Abstracts and Awards – BCVS Scientific Sessions 2025
July 23–26, 2025
Marriott Baltimore Waterfront | Baltimore, Maryland
Abstract submission for #BCVS25 is now closed.
Cardiac Regeneration, Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering
Cardio-immunology and Inflammation
Cardio-oncology
Cardiovascular Technologies and Therapeutics
Cell Death Mechanisms, Apoptosis, Necrosis and Autophagy
Clinical/Translational Research
COVID 19 in the Cardiovascular System
Excitation-Contraction Coupling, Ion Channels and Arrhythmias
Extracellular Vesicles and Exosome Biology
Genetics and Genomics of Cardiovascular Disease
Human Cellular Models of Disease
Inflammation, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
Mechanisms of Cardiac Remodeling, Hypertrophy and Failure
Mechanisms of Heart Failure Preserved Ejection Fraction
Mechanisms of Myocardial Fibrosis
Mitochondria and Metabolism
Myocardial Ischemia, Oxidative Stress, and Cardioprotection
RNA in Cellular Regulation and Therapeutic Innovation
Sarcomeric Function and Contractility
Sex-based Differences in Heart Disease
Signal Transduction Pathways
Systems Approach to Cardiovascular Biology
Transcriptional and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
Cardiovascular Development and Congenital Heart Disease
Gene Expression Control: Transcriptional and Epigenetic Insights (NEW!)
Interorgan Links in Cardiovascular Disease
Non-left Ventricle Cardiac Domains in Health and Disease (NEW!)
The suggestions below are intended to provide guidance on abstract writing.
Title
To the extent the data permits, make the title dynamic and conclusive, rather than descriptive. For example, “Hypoxia Inhibits Kv1.5 Channels in Rat Pulmonary Artery Smooth Muscle Cells” is preferable to “Effects of Hypoxia on Kv1.5 Channels.” Explicit titles denoting the findings should be used (not “Investigations of…,” “Studies of…,” etc.)
Structure
Abstracts may have the following identifiable sections, but they are not mandatory: Introduction, Hypothesis, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Abbreviations
Abbreviations may be used after they are spelled out or defined. Use generic, not commercial, names for all therapeutic agents.
Category
Be sure to select up to three abstract categories that best describes your work. Category selection determines which team grades the abstract. If you select the appropriate category, your abstract will be blindly graded by experts familiar with the science of the category.
Common mistakes
- Failure to state the hypothesis. We advise a formal statement such as, “We assessed the hypothesis that…”
- Failure to state a conclusion. We encourage a final sentence that says: “In conclusion…”
- Failure to state sample size. The reviewers want to assess the quality of the data – they need a mean SEM and a sample size.
- Excessive use of abbreviations. All but the most standard abbreviations should be defined, and most abstracts should have less than 3 abbreviations.
Traps to avoid
- Typographical errors
- References cited in the abstract
- Not providing context or a statement of relevance that provides the rationale for your study.
- Complex graphics. Simple line or bar graphs are most appropriate. Ensure the font size is adequately large on each axis to be visible. Check a printed version of the abstract before submitting.
- Duplicative work
Remember: Make sure your abstract is clear, concise, and follows all rules. Show your abstract to a colleague prior to submission and modify accordingly. A fresh pair of eyes will help spot any errors and will ensure the final package is ready for submission.