As we gather for the 118th Annual Meeting on 3-4 April 2025, we do so at a pivotal juncture in the evolution of medical science and healthcare. This year’s themes are thoughtfully conceived to examine the convergences of technological innovation, precision medicine, and the ethical complexities that define contemporary clinical practice. From the profound impact of ‘Omics and Artificial Intelligence on our understanding of disease to the pressing health challenges posed by modern lifestyles and the development of highly personalised therapeutic modalities, these topics aim to provoke rigorous academic inquiry, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and stimulate the exchange of groundbreaking insights. Together, we will delve into these vital themes, advancing discourse that not only enriches clinical knowledge but also shapes the future trajectory of healthcare delivery and scientific exploration.

When submitting your abstract, you must indicate one theme from the list below that best suits your paper.

Please note that these themes should only be used as a guide.

The themes are used by the Executive Committee to place abstracts in the most appropriate sessions – please see below for more information on each theme and how to submit your abstract: 

The Association warmly welcomes a wide range of themes under its ‘Open Theme’ category, and this is the Symposium which will launch APAM 2025, providing a show-case on the quality and breadth of translational research. Please also indicate if your Abstract would be suitable for consideration in one of our Themed sessions the following day when we will address areas that are shaping current and future health challenges and solutions. 

The Symposium will address where molecules and machines enmesh to offer health systems opportunities. We will launch this theme with a plenary presentation on insights from multi-omics and machine learning into maladaptive responses in infections including COVID-19, both acutely and in survivors. We welcome all Abstracts utilising any variety of ‘Omic, other big data or AI with a goal to improve.

Understanding health impacts from the rapidly changing environment of the modern world offers opportunities for disease prevention. This Symposium invites Abstracts on triggers such as pollution, climate change, diet, drugs, digital, infection, sedentary and toxic states, unknown to Osler, where the challenge links to a medically-focused potential solution.

The last few years have seen breakthroughs in conceptual and technical delivery of therapeutics, now able to address previously undruggable diseases. The Symposium invites Abstracts that address the new opportunities in this area, enabled by advances in understanding biology, new technologies and inter-disciplinary approaches.

November
Abstract Submission Now Open

Abstracts must be submitted online, where you will be guided through the process. Any abstract submitted on paper or in a format other than specified will be rejected. Submitted abstracts should include unpublished data.

10th January 2025
Abstract Submission Will Close

All abstracts will be anonymously reviewed and scored for originality, quality of data, presentation and significance.

Beginning of February
Acceptance Notifications Issued
Notifications of Abstract Acceptance

Confirmation of abstract acceptance will be issued. All accepted abstract presenters will be required to register for the Meeting by a given date in early 2025 at the appropriate rate. Please note, that whilst AoP membership is not required for abstract submission, it is encouraged.

ORAL SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

Presenters will be allocated a maximum of 10 minutes for their presentation including time for questions. PowerPoint presentation facilities will be provided for speakers. 

THE OSLER PRIZE

The highest ranked abstracts will be accepted for oral presentations and be considered for the “Osler Prize” awarded by the AoP. The top oral presenter (Osler awardee) at the Meeting in London 2025, will be awarded a travel fellowship to present their poster at the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) Conference in Chicago in 2026. Only AoP members are eligible for the oral prize. If you are not a member, there is still time to apply for membership. See here for further information

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

High quality abstracts that are not selected for oral presentation may be accepted for poster presentation. An award will be made for the best poster presentation. Only AoP members are eligible for the poster prizes. If you are not a member, there is still time to apply for membership. See here for further information

REGISTRATION OF ABSTRACT PRESENTERS

All accepted abstract presenters will be required to register for the Meeting by a given date in February 2025 at the appropriate rate. Please note, that whilst AoP membership is not required for abstract submission, it is encouraged.

TRAVEL BURSARIES FOR AOP MEMBER (NON CONSULTANT GRADE) ABSTRACT PRESENTERS

A limited number of bursaries (up to £200 towards travel/accommodation) are available for AoP Emerging Clinical Researcher Member non consultant abstract presenters who take an active role in the Meeting Programme. Please express your interest at the time of abstract submission – Not a member? join today