Abstracts
Abstract Submission now open!
Important Dates
October 4, 2024 (5:00 pm PT) | Abstract Submission Deadline Abstracts will not be accepted after the deadline |
November 1, 2024 (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). |
November 25, 2024 | Acceptance or Rejection Notifications The podium presentation date and time will be included in the acceptance notification for all podium presenters |
December 13, 2024 | Abstract Acceptance Deadline All abstracts must be accepted and the presenting author (author or co-author) must be selected. |
January 6, 2025 | Poster Presentation Upload link A Poster Presentation Upload link will be sent to all Presenting Authors |
January 31, 2025 | Poster Presentation Upload Deadline An upload link will be emailed to the presenting authors. |
February 5, 2025 | Poster Session Notifications Special requests must be made before the Poster Session Notification deadline. |
February 5, 2025 | Poster, Podium, and Poster Tours Lists Moderators, presenting authors, session dates, times, and poster numbers will be posted below under the session name. |
February 28, 2025 | 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 Friday afternoon. |
Abstract Guidelines
Attendees at the 2025 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…
CRA Abstract Awards
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. 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:
- Best Abstract on Basic Science Research by a Trainee Award
- Best Abstract on Clinical or Epidemiology Research by a Trainee – Phil Rosen Award
- NEW: 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
- Best Abstract on Spondyloarthritis Research Award
- Best Abstract by an Undergraduate Student 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:
- Carolyn Thomas Award – first author of the best scientific abstract
- Barbara Hanes Memorial Award – best abstract submitted by an Occupational Therapist as first author.
- Best Trainee Abstract – best abstract submitted by a trainee as first author.
- ACPAC SIG Abstract Award – best abstract submitted by an Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care (ACPAC) SIG member