Abstract Sessions

Abstracts are accepted for Poster, Podium or Poster Tour. The list of abstracts being presented in each session can be found below under the session name.

Podium Sessions

There will be two podium sessions, which will be held at the York Ballroom on the following days:

• Podium Session A: Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM CT
• Podium Session B: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM CT

Poster Tours

There will be two poster tour sessions with 6 concurrent poster tours, which will be held at the MR 3-5 (North Building) on each of the following days:

• Poster Tours 1-6: Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM CT
• Poster Tours 7-12: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM CT

Poster Sessions

There will be two poster sessions which will be held at the MR 3-5 (North Building) on the following days:

• Poster Session A: Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM CT (1-53)
• Poster Session B: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT (54-107)

Please note the following:

1. Poster presenters will only have the option to present in person this year.
2. Your poster will be identified by the Poster # at the poster session.
3. Please do not print the Poster # on your poster. All the poster boards will be numbered.
4. Posters can be installed starting at 8:00 AM CT and must be removed after the poster session. The poster hall will be locked at 7:00 PM CT.
5. The maximum poster size is 4′ high x 6′ 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).
6. All Poster Presenters must upload a PDF of their poster by January 29, 2024 (recordings are no longer required). A Poster Presentation Upload link will be sent to all Presenting Authors on January 22, 2024.
7. Poster presenters will be required to stand by their poster for the first 1.25 hours 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 1.25 hours of the poster session. You are invited to spend the last 15 minutes visiting other posters.
8. All poster presenters must attend the poster session for the abstracts to be printed in The Journal of Rheumatology.
9. Only authors listed on the abstract may present posters at the meeting otherwise abstract must be withdrawn.
10. All presenting authors must be registered for the conference.

CRA Abstract Awards

The Abstract Awards have been established to recognize exceptional research presented at the podium or poster sessions and to encourage participation of young faculty and trainees at the CRA ASM. The first author must apply for the award during the abstract submission process.  Applicants that do not apply will not be considered for an award. The top 5 abstracts for each award are adjudicated at the Annual Scientific Meeting and awards are presented during the Gala Dinner. Award winners will be notified via email on Friday afternoon. Case reports will not be considered for awards. Click here for more information on the following awards:

1. Best Abstract on Quality Care Initiatives in Rheumatology
2. Best Abstract on Research by Young Faculty
3. Best Abstract on Paediatric Research by Young Faculty
4. Best Abstract on Basic Science Research by a Trainee
5. Best Abstract on Clinical or Epidemiology Research by a Trainee – Phil Rosen Award
6. Best Abstract on SLE Research by a Trainee – Ian Watson Award
7. Best Abstract by a Medical Student
8. Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Resident
9. Best Abstract by an Undergraduate Student
10. Best Abstract by a Post-Graduate Research Trainee
11. Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Post-Graduate Research Trainee
12. Best Abstract on Spondyloarthritis Research Award

AHPA Abstract Awards

The AHPA offers three abstract awards. Award winners will be announced at the AHPA Annual General Meeting. Click here for more information on the following awards:

1. Carolyn Thomas Award – first author of the best scientific abstract
2. Barbara Hanes Memorial Award – best abstract submitted by an Occupational Therapist as first author.
3. Best Trainee Abstract – best abstract submitted by a trainee as first author.