Abstract Submission Opens on June 1, 2026

Please review this page carefully before submitting your abstract.

Registration Requirement: You must be registered for the SFG 2026 Annual Conference to submit an abstract. Access to the submission portal is restricted to registered attendees. Registration opens on June 1, 2026.
Who Should Submit:
The presenting author is responsible for submitting the abstract. Note: All communication about abstract selection and invitations will go to you. It will be your responsibility to forward all communication details to the presenting author. 

Submission Deadlines:
  • General Abstract Submission Deadline: August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
    Accepted abstracts submitted by this deadline will be published in the journal
    Glycobiology and made available online.

  • Late-breaking Abstract Submission: Open September 14 -18.
    Final deadline: September 18, at 11:59 PM (ET). No extensions will be granted.  
    Late-breaking abstracts will not be published in the journal Glycobiology but will be accessible online.
Submission Fee & Requirements:
  • There is a $75 non-refundable abstract submission fee per submission.
  • The abstract submission fee is separate from the meeting registration fee.
  • Abstracts may only be submitted after completing registration.
  • Abstracts must be submitted with the intent to present.
  • If the first author is unable to attend, it is their responsibility to designate a co-author to present on their behalf.

 

ABSTACT FORMAT GUIDLINES

IMPORTANT: When completing the online abstract submission form, carefully read each field and provide the required information in the correct location. Entering information in the wrong field may delay the submission process.

Authors and Affiliations:
  • Enter the full legal name (first and last name) of each additional author, if applicable, starting with the Corresponding Author.
  • In the “Associated Author Affiliation Number(s)” field, list only the numerical affiliation identifiers corresponding to the institutions entered above.
  • If an author has multiple affiliations, separate each affiliation number with a comma.
Character Limit:
  • Maximum of 3,000 characters, not including title, authors, or affiliations.
Figures & Tables:
  • Do not include figures or tables in your submission.
Format:
Final Version Only:
  • Abstracts will be published in Glycobiology exactly as submitted. No edits will be permitted after submission. Please ensure your abstract is complete and finalized before submitting. 
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