award
Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Resident Award
Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Post-Graduate Research Trainee Award
Best Abstract on SLE Research by a Trainee – Ian Watson Award
