Abstract submissions for LabMedUK26 are officially open!

Abstract submissions for LabMedUK26 are officially open!
Next year’s national conference takes place in Birmingham, 9–11 June 2026, and we’re excited to invite you to put your work on the national stage.

Anyone working or training in laboratory medicine can submit for a poster presentation, and eligible authors can also opt into consideration for:

  • Poster of the Day (£100 prize)
  • Clinical Case Prize (£100 winner, £50 runner up)
  • Medal Award (£300 winner, £150 runner up)
  • Poster Spotlight (5-minute electronic presentation)

Submit by 9:00am (GMT), 20 February 2026

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Why submit?

  • Presenting a poster is a powerful way to champion your department and share the impact of your work.

  • It’s one of the easiest routes to peer-reviewed dissemination of service developments, audits, clinical cases and research.

  • Poster sessions spark discussion, networking and collaboration — often leading to new ideas and lasting professional connections.

  • Abstracts published in the Annals of Clinical Biochemistry help you build your professional portfolio and can be the first step towards a larger research project or funding.

  • Departments are often more willing to support conference attendance when you are presenting.

  • And of course — there are multiple prize opportunities, giving you recognition and potentially a financial boost.

Ready to submit?

Submit your abstract