Abstract Types

Submissions are encouraged for the presentation types listed below. Authors may indicate whether they want to be considered for either format, or only for oral presentation. Acceptance for presentation is based on peer review.

Required Sections for Both Types:
Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions

Scientific Oral Presentation:
Podium presentation during a plenary session followed by brief Q&A. All oral presentations must be given in person in Boston.

Scientific Poster:

• In-person presenters: Printed poster as well as a PDF for the virtual platform, with assignment to one of two attended poster sessions on Monday or Tuesday, 8 or 9 July 2024
• Virtual presenters: PDF and optional video recording, with opportunities to answer questions

Topic Categories

Abstract submissions are encouraged in the following categories.

• Prenatal diagnosis and screening for cytogenomic abnormalities
• Fetal epigenetics and development
• Fetal imaging: Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Fetal medical and surgical therapy
• Global issues in prenatal diagnosis and screening
• Noninvasive prenatal diagnosis and screening
• Preimplantation genetic testing
• Prenatal diagnosis and screening for single gene disorders
• Reproductive genetic counseling 
• Prenatal prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes (e.g., pre-eclampsia / preterm labour / growth restriction and stillbirth)
• Psychosocial, legal and ethical issues in prenatal diagnosis and fetal therapy
• Reproductive genomics, metabolomics and proteomics
• Teratogens and fetal infection
• Multiple Pregnancy

See Previously Published Abstracts

2024 Registration Rates

All rates are in US Dollars (USD).

Continuing education certificates are available for purchase for $25.

Meals: Registration includes lunch and beverage breaks in the morning and afternoon. Conference registration includes the Welcome Reception on the evening of Monday, 8 July 2024. Breakfast and dinner are on your own. Registration is separate for the dine-around on Sunday, 7 July 2024.

2024 Pre-conference Courses
ADVANCE: Through 25 March 2024 EARLY: 26 March - 3 June 2024 REGULAR: 4 June 2024 - 3 July 2024	In Person + Online ADVANCE | EARLY | REGULAR	Online Only ADVANCE | EARLY | REGULAR
Hands On Workshop	(USD)	(USD)
All Registration Types	$425 (In Person Only)	N/A
One Half-day Course - ISPD Members	(USD)	(USD)
1. Full Professional Member (MD, PhD)	$165 | $190 | $215	$165 | $190 | $215
2. Allied Health Professional Member*	$135 | $160 | $185	$135 | $160 | $185
3. Member in Low and Middle Income Countries	$125 | $150 | $175	$125 | $150 | $175
4. Trainee (with Free Membership)**	$125 | $150 | $175	$125 | $150 | $175
One Half-day Course - Non-members	(USD)	(USD)
5. Full Professional (MD, PhD)	$245 | $270 | $295	$245 | $270 | $295
6. Allied Health Professional*	$220 | $245 | $270	$220 | $245 | $270
7. Low and Middle Income Countries	$130 | $155 | $180	$130 | $155 | $180
Discount for registering two half-day courses: $20
2024 Conference
ADVANCE: Through 25 March 2024 EARLY: 26 March - 3 June 2024 REGULAR: 4 June 2024 - 3 July 2024	In Person + Online ADVANCE | EARLY | REGULAR	Online Only ADVANCE | EARLY | REGULAR
Full Conference - ISPD Members	(USD)	(USD)
1. Full Professional Member (MD, PhD)	$630 | $680 | $780	$580 | $630 | $730
2. Allied Health Professional Member*	$435 | $485 | $585	$385 | $435 | $535
3. Member in Low and Middle Income Countries	$325 | $350 | $400	$225 | $225 | $225
4. Trainee (with Free Membership)**	$325 | $350 | $400	$275 | $300 | $350
Full Conference - Non-members***	(USD)	(USD)
5. Full Professional (MD, PhD)	$910 | $960 | $1060	$860 | $910 | $1010
6. Allied Health Professional*	$660 | $710 | $810	$610 | $660 | $760
7. Low and Middle Income Countries	$385 | $410 | $460	$310 | $310 | $310
One Day Only - Members & Non-members	(USD)	(USD)
Full Professional, Allied Health Professional	$350 | $375 | $400	$300 | $325 | $350
Low and Middle Income Countries	$250 | $275 | $300	$200 | $225 | $250
Trainee	$150 | $175 | $200	$150 | $175 | $200

Special Events
Dine-Around with Colleagues Sunday, 7 July 2024 | 7:30–9:00 PM Informal dining groups at various Boston restaurants. A selection of restaurants will be provided to dine-around registrants at a later date.	Trainees: FREE (limited availability)  All others: $70 USD

 

All in-person and online registrants for the Conference (8-10 July 2024) will have access to the virtual meeting platform for six months. Recordings that have been released by presenters also will be made available to registrants and ISPD members on the ISPD website after the virtual platform closes.

*Allied Health Professional registration is available to non-doctoral Health Professionals (Nurses, Genetic Counselors, Sonographers, Technologists, Administrators, etc.). Documentation of status is required upon registration.

**Trainee registration is available to individuals who are enrolled full-time as a resident, fellow or graduate student in a program that will lead to appropriate degrees or certificates in subjects relating to prenatal diagnosis and therapy. Documentation of status is required upon registration. ISPD Trainee membership is free.

*** Non-member registration for the Full Conference includes complimentary benefits as follows:

• Full/Allied Professional — Five months of membership, 1 August – 31 December 2024