Call for Abstracts
Abstract submission for the 16th JSH International Symposium 2026 in Kamakura is now open.
The JSH International symposium is an annual meeting for hematologists and basic researchers to exchange advanced knowledge and the latest information on the specified theme. The main theme of the symposium 2026 is "Stem Cells and Beyond".
The 16th JSH International Symposium 2026 will be held only in in-person format. (There will be no online distribution for presentations). More information will be shared here in the near feature.
For submitting abstracts, the organizing committee welcomes clinical studies and basic research in all areas of hematology (see the category list below).
When the submission is accepted for presentation, presenters will be asked to create a poster. Abstracts earned high scores will also have a chance to be presented in an oral session. In addition, presenters in an oral session who are aged 45 years or younger, will be considered for the 16th JSH International Symposium Awards.
We look forward to receiving many submissions.
The Category List
- Hematopoietic stem cells / Hematopoiesis
- Myeloid neoplasms (basic and clinical)
- Lymphoid neoplasms (basic and clinical)
- Bone marrow failure / Clonal hematopoiesis (basic and clinical)
- Erythroid / Megakaryocyte / Platelet disorders (basic and clinical)
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation / Cell and gene therapy
- Pediatric hematological disorders / Genetic predisposition
- Others
Conflicts of Interest (COI)
If you have a COI to declare, please complete the procedure from the following URL.
When declaring COI, please insert your abstract number as below.
Ex) Abstract No: T000077 → 00077 (5 numbers)
Members of the Japanese Society of Hematology (Japanese)
Non-members of the Japanese Society of Hematology (Japanese)
Non-members of the Japanese Society of Hematology (International Members/Overseas)
Approval of IRB or ERB
In the case that a presentation theme relates to "Ethical guidelines for Clinical Research", the approval of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or the Ethical Review Board (ERB) is required.
Please refer to the following website
https://www.jshem.or.jp/news/20240213/
Submission guidelines
Abstracts must be submitted online within 300 words.
Submission Deadline: 15th January, 2026 12:00(JST)
| 4th November,2025 | Abstract Submission Site Opens |
|---|---|
| 15th January 2026 12:00 (JST) | Abstract Submission Deadline |
| February - March 2026 | All submitted abstracts will be reviewed |
| Late-March 2026 | Selection result will be announced. Instructions for poster presentation will be announced to authors who are selected. |

