CAP26 Abstract Program

Important Dates to Remember

The submission period for the CAP26 Abstract Program is now over. No further submissions will be accepted.

The CAP26 Abstract Program is a competitive program sponsored by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The program is designed to promote a broad range of research in pathology. It offers pathologists and research scientists the opportunity to present original research to their peers in a poster presentation format. Editors from the Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine will evaluate the abstracts submitted to this program.

The program provides a unique opportunity for authors to enhance research skills, develop writing proficiency, gain practical experience at presenting their findings, and contribute to the literature and advancement of pathology. Accepted abstracts will be published as a web-only supplement to the September 2026 issue of the Archives. CAP Junior Members who have their abstracts accepted are eligible for cash awards and special recognition as part of the Top 5 Junior Member Abstract Program.

Note: All abstracts are subject to a $40 non-refundable submission fee. This fee will not be refunded for abstracts that are not accepted for the CAP26 Abstract Program.

A virtual abstract program will not be available for the CAP26 meeting.

Evaluation Criteria 

Abstracts will be evaluated on the following criteria: 

• Significance of the hypothesis
• Valid conclusion(s)
• Argument clarity
• Presentation quality

Author Requirements, Email Addresses

Corresponding authors must be available to respond to questions about the content of their abstracts from the Archives editorial office, especially during the period of April 7 through June 3, 2026. 

All communications regarding abstract submissions will be sent via email. Email addresses for corresponding authors must be active and accessible through October 2026. The Archives editorial office cannot be held responsible when authors change institutions and no longer have access to the email address provided when an abstract was submitted. 

Note: If the corresponding author is likely to change institutions during 2026, we strongly recommend using a personal email address instead of a work email address when submitting an abstract. 

Corresponding authors of submitted abstracts will be notified of their submission status on June 8, 2026. Authors with accepted submissions will receive specific information regarding poster presentation requirements in their acceptance notification email on June 8. As noted above, authors who submitted case reports will not receive a rejection notification email.