Abstract Submission Guidelines
We invite you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 29th American Peptide Symposium and 15th International Peptide Symposium.
We will begin accepting abstracts on November 1, 2024.
Important Dates
Oral Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025
Travel Award Applications Due – Students and Postdocs: February 15, 2025
Notifications Emailed to Lead Author: March 1, 2025
Late Breaking Poster Submission Deadline: May 1, 2025
Note: Abstracts submitted after January 31, 2025 will not be considered for oral presentations, only poster presentations.
Appropriate Topics for Oral and Poster Presentations
| Peptides and Technology | GPCRs Signaling & Targeting |
| Computational Science | Glycopeptides: why glycans matter |
| Biosynthetic Innovations | Peptide Materials for Regenerative Medicine |
| Peptide Pharmacology | Peptides and Disease States |
| Rising Above the Rule of 5: Macrocycles and Beyond | Peptide Catalysts |
| Peptide Delivery and Targeting | Novel Peptide Synthesis Methods |
| Peptides and the Microbiome | Peptides rising: the new wave of peptide therapeutics |
| Peptide Libraries | Peptide materials |
| Peptides and Nucleic Acids | Peptidomimetics |
| Posttranslational Modifications and Epigenetics | DEI in science |
File Information
Length: The body of the abstract should be approximately 250 words, about half a page of text.
File Format: PDF only, may include up to one image.
Example: A template/example file can be downloaded here.
Submission Types
When completing the submission form, you will be given the following options:
Oral Presentation Preferred
If not accepted for an oral presentation, your abstract will be considered for inclusion in the program as a poster.
Oral Presentation Only
If not accepted for an oral presentation, you do not wish to be included in the program as a poster.
Poster with Consideration to Present at the YI Symposium (trainees only)
You are interested in presenting a poster, and would like to be considered for a flash talk presentation during the Young Investigator Symposium being held Sunday afternoon, June 15th.
Poster Only
You would like to be considered for a poster presentation only.
Young Investigator Poster Competition
In addition to choosing one of the above submission options, young investigators may elect to enter the Young Investigator Poster Competition with monetary prizes given to the winners.
Young Investigators are defined as undergraduates, graduates and post docs.
Young Investigators who are chosen to present orally will automatically be entered into the ESCOM Science Foundation Oral Presentation Competition. Three winners will receive monetary prizes.
Image: Dr. Alexander Lund-Nielsen, formerly of École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, the 2023 YI Oral Presentation Winner
Young Investigator Symposium
We’re excited to introduce the Young Investigator Symposium, debuting at the 2025 American Peptide Symposium! This unique half-day event is dedicated to showcasing innovative research by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in peptide science.
The Symposium provides emerging scientists a platform to share insights, connect with peers, and engage with established experts, advancing both research and professional growth. Join us for an inspiring session that’s set to become a staple for the next generation of leaders in peptide science.
ESCOM Science Foundation
ESCOM Science Foundation, founded by Dr. Bert L. Schram and Mrs. Dr. Elizabeth A. Schram, has kindly sponsored three awards to be given to the top three outstanding oral presentations given by young investigators. In addition, the Foundation also sponsors the Schram Young Scientists Lunch and Mixer. The American Peptide Society acknowledges this generous contribution, which supports the development and promotion of young aspiring researchers in peptide science.
Image: Mrs. Dr. Elizabeth A. Schram and Johan Elgersma at 2019’s Schram Young Scientists Luncheon