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Abstract Submission

Call for Abstract Submissions

Researchers, clinicians, and professionals in cancer research are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at ICRS2025. This is an opportunity to showcase innovative research and contribute to the global fight against cancer.

Abstract themes include:

  • Epidemiology
  • Genetics
  • Cancer in Southeast Asia
  • Predisposition
  • Environmental Risk Factors
  • Multiomics
  • Artificial Intelligence in Cancer
  • Spatial Biology
  • Machine Learning
  • Digital Healthcare
  • Computational Tools and Analysis
  • Biomarker Discovery
  • Tumour Ecosystem
  • Metastasis
  • Tumour Microenvironment
  • Cancer Microbiome
  • Drug Resistance
  • Recurrence
  • Molecular Mechanisms
  • Innovative Approaches
  • Emerging Advances
  • Precision Medicine
  • Immunotherapy
  • Cancer Vaccines
  • Theranostics
  • Immunoediting

 

How to submit:

  1. Create an account on Microsoft CMT and submit your abstract through the system by 30 March 2025.
  2. Abstract acceptance will be notified through email on 9 April 2025.
  3. Please submit the following on Microsoft CMT by 7 May 2025, after confirming your acceptance:
    • Poster (saved as a PDF file) – for participants accepted for Rapid Fire Presentations
    • Oral presentation slides – for participants accepted for Oral Presentations

Abstract Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts must be written in clear English (UK). 

  • Please enter the title and the body of your abstract in the submission form 

  • All abstracts should be submitted through Microsoft CMT by 11:59PM, 30 March 2025 (+8 GMT). 

  • Abstracts should be written with the information as follows:  

Title 

Abstract title should be less than 30 words and be in Title Case, in bold font.  e.g.  

“Effects of Treatment X on Cancer”. 

Author 

Author’s name must be written in full. List any institutional affiliation, state, and country.  

Abstract Body 

Abstracts should not exceed 300 words 

Keywords 

5 keywords 

 
Disclaimer: 

  • It is the responsibility of the authors to ensure that their text does not contain typos or grammatical errors.  

  • Authors should avoid submitting a title or an abstract that has been previously published in a journal or presented at another conference. If the work has been presented before, authors are encouraged to include new data or insights. All submissions should be original. 

  • By submitting your abstract, you agree to grant permission for the ICRS 2025 Organising Committee to publish your abstract in our proceedings.  

  • Copyright. Distribution, republication and duplication of all contents and materials provided and distributed by ICRS2025 are strictly prohibited. Presenters should ensure that the materials used in their conference presentations have permission from the copyright owner. 

How to register for Microsoft CMT (skip this if you already have a Microsoft CMT account) 

  1. Go to our Microsoft CMT page: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICRS2025 

  1. Click on Register. 

  1. Enter your details in the registration page. 

  1. Check your e-mail for an activation link and click on it to verify your account. 

  1. Return to our Microsoft CMT page and log in. 

How to submit on Microsoft CMT 

  1. Go to our Microsoft CMT page: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICRS2025 

  1. Register for an account or log in if you have an existing account. 

  1. Click “Create new submission” and choose “Poster and Oral Presenters”. 

  1. Fill up the submission form: 

  • Enter your abstract title and the body of your abstract in the empty fields. 

  • Select subject areas relevant to your work. 

  • Upload your full abstract (with authors, affiliations, etc.) in word document format. 

  • Specify whether you are requesting to present as oral or poster presenter. 

  1. After you submit the form, you will be prompted to specify any conflicts of interest. You may proceed and click “Done” on the bottom left of the screen. 

  1. Upon receiving your abstract acceptance notification, you may upload your presentation slides or poster under the “supplementary material” section. 

Note: The supplementary material section will only be visible after you have submitted your abstract. 

