Overview
The deadline has passed. ATS is not accepting abstracts or case reports for ATS 2027 at this time.
Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be communicated to submitters in mid-January 2027. For more information, please contact us at abstracts@thoracic.org.
Details about the call for late breaking abstracts will be available in December. The deadline for late breaking abstracts will be Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027.
Important Policies & Submission Details
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
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 inprogress 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
Review
- Who reviews and programs submitted abstracts and case reports?
- Submissions are reviewed by one of 14 Program Committees. Submitters select the reviewing program committee when selecting their category.
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. Email notifications are sent from ats@support.ctimeetingtech.com.
- 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 2027.
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 in May 2027.
- Accepted abstracts and case reports will also be available in ATSConference365 and the ATS Conference App as follows:
- ATSConference365 in April 2027*
- ATS Conference App – May 2027*
- * subject to change