SETAC North America 46th Annual Meeting - Call for Abstracts

August 20, 2025

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When you submit an abstract, you will be asked to select an appropriate track and session for your submission. This list includes a description of each session and lists the session chairs.

Please Note

  • You do not need to be a SETAC member to submit an abstract; however, you will need to have an account in our database. You can create an account on the SETAC website, which you can use to submit an abstract or register for a SETAC meeting.
  • Abstract submissions are free until 4 June.
  • Abstracts will be accepted from 5–11 June for a $50 rush fee.
  • Late-breaking science abstracts will be accepted from 9 July–20 August for a $50 rush fee. These will be presented as posters only in a dedicated session and not assigned to topical sessions.
  • Submissions will be reviewed by the abstract review committee and you will be notified via email about acceptance.
  • All presenters must register for the meeting, pay applicable registration fees and attend the meeting.

Guidelines for Writing Abstracts

  • Submit abstract to a track and a session to which the subject matter is applicable
  • Use title case for your title (for example, “Recommended Minimum Reporting Information for Environmental Toxicity Data”)
  • Spell out abbreviations and acronyms in the title
  • Keep abbreviations and acronyms to a minimum in the abstract and fully define at first reference
  • Do not include citations
  • Do not promote a commercial product, process or service
  • Write for your audience: session chairs and colleagues
  • Be clear and concise. Suggested outline:
    • Include one or two sentences on background
    • Identify the challenge, problem, question or purpose of the work
    • Explain how you plan to address the challenge
    • Describe methods or approach without getting into excessive detail
    • Report results or hypothesis, as appropriate
    • Summarize main conclusions if research is complete
    • Note the relevance of the study: How findings advance the topic or how they can be applied
  • The body of the abstract should not exceed 2,500 characters (including spaces)

Submit abstract here.