2025 Abstract Submissions

The American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP) is calling for scientific abstract submission for its annual meeting to be held August 14 to 16, 2025 in Austin, TX. This conference is a premier gathering for interventional pulmonologists, pleural specialists, and healthcare professionals interested in Interventional Pulmonology and Advanced Bronchoscopy, offering a unique space to discuss groundbreaking research, innovative practices, and the latest advancements in the field. Present your work, exchange ideas with peers, and contribute to the advancement of the field and improving patient outcomes.

Abstract submissions close January 27, 2025

General Submission Information:

Kindly review the submission instructions thoroughly to avoid the administrative withdrawal of your abstract. Ensure to provide a working email address for correspondence purposes. Please direct any inquiries or concerns to [email protected] and expect a response within 48 hours. 

There are 3 submission types: original research, case reports, procedure video reports.
  • Original research abstracts should include the following sections: Background, methods, results, conclusions, and references. They should not exceed 400 words (excluding title, affiliations, and references).
  • Case reports should include introduction, case description, conclusion, and references. They should not exceed 300 words (excluding title, affiliations, and references).
  • Procedure video reports should include introduction, procedure description and conclusion. They should not exceed 300 words. Video submitted should be maximum 2 minutes long, MP4 file format, and preferable in HD (1080) resolution. There should be no audio or music overlay. The video should explain the procedure in enough detail with the use of text, arrows, highlights or other visual callouts, making the content fully self-explanatory. Video should be of high quality that is suitable for online publication. All video editing should be performed only by the author(s). Third party video editing assistance is not allowed.  
    • For instructions on Procedure Video Reports submission requirements, click here
    • For instructions on how to use Vimeo System, click here
    • For an Example Video, click here
Please indicate the topic category that best fit your abstract:
  • Pleural Disease
  • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
  • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
  • Healthcare Transformation
  • Miscellaneous

Cost of Submission: Submitting an abstract/case report is free.

Registration and Accommodations: Presenting authors must register themselves and attend the meeting in person (NO virtual attendance options). Registration, travel, and hotel assistance will not be provided unless contacted by the conference organizing committee.

Publication Rules: Publication is contingent upon in-person presentation at the meeting. Presenting authors who have not accepted to present by the deadline provided in the invitation and have yet to reach out to us regarding any delay may have their submission(s) withdrawn from presentation and publication. Accepted submissions for AABIP 2025 cannot be published elsewhere before August 31, 2025.

Presentation Limits: You may submit as many abstracts/case reports as you wish, but presenting authors will be limited to up to four (4) presentations.

Patient Consent Policy (for case report or procedure videos): Though our submission portal does not have a field to upload a consent form, you should obtain the patient's consent and abide by HIPAA policies. If the patient can no longer sign for consent but previously gave it verbally, you can write a letter stating so and have it signed by whoever received it.

Extensions Policy: There will be no extensions to the submission deadline unless specified by the Program Organizing Committee.

Evaluation

  • Abstract submissions will be reviewed by the Abstracts Review Committee for acceptance.
  • Abstract acceptance notifications will be sent to authors by email within 45 days after the submission deadline.
  • The top abstracts will be accepted for podium presentation and presenters will receive a research award from the AABIP.

Selected Abstracts

Selected submissions will be invited to participate in-person during the 2025 AABIP Annual Conference to be held August 14 to 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Selected abstracts will also be published as an online supplement in the Journal of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (JOBIP).   Presenting authors must register themselves and attend the meeting in person (NO virtual attendance options).

Selected Original Research and Case Report Presentation Categories:
  • Selected abstracts will be invited to present their digital poster in-person during the E-Poster Presentations
  • Selected abstracts will be invited to present in-person in the AABIP Lightning Session
Selected Procedure Video Report Presentation Categories:
  • Selected video reports will be displayed at the procedure video report station. 
  • Selected video reports will be invited to present in-person during the Reels to Remember Session

Top Abstract and Procedure Video Report: Those selected as the top abstracts and procedure video reports will receive complimentary registration to the 2025 AABIP Annual Conference and will be invited to present in-person at the Top Abstract Session. 

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