Abstract FAQ

What is the submission deadline?
11:59 PM ET, December 5, 2023. All abstract-related deadlines are at the top of this page.

Who can I contact for technical support with the submission site?
For technical support with the submission site, please email meetings@aai.org.

What is the abstract submission fee?
There is no fee for AAI members (paid through December 31, 2023) to submit an abstract. Nonmembers are subject to a submission fee of $140. Join AAI now to get immediate access to the no fee opportunity, as well as the reduced registration fees.

How long can my abstract be? Can I include images?
Your abstract title is limited to 200 characters. Your abstract body is limited to 1,500 characters. Title and authors do not count against the  1,500-character limit.

No figures, charts or images can be included.  

How many abstracts can I submit?
There is no limit to the number of abstracts an author can submit. Do not send multiple submissions of the same abstract; duplicate abstracts will be rejected.

Can I revise my abstract?
Revisions to your submission can be made before the submission deadline of 11:59 PM ET, December 5, 2023. No edits will be accepted after then.

To make changes to your abstract prior to the deadline, you must log into our abstract submission platform and edit there. You will or will not receive a new confirmation email.

Can I add an author or remove an author from my abstract?
You cannot change the FIRST AUTHOR (the submitter). Authors can be changed before the submission deadline of 11:59 PM ET, December 5, 2023. Requests after this date will not be accommodated.

Is my submission complete?
Your submission is complete when you select “Submit” at the end of the abstract submission process. You will also receive an email with your abstract number and a link to review your submission. Submissions with Status: INCOMPLETE” will not be processed.

When and how will I know if my abstract is accepted?
Abstract acceptance notices will be sent first week of March via e-mail to the presenting author only. It is the responsibility of the presenting author to notify and ensure that all co-authors are informed that the abstract has either been accepted or rejected, and to disseminate the presentation scheduling information. If your abstract is accepted, you will receive guidelines for preparing poster and podium presentations.

Should I register for IMMUNOLOGY2024™ to present my abstract?
Yes, all abstract presenters must register to attend IMMUNOLOGY2024™.

What are late breaking abstracts?
Late breaking abstracts are for those submitters who miss the regular submission period. These submissions are only offered the opportunity to present as a poster. Authors of late breaking abstracts are not eligible to apply for IMMUNOLOGY2024™ travel grants or awards.

Can I request my abstract be presented on a certain day or time?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate date/time presentation requests. We will however be respectful of those requests due to religious requirements.

When can I get into the Poster Hall to set up my poster? When must I remove my poster?
Presenters are to place their posters in their assigned space between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on their scheduled day. On Saturday and Sunday, posters must be removed between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM. On Monday, posters must be removed between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM. Posters not removed will be discarded.

Where can I find the Embargo and Copyright information?
You can review the Embargo and Copyright policy on the Abstract Policies and Procedures (Link to this page) page.

How do I cite an IMMUNOLOGY2024™ abstract?
The following is the suggested style for citing an IMMUNOLOGY2024™ abstract:

After abstract has been accepted but before it is published in The Journal of Immunology:

Wang, E., A. A. Cohen, L. F. Caldera Guzman, P. J. Bjorkman, A. K. Chakraborty. 2023. Nanoparticle geometry, immune memory, and antigen presentation determine the cross-reactive antibody response against sarbecoviruses. Presented at: IMMUNOLOGY2023™, Annual Meeting of The American Association of Immunologists, May 11 – 15, The American Association of Immunologists, Inc., Washington, D.C., Abstract 223.1

After the abstract is published in The Journal of Immunology:

Wang, E., A. A. Cohen, L. F. Caldera Guzman, P. J. Bjorkman, A. K. Chakraborty. 2023. Nanoparticle geometry, immune memory, and antigen presentation determine the cross-reactive antibody response against sarbecoviruses. J. Immunol 210: 223.01 (Abstr.)