What’s New for 2027?

The new MD-PhD Tandem Abstract format recognizes and encourages collaboration between clinical and technical experts. It allows a clinician and a collaborating technical expert to submit an abstract as dual first authors and present their work jointly.

In addition, “Deep Dive into New Dimensions” sessions are available for standard ISMRM abstracts. These oral sessions focus on developing or applying MR sensitivity along specific dimensions, such as spatial, temporal, velocity, or exchange dimensions, as well as other quantitative biomarker dimensions. The sessions will be assembled by the AMPC and will be preceded by an introductory talk.

Submission Requirements

• Submit abstracts electronically through the ECHO platform.
• Submit original work that has not been published previously.
• Select the appropriate abstract type and carefully review its requirements.
• Rank your preferred presentation formats: oral presentation, digital poster, and traditional paper poster. While presentation preferences will be considered, the final presentation format will be determined by the AMPC based on the program needs and availability. If your abstract is accepted, you are expected to participate in the Annual Meeting regardless of the presentation format assigned.
• Confirm that an author or designated representative will attend the meeting and present the work in person.
• Acceptance notifications will be sent by email in February 2027.

ISMRT abstracts follow separate submission guidance.

What Each ISMRM Abstract Needs

• Primary Category and Subcategory
• Secondary Category and Subcategory
• One General Keyword
• 40-word Impact statement
• 100-word Synopsis organized into Motivation, Goals, Approach, and Results
• 750-word abstract content
• Up to five (5) figures, with captions limited to 500 characters each
• One Preview Figure

Impact Statement and Synopsis

The Impact Statement and Synopsis should use clear, accessible language that can be understood by members outside the authors’ immediate field. They must contain text only, without equations, images, references, or citations to material in the full abstract.

The 40-word Impact Statement should stand alone and explain why the work matters. Authors should describe how the results could affect scientists, clinicians, patients, future research, or technological capabilities. Impact does not have to be positive or expected; a finding that demonstrates the need for a different approach may also be important.

Authors are encouraged to use relevant abstract keywords in the Synopsis to improve searchability after publication

The 100-word Synopsis should summarize the following four elements:

• Motivation: What specifically motivated the study?
• Goals: What question, technical goal, or advancement did the study address?
• Approach: What overall method or study design was used?
• Results: What principal findings demonstrate how well the goals were achieved?
  View examples of Impact Statements and Synopses

Preview Figure

Authors must upload one Preview Figure for use on program session pages and preview or teaser pages. The Preview Figure is not part of the abstract review and:

• Should provide a simple, uncluttered representation of the work;
• Must be legible of small sizes, particularly on mobile devices;
• Do not include a caption or small text; and
• The figures will be publicly visible on session pages.

Authors may also upload an optional institutional, project, or consortium logo. If more than one institution must be acknowledged, combine all applicable logos into one image.

Additional Submission Items

• Optional institutional/consortium logo image
• Grant funding, code, data, and supporting links must be included in the Acknowledgements only and will not be shared with reviewers.

Abstract Content Guidelines

• Abstracts must be written in English.
• Content must be scientific, engineering, clinical, or industry-related and may not promote products or companies. Company names may be used only to identify equipment.
• Abstract content is limited to 750 words total. Up to five figures may be included, and each figure caption is limited to 500 characters.
• Clinical recommendations must be evidence-based.
• Research must follow accepted scientific standards.
• Previously rejected abstracts may be resubmitted.
• AI writing tools (e.g., ChatGPT) may be used; however, authors remain responsible for accuracy and integrity of all content. AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
• Falsified data or statements will result in rejection and may affect future submissions.
• Include grant funding, code, data, and supporting links in the Acknowledgements only (not visible to reviewers).

Tips for Authors

• Start the submission early and create an ECHO account before the deadline approaches.
• Draft your Impact Statement and Synopsis before completing the abstract.
• Choose Primary and Secondary categories carefully to ensure expert review.
• Use different Primary and Secondary subcategories when appropriate.
• Review the list of categories, subcategories, and keywords before submitting.
  • See the full list of categories and keywords here
• Obtain approval from all co-authors before submission.
• Confirm that all names, affiliations, funding sources, and disclosures are complete and accurate.
• Review the abstract-writing webinars available here (members only):
  • ISMRM AMPC Virtual Meeting: The Basics of Submitting an Abstract
  • ISMRM Abstract Writing Webinar Series: An Overview of Crafting Strong ISMRM Abstracts, Session I
  • ISMRM Abstract Writing Webinar Series: Insights on Clinical & Technical Abstracts, Session II
  • ISMRM Abstract Writing Webinar Series: Insights on Clinical & Technical Abstracts, Session III