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SIR 2026


ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING


How are abstracts chosen for the Annual Scientifi c Meeting?


Inside the SIR 2026 abstract selection process


A Step 1


Submitting an abstract Abstracts are submitted to one of two categories: original scientifi c research and educational exhibit. Original scientifi c


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ll abstracts submitted to the SIR Annual Scientifi c Meeting go through a comprehensive review process which


prioritizes anonymity, equity and quality. Highlighting the best science that interventional radiology has to off er is a long process—one that requires strict methodology, careful review and multiple dedicated volunteers.


research, which includes abstracts for oral or traditional poster presentations, may include both laboratory and clinical investigations of topics that would be appropriate for publication in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Educational exhibits are designed to deliver practical, procedure-focused education that prioritizes teaching over research and are often referred to as posters.


“We have a cut-off number for how many we can accept in each area,” said SIR 2026 Scientifi c Program Vice Chair Paula Novelli, MD, FSIR. “This year we were looking for around 400 oral scientifi c research abstracts, and about 100–140


traditional posters.” This target number is based upon the overall Annual Meeting program, space and logistics.


Step 2


Blinded review Once submitted, the abstracts go through a blinded review process, where each submission is randomly assigned to three reviewers (stage 1 of


“ This year we were looking for around 400 oral scientifi c research abstracts, and about 100–140 traditional posters.”


— Paula Novelli, MD, FSIR SIR 2026 Scientifi c Program Vice Chair


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