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The 2026 AMLI Annual Meeting will be held in Salt Lake City, UT, August 13-16, 2026.

Submit your research, gain recognition in the field of medical laboratory immunology and get published in the Journal of Immunological Methods!

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Abstract Submission Categories

We invite submissions in the following areas:

  • Original translational and clinical research in immunology.
  • Novel immunological methods for diagnostics.
  • Case studies on immunologic diseases.
  • Software applications, AI, or other algorithm development and integration into clinical practice.
  • Health economics and outcome research for clinical immunology testing.
  • Quality/process improvements in immunology labs.
  • Method comparisons of classic and novel assays.

 

Important dates:

  • Abstract submission opens: February 15th.
  • Abstract submission closes: May 15th.
  • Decision on abstract acceptance is communicated in June.

 

Submission Guidelines

  • Submissions are only accepted via our online abstract portal. Refer to the portal for more detailed guidelines.
  • Abstracts must be submitted in English and must be under 350 words.
  • Tables should be in Microsoft Office format (not an image). Note: word count is affected when tables are included.
  • One single panel figure can be included and must be at least 300 dpi.
  • Abstract format: Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
  • The same person may serve as the presenting author for up to 3 abstracts.
  • Presenting authors must be registered participants.
  • Accepted abstracts will be presented in Poster Sessions.
  • Award winners will be invited to give an oral presentation.

 

Awards & Scholarships

Authors of accepted abstracts can apply for the following awards and scholarships:

  • Young Investigator Award – For applicants 35 years or younger.
  • Peter Maxim Memorial Clinical Laboratory Scientist Award – For Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
  • Doctorate Award – For Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree holders.
  • Future Leaders in Medical Laboratory Immunology Award – Includes a 2-year AMLI membership for rising talents in the field. A brief statement of interest, a CV, and a letter of support are required to be submitted for this award.
  • Travel Allowance Scholarship – Covers up to $1,000 in travel expenses for one recipient.

Note: Applicants may apply for a maximum of two awards but cannot apply for both the Doctorate Award and the Future Leaders Award.