Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine
83rd Annual Scientific Meeting
“Weathering the Storm in Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine”
March 11-14, 2026
Chicago, IL
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Society of Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine (SBSM) invites abstract submissions for the next Annual Meeting, March 11-14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The SBSM Annual Meeting is an open scientific and clinical forum where investigators from allied disciplines pool their knowledge, consider problems of conceptual relationships, and develop ideas that will stimulate further research.
The meeting is devoted to the presentation of scientific papers, symposia, workshops, poster sessions, and invited lectures, and special attention is given to networking opportunities to foster ongoing relationships within the organization.
We invite you to contribute to the exchange of information and ideas by submitting your research. Submissions that address the meeting theme of “Weathering the Storm in Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine” are particularly encouraged. Limited competitive travel scholarships are available to authors to assist with the cost of attendance. Information on how to apply will be on the SBSM website in the coming weeks.
The deadline for abstract submissions is September 9, 2025 at 5pm EST.
More about the theme:
The Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine (SBSM) and society at large are experiencing more frequent (metaphorical and physical) storms. The 83rd Annual SBSM Meeting will highlight innovative findings that offer insights into the mechanisms of biological weathering and the psychological, social, and behavioral factors that foster resilience in the face of increasing storms. There will also be a focus on the importance of scientific communication to the general public and practical tools for increasing these skills.
Programming will highlight work on a variety of topics across the biopsychosocial health spectrum.
Here are the three types of submissions for the September 9th deadline:
- Symposium Submissions: A symposium provides an integrated set of presentations around a central theme. Proposals that address innovative, emerging, or provocative topics from multiple perspectives are encouraged. Symposium presentations typically include 3-4 presenters and a discussant who will conclude the presentation with an integrative summary and discussion. The symposium Chair/organizer should submit a synopsis of the session summarizing the symposium theme, objectives, and each presentation. Because the SBSM review process is blinded, author names should not be included in the synopsis. A separate abstract should be submitted for each presenter. Symposium presentations are scheduled for 60 minutes.
- Standard Abstract Submissions: Standard abstracts are presented during paper or poster session. Paper presentations are clustered with other papers around common themes and presented via oral presentations that are approximately 10 minutes in length per paper presentation. One abstract is submitted per paper presentation. Poster presentations are grouped thematically within the poster/exhibit hall. Poster Sessions allow abstract authors to discuss their research with interested colleagues for 90 minutes in an informal setting. One abstract is submitted per poster presentation.
- Case-Based Submissions: Case-based presentations should include a description of one or more clinical cases, followed by a discussion of the novel aspects of the cases/treatments and how they fit into the context of the relevant literature. If you are preparing a case-based submission, please obtain permission from the patient (or surrogate decision maker if appropriate) prior to submission.
There will also be a late-breaking abstract portal that will open later this year. Submissions made through this mechanism will only be considered for poster presentations. If you are interested in submitting a study currently in progress (i.e., without finalized results), we encourage you to submit when the late-breaking abstract portal is open.
We look forward to your submissions and to seeing you in Chicago in 2026.
For questions, contact info@thesbsm.org.