Abstract Submission Overview

Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at SOLAR, a scientific meeting focused on advances in steatotic liver disease, obesity, and related metabolic liver disorders. Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters, with a limited number selected for oral presentations.

Presentation Formats
  • Poster Presentations: All accepted abstracts will be presented as posters.
  • Oral Presentations: Five (5) top-scoring abstracts will be selected for oral presentation based on scientific merit, novelty, and clinical relevance.
Abstract Categories
  • Clinical Epidemiology – Steatotic Liver Disease, Obesity, Cholestasis, Viral, and Metabolic Liver Disease
  • Diagnostic Procedures – Steatotic Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis
  • Therapeutic Trials – Steatotic Liver Disease, Cholestatic Liver Disease, Viral hepatitis, Obesity, and Liver Fibrosis (Humans)
  • Clinical Trial Design
  • Disease Management of Steatotic/Viral/Cholestatic Liver Disease and Metabolic Comorbidities
  • Obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction in Liver Disease
  • Pharmacoeconomic and Societal Aspects
  • Real-World Evidence and Outcomes Research
  • Experimental/Basic Science – Liver Disease and obesity (Non-human)
  • Pathogenesis and Translational Science – Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis (Humans)
  • Pharmacology and Emerging Therapeutics
  • Non-Invasive Testing and Biomarkers
  • Imaging and Digital Health in Liver Disease
  • Pediatric Steatotic Liver Disease and Obesity
  • Clinical trials of anti-obesity medications
  • Bariatric surgery clinical outcomes
  • Endoscopic or device-based obesity therapies
  • Weight loss effects on cardiometabolic risk factors
  • Obesity and type 2 diabetes outcomes
  • Obesity and liver disease (MASLD/MASH) outcomes
  • Body composition and metabolic changes with treatment
  • Real-world effectiveness and safety of obesity therapies
  • Lifestyle and structured weight management interventions
  • Obesity-related comorbidities and clinical outcomes
Eligibility Criteria – Acceptable Research
  • Clinical trials (all phases)
  • Observational and real-world studies
  • Translational research
  • Diagnostic and biomarker studies
  • Health outcomes and pharmacoeconomic research
  • Basic and preclinical science
Industry-Sponsored Research
  • Industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies are permitted.
  • Studies involving investigational therapies are allowed.
Encore Abstract Policy
  • Encore abstracts must be clearly identified at submission.
  • Eligible for poster presentation.
  • Not eligible for awards or oral presentation unless they include substantial new data, at Course Director discretion.
Late-Breaking Abstract Policy
  • Recently completed clinical trials
  • Practice-changing data
  • Major safety or efficacy findings
  • High-impact translational results

Late-breaking abstracts may be selected for poster or oral presentation at Course Director discretion.

Abstract Format Requirements

Maximum 500 words (excluding title and authors).

Key Dates
  • Abstract Submission Opens: March 6, 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026
  • Acceptance Notifications: June 12, 2026
Presenter Responsibilities
  • At least one author must register for the meeting.
  • Poster presenters must be present during assigned poster sessions.
  • Oral presenters must adhere to assigned presentation times.