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.
