Call for Abstracts

Mabuhay! CYFAM will be hosting its Research Symposium at the 6th Annual National Conference this coming March 2026 at Houston, Texas! It will be an excellent opportunity to discuss your research amongst your fellow peers, colleagues, and mentors!

The CYFAM Research Division is looking for abstracts in the fields of (a) basic science (b) clinical/translational, and/or (c) public health, especially those pertaining to Filipino-American health.

Researchers from all training levels (undergraduate to attending/faculty) are encouraged to apply! Folks who are submitting internationally and are selected for oral presentations or for poster presentations will be able to attend the Research Symposium virtually. Please see the form below for abstract submission guidelines.

Important Dates and Deadlines (subject to change): 

• November 12, 2025 @ 12:00 PM PST: Abstract submissions open

• January 18, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PST: Abstract submissions close

• January 19-30, 2026: The judge panel begins evaluations 

• February 2, 2026: Selected oral presenters are notified

• February 6, 2026: Selected poster presenters are notified

• February 12, 2026: Declaration of all selected presenter intent deadline

• March 14-15, 2026: CYFAM National Conference 2026 in Houston, TX!

All submitted abstracts are considered for poster and/or oral presentation. Selected authors will have the option to be featured on the CYFAM website and CYFAM Conference Proceedings. Symposium awardees will be honored at the end of the event.