The abstract submission deadline is June 26, 2026.

Eligibility

• Any child health researcher can submit abstracts, including students, trainees, staff, and faculty.
• Abstracts submitted to other conferences are welcome.
• You may submit more than one abstract.
• All authors must approve the abstract before it is submitted.
• Abstracts should represent your original research project. Technology abstracts should describe novel or existing research projects and not advertise currently available technology.​

Requirements

• ​Abstracts must include the following sections: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
• Maximum 350 words, not including the title and authors.
• Plain text only: no figures, graphs, or tables.
• Students, fellows, and residents - include the name of at least one mentor in your author list. Make sure your mentor approves your abstract before you submit it!
• Do not submit duplicate abstracts. If you need to make a change after you’ve submitted your abstract, email your change to Maryam Ehteshami: mehtes2@emory.edu

Note: Submitting an abstract does not automatically register you for the conference! Neither you nor any investigator listed on your abstract will automatically be registered to attend. Click here to register.

Abstract Submission Link

• Create a New Abstract

Notification of oral or poster presentation selection will be emailed in July 2026.

1) What is the cost of attending the conference?

• Early registration - until August 14, 2026
  • ​$125 general & $75 for trainees
  • Pay by credit card, SpeedType, or cost center
• Late registration - after August 14, 2026
  • $200 for all tickets - credit card only

2) Who is considered a trainee?

• Students, residents, fellows, and postdocs.
• Postdocs include only those individuals whose official titles include postdoctoral. It does not include postdoctoral staff members such as Research Associates and Research Specialists.

3)  Will I get a refund if I can no longer attend the conference?

• You may receive a refund of your registration fee if a cancellation request is received at least 30 days prior to the conference. After July 28, 2026, no refunds will be given.

4) Will CME credits be provided?

• Yes. The Emory University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

5) Where can I find guidelines for my poster presentation?

• For general guidelines for posters connected to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, please see the Poster Guidelines section here.
• Specific guidelines for the conference posters include the following:
  • Your poster will not exceed 3.5 feet in height or 3.5 feet in width to ensure that it fits on the provided poster board.
  • There will be two poster sessions at the conference (AM and PM). Your specific presentation time, as well as the times to mount and take down your posters, will be provided via email.

6) If my poster has already been printed and presented at another conference, may I display the same poster at the 2026 Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference? 

• Yes, as long as it is not larger than 3.5’ high by 3.5’ wide.

7) I'm affiliated with Emory/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Are there any other guidelines I should follow when I create my poster? 

• Yes; they are available in the Poster Guidelines section here.

8) I'm affiliated with Emory/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Who do you recommend for poster printing?

• We recommend Wallace Graphics (see link above) for poster printing. Wallace Graphics require a 2-week lead time to print posters.

The best GPS address for the Georgia Aquarium parking deck entrance is 246 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30313.  

Parking in the official Georgia Aquarium parking deck is included with your registration; please pick up a parking voucher at the registration desk when you arrive. 

Once in the parking deck, USE THE WEST ELEVATORS on the corner of Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd and Luckie Street and follow signs to the Oceans Ballroom. PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW SIGNS TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE/East Elevators. The East Elevators will take you to the main entrance of the aquarium, not the Ballroom. 

Taking MARTA:

The main thing you need to know when arriving by MARTA is that you do not enter the conference area through the regular front entrance of the aquarium. The access to the conference center is by the parking deck off Ivan Allen, Jr. Blvd.  

MARTA by Train:
The Georgia Aquarium is a 10-15 minute walk from the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station on the Blue/Green line or from the Civic Center or Peachtree Center Stations on the Red/Gold line.

MARTA by Bus:
Bus service is available to the Georgia Aquarium from the Civic Center MARTA bus station and Five Points MARTA station via Route 32.