Abstract Committee

The Abstract Committee of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) plays a vital role in planning and evaluating abstracts submitted for ISPAD meetings. This committee ensures that the highest-quality research is presented at the annual conference, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in pediatric and adolescent diabetes.

  • Why join the Abstract Committee? Being a member of the Abstract Committee offers a unique opportunity to engage with the ISPAD community and gain exposure to the wide range of clinical care, research, and educational activities undertaken by ISPAD members. This role allows you to contribute to disseminating cutting-edge research at the annual meetings.

Duties and Activities

  1. Planning and Timelines: Establish and manage timelines for the submission, review, and evaluation of abstracts for ISPAD meetings.
  2. Review Process: Oversee the process by which abstracts are reviewed and evaluated, ensuring a fair and rigorous selection process.
  3. Reviewer Coordination: Collaborate with a dedicated group of reviewers and super-reviewers from the ISPAD membership who participate in the rating and selection of abstracts.
  4. Selection of Presentations: Select abstracts for oral and poster presentations at the annual meeting, ensuring a diverse and high-quality program.
  5. Regular Meetings: Participate in regular meetings before and after the annual meeting to establish timelines and assess the review process.
  6. Abstract Review: Engage in the review and rating of abstracts closer to the annual meeting, ensuring a thorough and fair evaluation process.

Members

  • Committee Chair: Steven James (2026)
  • Chair in training: TBC
  • Members: Roque Cardona-Hernandez; Laya Ekhlaspour (2026); Tiago Jeronimo dos Santos (2024); Cari Berget (2025); Claudia Piona (2026) ; Priya Prahalad (2026) 
  • Volunteers: Marco Marigliano (since 2021)