Submission

• Can a non-author complete the submission on behalf of the authors and be the main contact?
  • No. The submitter is automatically the first author. The submitter/first author cannot be changed once an abstract is in-progress nor after it is submitted. The person submitting the abstract must be the first author. All notifications will go only to the submitter/first author.
• How many abstracts can I submit?
  • There’s no limit in the number of abstracts submitted by the same person. If multiple abstracts/case reports are accepted, these may be programmed at the same time. The submitter should plan to have a co-author present in their place if needed.
• How many co-authors can be included in an abstract?
  • Up to 50 authors may be listed for each submission.  All authors listed must be aware that their names appear on the abstract and have knowledge of the abstract submission.
• Are previously published and/or presented abstracts allowed?
  • No. Abstract submission criteria #4 states that abstracts must contain: the results of the study including new data not previously published or presented at a major national or international meeting.
• Where can I add references?
  • References are optional. If you wish to include references, you may add them to the abstract body. Note: this would count towards the 400-word count limit.
• Help! I forgot to add a co-author to my submission. Can I add a co-author after submission is finalized?
  • Once an abstract or case report is submitted, you are not able to make edits. Please contact abstracts@thoracic.org for help adding a co-author to a submission. Note: the first author/submitter may not change

Presentation

• When will I know when my Scientific Abstract or Case Report will be presented?
  • Email notifications will be sent to submitters in Mid-January. At that time, submitters will be notified of their presentation date and time.
• Can I change my scheduled presentation date or time?
  • No. Changes cannot be made to the schedule.
• If accepted, can a co-author present in place of the first author/submitter?
  • Yes. A co-author may present in place of the first author/submitter. It is the responsibility of the first author/submitter to share details about their submission with the person presenting on their behalf. The person who presents the abstract will need to register for ATS 2026

Publication

• Will accepted Scientific Abstracts and Case Reports be published?
  • Yes. Accepted Scientific Abstracts and Case Reports are published in the Online Abstract Issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (AJRCCM), available online at www.atsjournals.org in May 2026.
  • Accepted abstracts and case reports will also be available in ATSConference365 and the ATS Conference App as follows:
    • ATSConference365 in April 2026*
    • ATS Conference App – May 2026*
• Who has the copyright of an abstract presented at the conference?
  • Authors retain copyright of their abstracts submitted/presented at the conference.

* subject to change