Last chance to share your research at #SCWD2025
Call for Abstracts 2025, Roma
Be part of the scientific conversation at the 18th International Conference on Sarcopenia, Cachexia & Wasting Disorders. Showcase your findings in muscle health, gain global visibility, and connect with leading experts.
Abstract submission is open
ABSTRACT INSTRUCTIONS
Typing Requirements
✓ Submit in English using a word processor
✓ Length should be 300 words maximum
✓ Use 10-point Arial font
✓ Title in lower-case bold letters
✓ Underline presenting author’s name
✓ No tables, graphs, or figures
✓ Please ensure that your abstract does not contain any error in spelling, grammar or scientific fact
Content Structure
✓ Concise study purpose (“Introduction”)
✓ followed by sections headed “Methods”
✓ “Results” section
✓ Conclusions” section
Submission Process
✓ Complete the online form
✓ Send Word document to: conference2025@society-scwd.org
✓ Deadline: September 15, 2025
Evaluation & Publication
✓ Evaluated by Scientific Committee
✓ Poster presentation at conference
✓ Publication in Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle (JCSM)
✓ Confirmation of acceptance or rejection will be mailed to the mailing address provided in the section “Presenting author.”
✓ Registration fee required by November 15, 2025
Submission of the abstract constitutes the authors’ consent to publication (e.g. SCWD website, conference programs, other promotions, etc.). Instructions for preparation of posters will be sent together with acceptance notifications, and will be available on the SCWD website closer to the conference date.
Important Dates
Sep 15, 2025
Abstract submission deadline
Oct 2025
Scientific Committee evaluation
Nov 15, 2025
Registration fee deadline
Dec 11-13, 2025
SCWD Conference in Rome
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Eligibility & Process
🕒 Deadline: September 15, 2025 - Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Ready to Submit Your Abstract?
Join 350+ researchers from around the world in Rome for the most important conference in sarcopenia, cachexia, and wasting disorders.
- December 11-13, 2025
- Rome, Italy
- 350+ International Experts
Abstract submission is open
ABSTRACT INSTRUCTIONS
TYPING
Please submit the abstract in English, typed using a word processor. Length should be 300 words maximum. Please ensure that your abstract does not contain any error in spelling, grammar or scientific fact. Do not include tables, graphs and figures, they will not be evaluated. Accepted abstracts will be published as received, and without any tables, graphs or figures.
Use 10-point Arial font, and type the title of the abstract in lower-case bold letters.
If the paper has more than one author, underline the name of the author who will present it.
CONTENT
The abstract should contain a concise statement of the study purpose (“Introduction”), followed by sections headed “Methods”, “Results” and “Conclusions”.
SUBMISSION
Please note that in addition to completing this form, we will also require a Word document of your abstract to be sent to: conference2025@society-scwd.org
DEADLINE
Deadline for receipt of abstracts: 15 September 2025
EVALUATION
All abstracts will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee. Confirmation of acceptance or rejection will be mailed to the mailing address provided in the section “Presenting author.”
Submission of the abstract constitutes the authors’ consent to publication (e.g. SCWD website, conference programs, other promotions, etc.)
Accepted abstracts will be displayed as posters in a designated section during the SCWD Conference. In each section, we will arrange for poster discussions chaired by 2 faculty members.
Furthermore, all accepted abstracts presented at the conference will be published after the conference in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle (JCSM)
Only abstracts of authors, who have covered their registration fee by 15 November 2025 will be scheduled for presentation and included in the conference program and in JCSM.
Instructions for preparation of posters will be sent together with acceptance notifications, and will be available on the SCWD website closer to the conference date.
POSTER PRESENTATION AND DISPLAY SCHEDULE
There will be 4 poster sessions, from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 December. Posters will be grouped by topic. Authors will be notified by email on which day they are to present their poster. Posters will be displayed all day. Authors are responsible for setting up their poster at the beginning of the conference and removing it at the end of the conference. Each poster board will be identified by a poster number. Refer to the final programme to confirm the number assigned to your poster presentation. Authors are asked to present their posters during the poster presentation sessions to discuss their findings with participants and answer any questions.