Poster Submission

  1. All posters selected for Rapid Fire Presentation should be submitted via our Microsoft CMT page: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICRS2025  by 11:59PM, 7 May 2025 (+8GMT). 
  2. Presenting authors must complete registration payment for the symposium by 7 May 2025. 
  3. Please name your poster in the following format: [Registration Number] Poster. 
  4. The poster should be a visual presentation of your submitted abstract.  
  5. Poster size: A0 portrait 
  6. Your name (Bold and underlined), co-author’s name(s), relevant affiliations and logos should be displayed on the poster.  
  7. Logos can be downloaded here. (Please insert the logo in the format that could be straightaway downloaded ICRS2025.jpg) 

Poster Presentation

  1. Presenters are responsible for printing, setting up and removing their own posters. 
  2. Presenters are free to showcase their work to the audience during presentation slots/breaks/networking sessions. 
  3. Any materials left on the poster board at the end of the poster exhibition will be removed and discarded. 
  4. Your final presentation format is subject to approval by the Scientific Committee based on your abstract. For authors who have opted for an oral presentation, should your abstract not be selected for oral presentation, you will be automatically reassigned to the poster presentation category. 

Why Submit?

  • Present your research to an international audience of experts and peers.
  • Selected abstracts will be eligible for awards, and top presentations will be featured in the symposium’s proceedings.
  • Engage with leading researchers and clinicians, fostering collaborations and expanding your professional network.
  • Play a role in advancing knowledge and innovations that can impact cancer treatment and care worldwide.

 

Award Categories

  1. Oral Presentation Award 

  • Prize: RM500 

  • Eligibility: The Best Abstract Award recognises outstanding research abstracts submitted by registrants opting for oral presentation. Awardees will deliver oral presentations during the event. 

  • Selection criteria: The 3 best abstracts from each of the 4 symposium themes will be awarded. Abstracts will be evaluated based on relevance to the conference theme, impact and innovation of the research, clarity and scientific rigor, and potential for an engaging presentation. 

  • Total Number of Awards: 12 

  1. Young Investigator Award

  • Prize: RM500 x3, RM 350 x3, RM 250 x3 

  • Eligibility: Early career researchers within 3 years of PhD completion or pathology training. 

  • Selection criteria: The Young Investigator Award recognizes outstanding early-career researchers who have demonstrated exceptional promise and achievement in their field. Candidates will be evaluated based on their Curriculum Vitae (CV). 

  • Number of Awards: 9

  1. Travel Grant Awards

 

The ICRS 2025 Scientific Programme Committee will carefully review all submissions and select the best abstracts for recognition. Check below for the eligibility criteria: 

 General Criteria: 

  1. Only abstracts submitted by the submission deadline will be considered. 

  1. Presenters must complete their registration and attend the symposium on-site to be eligible. 

  1. The ICRS 2025 Scientific Committee will review all submissions and notify awardees via email. 

  1. Applicants can apply for multiple award categories based on eligibility, but only one award will be granted per person. 

  1. Only one award will be granted per applicant, even if multiple abstracts are submitted. 

  1. Students who choose to register through the Student Ambassador Program will not be eligible for selection for the Oral Presentation Award or Travel Grant Awards. This policy ensures fairness and equal opportunity for all participants, as the Student Ambassador Program offers its own distinct benefits and support. We encourage students to carefully consider their options before registering. 

  1. Work that has been previously published or presented elsewhere may be submitted, but the information must be provided as to where the work was presented or published. 

  1. Work that has already been published or presented elsewhere will not be eligible for any awards. 

  1. Awardees will be notified before the symposium. The decision of the ICRS 2025 Scientific Committee is final. 

  1. Awards will only be granted to the presenter specified in the abstract (corresponding authors or co-authors are not eligible). Awardees must submit a valid form of ID (e.g., Malaysian IC or passport). 

  1. If any documentation or information is found to be false, the award will be revoked. 

  1. Awards may be revoked if the content of the selected abstract is deemed inadequate or problematic.