Best Abstract Award

Take your research to the next level—the AIBC Scientific Committee invites you to submit your abstract and provide the opportunity to compete in the Best Abstract Competition – receiving recognition by showcasing your work on a prominent stage and earning a rewarding and prestigious prize.

All abstracts which have been selected as an oral presentation will automatically be entered into the competition and will be judged on site.

Prize:
• One-week clinical rotation at the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Houston, Texas*
• Round-trip airfare provided by United Airlines**
• Grant in the amount of US$1250 to cover accommodation in Houston during the rotation, as well as additional travel expenses.

* Rotation must take place between January 1, 2027 and October 1, 2027.
** Travel must be completed by October 10, 2027.

Guidelines for Original Research of Abstract Submissions

Abstract Submission:
All abstracts must be submitted online by Wednesday, July 15, 2026, via the congress website only. Submitters must be the first author of the abstract.

Originality:
Only original work that has not been previously published will be accepted. Submissions with preliminary results are allowed. Authors are responsible for the authenticity and originality of their research.
Patient anonymity must be preserved at all times.

Registration:
The first author or oral presenter must be registered for the Congress by Tuesday, September 1, 2026, via the congress website.

Registration and attendance at the congress is mandatory to participate in the competition. Winners who cancel for any reason will not be entitled to collect their award.

Notifications:
All official communication, including acceptance or rejection notices, will be sent via email. It is essential that the presenting author provides a valid email address and checks their inbox regularly.

Certification:
A certificate and prize will be presented at the Congress Closing and Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 16:15.

Terms and conditions

One (1) return United Economy ticket from Melbourne (MEL) or Sydney (SYD) or Brisbane (BNE) to anywhere on the United network in the U.S.A.
Travel must be completed before October 10, 2027.
Travel must be completed outside of any blackout periods which apply during school holidays and public holidays in the Australian State or Territory of departure.
Promotional seats allocated to the winner of this prize (Winner) for Travel are limited, and there may be times your reservation cannot be made on your preferred dates. United Airlines will use reasonable endeavours to ensure you are able to Travel on your preferred dates but is unable to guarantee this.
Flights must be booked in H class.
Travel is on United Airlines and United Express operated flights only. Travel is not valid on codeshare flights (an arrangement whereby one flight is published under two or more airline schedules).
The Winner and any passengers are responsible for obtaining any and all visa requirements and travel insurance for the Travel when necessary and if applicable.
The Winner is responsible for any and all additional government taxes and charges associated with the Travel.
Any additional flights or amendment to Travel outside of the Travel will be at Winner’s own expense.
Flights for Travel may be subject to change.
Travel can be redeemed by the Winner only and may not be transferred to any other person, including family members. In circumstances where ‘pair tickets’ (two tickets) have been won, they must be redeemed at the same time with the same itinerary.
Tickets for Travel cannot be converted to cash. The Winner (and any passengers) are not permitted to change the scope of Travel, including but not limited to any changes to destinations, class of service or the length of Ticket Validity Period.
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Lost or stolen tickets and/or certificates will not be replaced.
Where the Winner only redeems a one-way flight as opposed to a round-trip journey, the other half (unused) portion of Travel will no longer be redeemable.
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The flights are not applicable for MileagePlus mileage accrual.
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