PRESENTATION PREPARATION
Poster Board Dimensions
Poster boards will be provided to display poster presentation materials. The board size is 198 cm high and 98 cm wide and the poster size should be no larger than 1.8m high and 0.9m wide (Recommended format: size A0 [1189 x 841 mm]). Materials, including the title, should not extend beyond the poster size.
- All posters should be based on the submitted abstract as accepted by the Scientific Programme Committee.
- The Poster Board Number will be posted on site.
- Please bring your poster with you. You will not be able to print your poster on-site.
Please be informed that the Organizing Committee will not be responsible for any damages and losses of posters.
Mounting and Supplies
Pins for mounting will be available on site. Do not use foam core or any thick or multi-layered materials on the poster boards. Please make sure that the material used for the poster allows it to be posted on the boards.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW CLOSED
The authors of the accepted abstracts were notified by email.
There will be poster sessions (grouped into specific categories and moderated by 2 experts) in the poster area during the conference. Each poster author will be invited to discuss his/her poster with other attendees. The date and time of the poster session allocated to the respective abstract, will be provided in November 2025.
The posters will be displayed during the entire conference, i.e. from Thursday, 11th December until Saturday, 13th December.
The maximum size for posters is: 120 cm (height) x 90 cm (width), i.e portrait format.
The abstracts to be presented additionally in one of the plenary sessions (Rapid Fire Abstract Session, Young Investigators Award Session) are being selected by the Scientific Committee and the authors will be notified by latest 15 November 2025.
Only abstracts of authors, who have paid their registration fee by 15 November 2025 will be scheduled for presentation.
Only the abstracts of registered participating authors can be displayed onsite and can be included in the conference program.
Best Poster Award and Young Investigators Award will be conferred and announced in the last session of the conference.
We look forward to meeting you at the conference.
The SCWD team
POSTER INSTRUCTIONS
POSTER PRESENTATION AND DISPLAY SCHEDULE
There will be 4 poster sessions, from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 December. See schedule in the programme.
Posters will be grouped by topic. Authors will be notified by email on which day they are to present their poster. Posters will be displayed all day. Authors are responsible for setting up their poster at the beginning of the conference and removing it at the end of the conference.
Each poster board will be identified by a poster number. Refer to the final programme to confirm the number assigned to your poster presentation. Authors are asked to present their posters during the poster presentation sessions to discuss their findings with participants and answer any questions.
PRESENTATION PREPARATION
Poster Board Dimensions
Poster boards will be provided to display poster presentation materials. The board size is 198 cm high and 98 cm wide and the poster size should be no larger than 1.8m high and 0.9m wide (Recommended format: size A0 [1189 x 841 mm]). Materials, including the title, should not extend beyond the poster size.
1. All posters should be based on the submitted abstract as accepted by the Scientific Programme Committee.
2. The Poster Board Number will be posted on site.
3. Please bring your poster with you. You will not be able to print your poster on-site.
Please be informed that the Organizing Committee will not be responsible for any damages and losses of posters.
Mounting and Supplies
Pins for mounting will be available on site. Do not use foam core or any thick or multi-layered materials on the poster boards. Please make sure that the material used for the poster allows it to be posted on the boards.
INSTRUCTIONS
The posters will be displayed from Friday, 24th June until Saturday, 25th June.
Venue: Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa (FMUL)
Av. Prof. Egas Moniz MB, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal
(behind the Hospital Santa Maria)
The maximum size for posters is: 135 cm (height) x 90 cm (width), A0 format, portrait/vertical.
The abstracts to be presented additionally in one of the plenary sessions (Rapid Fire Abstract Session, Young Investigators Award Session) are being selected by the Scientific Committee and the authors will be notified by latest 10 June 2022.
Only abstracts of registered authors can be displayed onsite. We would recommend to register online, prior to the conference, to avoid waiting time at the registration desk.
Best Poster Award, Young Investigators Award will be conferred and announced in the last session of the conference.
We look forward to meeting you at the conference.
The SCWD team
