Call for Abstracts & Submission Guidelines | CIIRTA 2027 Tokyo

Congress Theme: "Fusion for the Future: Integrated Excellence in Intestinal Failure Management and Research"

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and International Scientific Committee (ISC) invite researchers, clinicians, surgeons, allied health professionals (AHPs), and patient advocates from around the globe to submit their abstracts for CIIRTA 2027 Tokyo.

Key Dates

• Abstract Submission NOW OPEN
• Abstract Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 (23:59 JST)
• Notification of Acceptance: Early February 2027

Abstract Submission & Session Allocation

CIIRTA 2027 Tokyo broadly invites abstract submissions across all key scientific and clinical domains of intestinal rehabilitation and transplantation, including multidisciplinary care, clinical nutrition, complication management, surgical rehabilitation, transplantation, transplant immunology, organ perfusion and preservation, transplant infectious diseases, and patient/family support.

Among abstracts submitted with an "Oral Presentation Preferred" status, highly rated abstracts selected through peer review that align with our core scientific themes will be assigned to our flagship Fusion Plenaries, Rising Sun Consensus Sessions, or parallel General Topic Sessions.

Program outlines are currently being finalized and will be updated sequentially on the CIIRTA 2027 Program Highlights Page. Please refer to this page as a helpful reference when preparing your abstracts.

Presentation Preferences & Submission Limits

During online submission, authors must indicate their presentation format preference:

• [ ] Oral Presentation Preferred (If not selected for an Oral slot, your abstract will automatically default to consideration for a Poster presentation).
• [ ] Poster Presentation Only (Your abstract will be considered strictly for Poster presentation).
• [ ] No Preference (Acceptable for either Oral or Poster presentation as assigned by the Program Committee).

Submission Limit per Author: An individual may submit a maximum of three (3) abstracts as First/Presenting Author.

Abstract Formatting Rules

• Language: Clear English.
• Word Count: Maximum 250 words (excluding title, authors, and affiliations).
• Figures/Tables: Maximum ONE figure, table, or image per abstract (JPEG/PNG format).
• Copyright: Authors retain copyright to their posters/presentations.

Special Notice for Surgical Video Abstracts

Submissions demonstrating innovative surgical techniques, autologous reconstructions, or intestinal/multivisceral transplantation procedures are highly encouraged.

Scientific Abstract Awards

CIIRTA 2027 Tokyo offers a range of scientific and travel awards for eligible presenting authors.

• Eligible presenting authors must select the applicable award box(es) during online submission.
• Trainee Proof / Supporting Letter Submission Note: Uploading official proof of trainee status (a Supporting Letter signed by your Department Head/Program Director in PDF format) during initial submission is optional. However, valid documentation must be uploaded via the portal or submitted to the Secretariat before the Abstract Submission Deadline (December 23, 2026, 23:59 JST). Submissions lacking verified trainee proof after the deadline will not be considered for award evaluation.
•  For detailed eligibility criteria, prize amounts, and guidelines, please visit the CIIRTA 2027 Awards Page.

Online Submission Portal Access

• First-time users: Click "Create a new Account" to set up your credentials.
• Returning users: Log in to continue or revise a saved abstract prior to the deadline.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 (23:59 JST)