Submit Your Burn Care Research for the 2027 ABA Annual Meeting
Thursday, July 30, 2026
In this article, you’ll learn:
How researchers and clinicians can submit abstracts for the 2027 ABA Annual Meeting.
What types of burn care research and quality improvement projects are eligible for consideration.
Key submission deadlines and steps to prepare a successful abstract.
How accepted abstracts will be shared with the burn care community.
Advance Burn Care Through Research and Innovation
The American Burn Association (ABA) invites researchers, clinicians, and burn care professionals to submit abstracts for the 2027 ABA Annual Meeting, taking place April 13–16, 2027, in Chicago, Illinois.
Abstract submissions provide an opportunity for the burn care community to share new research, clinical insights, quality improvement efforts, and advancements that improve patient outcomes. From early discoveries to practice-changing innovations, submitted work helps highlight the progress being made across the continuum of burn care.
The 2027 Annual Meeting will bring together multidisciplinary professionals from across the field to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging evidence, and explore new approaches to caring for patients with burn injuries.
What Types of Burn Care Research Can Be Submitted?
The ABA welcomes abstracts that contribute to the advancement of burn care across a variety of disciplines and research areas.
Submissions may include:
Clinical research focused on diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
Translational research that connects scientific discoveries with clinical practice.
Outcomes research evaluating care delivery and patient experiences.
Quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance systems, processes, and care models.
If your work contributes to improving burn care, the ABA encourages you to share your findings with the broader community.
Why Submit an Abstract to the ABA Annual Meeting?
Presenting research at the ABA Annual Meeting helps connect investigators, clinicians, educators, and multidisciplinary professionals who are working to advance burn care.
Accepted abstracts provide an opportunity to:
Share research findings with leading experts in burn care.
Contribute to discussions shaping the future of clinical practice.
Increase visibility for important work across the burn care community.
Support continued learning and collaboration among healthcare professionals.
Accepted abstracts will also be published in a special supplemental issue of the Journal of Burn Care & Research, providing an additional opportunity to share research with the field.
How to Submit an Abstract
Researchers interested in submitting an abstract for the 2027 ABA Annual Meeting should complete the following steps:
Review the submission guidelines before preparing your abstract.
Submit your abstract by 11:59 PM CDT on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Contact the ABA Education team at education@ameriburn.org with questions.
Acceptance notifications will be sent directly to submitters in mid-November.
Key Takeaways
Abstract submissions are open for the 2027 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
The ABA welcomes clinical, translational, outcomes-focused, and quality improvement research.
The submission deadline is October 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM CDT.
Accepted abstracts will be published in a supplemental issue of the Journal of Burn Care & Research.
Sharing research supports collaboration and continued advancement in burn care.
Expert Perspective
“Research and collaboration are essential to improving outcomes for patients with burn injuries. The Annual Meeting provides a valuable opportunity for members of the burn care community to share discoveries, challenges, and solutions that move the field forward.”
— Angela Gibson, MD, PhD, FABA, FACS
American Burn Association Program Committee Chair
Resources
2027 ABA Annual Meeting Abstract Submission Portal
Submit your research and begin the abstract submission process.
2027 ABA Annual Meeting Submission Guidelines
Review requirements , formatting details, and important information before submitting.
Journal of Burn Care & Research
Learn more about the peer-reviewed journal that publishes advances in burn care research and practice.