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Annual Meeting: Abstracts
2025 Late-breaking Science Abstracts
The AAN is currently accepting submissions for Late-breaking Science abstracts for the 2025 Annual Meeting. All submissions are due Wednesday, January 22, at 11:59 p.m. CT. Accepted abstracts are required to be presented in person at the 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Please review the abstract guidelines for important information.
The Late-breaking Science program (formerly Emerging Science) highlights the most current research being done in the field of neurology. Abstracts qualify for Late-breaking Science presentations by having key aspects of research conducted after the October abstract submission deadline. These abstracts must present new, timely, and significant scientific findings, with innovative content warranting expedited presentation and publication. Case reports are not acceptable submissions and will not be considered.
Late-breaking Science submissions must not have been presented or published elsewhere prior to the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Late-breaking Science Abstract Guidelines
Submission Fees
A non-refundable submission fee will be charged for each abstract submission. The fee is based on the first author’s training and member status.
- AAN Members: $175
- Nonmembers: $275
- Interns, Junior Residents and Fellows, PhD Candidates, and Students (Medical or Graduate): $0
Key Deadlines:
- December 3: Late-breaking Science submission site opens for late-breaking abstracts
- January 22: Late-breaking Science abstract submission deadline at 11:59 p.m. CT
- January 28: Late-breaking Science author disclosures due at 11:59 p.m. CT
- Late February: Late-breaking Science abstract notifications sent via email to first authors
- April 5–9: 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA
Email Katie Anderson with any Late-breaking Science abstract questions.
2025 Abstract Submission Information
Abstract submission is now closed. Accepted abstracts are required to be presented in person at the 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
Disclosures
All abstract authors must have a complete disclosure statement on file by 11:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Notifications
Notification emails will be sent from AAN@mirasmart.com to the first author on the abstract submission at the end of January. Please check your spam or junk folder in case the email is marked as spam by your provider and contact Katie Anderson if you have not received your notification email by early February. First authors will be given a code to receive an extension of the Annual Meeting early registration rate as an abstract presenter. Please visit the AAN Visa Resources page for information on how to obtain a visa if one is needed.
Embargo
Annual Meeting abstracts, not including late-breaking science abstracts, will be posted on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET. These abstracts are allowed to be presented at subspecialty meetings as long as the abstract has not been selected for the AAN Annual Meeting press release program. Authors will be notified at acceptance if their abstracts have been selected for an AAN press release. Embargo dates for abstracts to be featured in an AAN press release will be communicated to the authors of those abstracts. Authors of abstracts featured in an AAN press release must abide by AAN Embargo Policies.
Withdrawals
Withdrawal requests are permitted until March 28, 2025. However, not all withdrawals will be reflected in print or online publications, depending on when the withdrawal request is made.
Withdrawal requests should be submitted to science@aan.com and include the abstract title, ID number, and the presenter’s name. Authors should also provide reasoning for the withdrawal. Authors not notifying AAN staff of withdrawal, notifying AAN staff after March 28, 2025, or not providing a sufficient reason for withdrawal will be subject to sanctioning.
Key Deadlines:
- Late January: Abstract notifications sent from AAN@mirasmart.com via email to first authors
- March 6: Abstracts will be posted online at 3:00 p.m. CT
- March 28: Withdrawal deadline
- April 5–9: 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA
2024 Annual Meeting Abstracts
The bustling 2024 Annual Meeting poster hall included 2,100+ abstracts presented throughout the week.
Poster hall attendees have the opportunity to engage with and ask questions of the abstract poster authors.