22q Abstract Submission 2026

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
14th Biennial International 22q11.2 Scientific Conference

July 14 – 17, 2026 Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay Resort, Crete, Greece
Abstract Submission Deadline is February 22, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
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Are you a Junior Investigator? – (5 Years Post Graduate Training or Less)*
It is imperative that you select junior investigator status during the abstract submission process so that we may identify candidates for these awards.

Junior Investigators must meet the following requirements: Pre-doctoral or ≤ 5 years post graduate training (post-doctoral)
If you are a Junior Investigator, date of last degree conferred or start date of current educational program*
If you are a Junior Investigator, please select one of the following:*
Top junior investigators will receive a certificate, monetary prize, and free registration for the 2028 conference.

These awards will be provided in four categories:

1. Pre-doctoral Clinical Research

2. Pre-doctoral Basic Science Research

3. Post-doctoral Clinical Research

4. Post-doctoral Basic Science Research
CATEGORIES: Please select one*

Clinical – Includes General and Subspecialty Topics, Epidemiology, Non-Behavioral Treatment Modalities, and Non-CNS ImagingBrain and Behavior - Includes Results of Neurocognitive, Language, and Behavioral Measures, CNS Imaging, and Behavioral Treatment ModalitiesBasic Science - Includes Cytogenomics, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Animal Models, Mechanisms, Pathways, Genomic Analysis of Big Data, and Bioinformatics
Presentation Preference: Please select one*

Oral PresentationPoster PresentationNo Preference
Top poster presentations will receive recognition.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Abstract may only be submitted electronically.

• Submission deadline is February 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., EST. Deadline will not be extended under any circumstances.

• Abstract total word limit is 300 (not including title, authors, and institutions)

• Abstract must include background, methods, results, and conclusions

Abstract Guidelines

Abstracts are to be uploaded as a Microsoft Word attachment.

Please follow the style guidelines of the abstract format listed below, and adhere to the following specifications:
- Margins: 1/2"
- Text Alignment: Justified
- Typeface: Times New Roman
- Type size: 12 Point
- Abstract Title: Bold and justified left
- Authors: Underline the name of the presenting author. Include Co-Authors and their affiliations
- Institution: Italics
- Abstracts are to be uploaded as a Microsoft Word attachment. You must use our template for your submission: https://22qsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/International-22q11.2-Conference-Abstract-Template.docx. Abstracts submitted not using the conference template will be returned for correction and resubmission. See a sample abstract here: https://22qsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/22q-and-You-center-Portugal-Abstract_A-Model-for-Care.docx.
- File name must be “LastName_FirstName_22qAbstract2026”. If submitting more than one abstract, please number them 1, 2, 3, etc. at the end of the file name.
PLEASE NOTE – Abstracts that are submitted without correct formatting or file name will be returned for correction and resubmission. The abstract submission deadline will not be extended to accommodate resubmissions. Please check that you have turned off track changes.

Images/figures cannot be included in the abstract submission.

• Previously presented work will be considered for review.
• Published work will not be considered for review.
• Submitting authors are expected to attend the meeting.
• If, for some unforeseen reason, following abstract submission the original submitting author cannot attend the meeting it is the responsibility of the submitting author to ensure that a co-author presents the paper/poster.
• Presenting author changes must be communicated in writing to the program committee.
• The program committee has the right to limit the number of presentations by an individual attendee.
• Repetitive changes in presenting authors could result in future sanctions to submitting authors/sites.
• A written request must be made to withdraw an abstract by March 2, 2026.
• Acceptance of an abstract does not include conference registration fees, transportation, or lodging.
• Presenters must submit payment of registration fees by the deadline date noted in the letter of acceptance.
• Paid registration is REQUIRED to attend the conference and present a paper/poster.
• Submission of an abstract DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN REGISTRATION for the conference.
• If registration payment is not received by the deadline date noted in the letter of acceptance, the abstract(s) will be automatically withdrawn and will not appear in the Program book.
Abstract Title (For tracking purposes only, please include title on uploaded abstract) *
Please upload your abstract to the following: 22q Abstract Submission Upload Link 2026
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

14th Biennial International 22q11.2 Scientific Conference