DEADLINE EXTENDED:
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) invites the submission of abstracts for Oral and Poster sessions as well as State-of-the-Art Symposia to be considered for presentation at the WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium.
The WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium “A Gender Diverse World in Global Unity” will be held at the EPIC SANA Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal, September 25-30, 2024 (Pre-Courses: September 25-26, 2024; Scientific Sessions: September 26-30, 2024.) We look forward to receiving your submission. The Symposium will be presented in both live and virtual formats, giving attendees multiple viewing options.
The WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium will be led by WPATH President Dr. Marci Bowers and Scientific Co-Chairs Dr. Müjde Özer and Dr. Thomas Satterwhite.
The WPATH 2024 Steering Committee and the WPATH Board of Directors will schedule a program that will offer a great educational experience with a variety of viewing options. Our goal remains the same; to promote evidence-based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health.
Extended Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm US Eastern Time (GMT-4).
WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium
Epic Sana Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
September 25-30, 2024
Pre-courses will be held on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26, 2024. Opening session will be held at 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 26, and the main conference sessions will be held from Friday, September 27 through Monday, September 30, 2024.
Extended Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm US Eastern Time (GMT-4).
Submission Categories for Abstracts/State-of-the-Art Symposium
All submissions must be submitted in one of the following categories; please choose the most appropriate for your submission (listed alphabetically). We welcome submissions from all professionals working in transgender health, including but not limited to researchers, nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, social scientists, voice and speech therapists, physical therapists, and more.
Aging and End-of-Life Considerations
Chronic Conditions, including HIV
Community Engagement
COVID-19/Pandemic Impacts
Health Professional Education
Endocrinology/Hormone Therapy – Adult
Endocrinology/Hormone Therapy – Adolescent
Engaging Family and Caregivers
Global Health Services and Systems
International Medical Delivery
Intersex/Differences of Sex Development
Law, Policy, and Ethics
Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Nonbinary and Genderqueer Identities
Non-surgical Body Modifications (e.g., hair removal, binding, tucking)
Physical Medicine/Physical Therapy
Primary Care Across the Lifespan/Care for Families
Reproductive and Sexual Health Sciences
Research Methods (e.g., CBPR, measurement, epidemiology)
Social Determinants of Health/Health Equity
Surgery
Voice and Communication
Procedures and Deadlines
All submissions must be received by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm US Eastern Time (GMT-4). Accepted speakers will be notified by June 19, 2024.
Disclosures for ALL authors/co-authors are required within the submission form, as are their institutions, city, state, country, etc.
Abstracts are reviewed and approved for inclusion in the program by the WPATH 2024 Abstract Review Committee, the WPATH 2024 Steering Committee, and the WPATH Board of Directors.
ALL presenting authors are required to register/pay for their attendance at the meeting (full meeting in-person registration, based on your membership status).
Complete instructions for presentations will be provided with your notification of acceptance.
Deadline for Submission (Extended) | Tuesday, April 30, 2024 |
Abstract Decision Letters Sent: | Wednesday, June 19, 2024 |
Deadline to Accept Abstracts: | Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
Deadline for Presenters to Register: | Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
Recorded Presentations Due: | Sunday, August 25, 2024 |
WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium Opening Session | Thursday, September 26, 2024: 5PM |
WPATH 28th Scientific Symposium Scientific Sessions: | Friday, September 27 – Monday, September 30, 2024 |
If you have any questions about submitting your abstract, please email Jamie Hicks at jamie@PROTECTED.
Thank you,
Dr. Marci Bowers, WPATH President
Dr. Müjde Özer and Dr. Thomas Satterwhite - WPATH 2024 Scientific Co-Chairs