IDEA and MUSA Symposium 2026 - Abstract Contest Instructions

(Thursday – 09 April 2026)

ABSTRACT CONTEST:

We invite you to participate in our abstract contest. Showcase your research and innovation by submitting a concise and impactful abstract that highlights the significance and novelty of your work. The winning abstracts will be selected for public viewing in the main symposium hall, and other accepted abstracts will be accessible as electronic posters on a separate webpage via QR code.

Practical points: 

• Abstracts must be submitted in MS Word format. The deadline is 🔥15th February 2026.
• Presentation Type: abstracts will be scored and the top five will be considered for public viewing. Other accepted abstracts will be presented as electronic posters.
• Authors: Please enter all authors in the order they should appear in the abstract listing. If you (the contact author) are not the presenter on a submission, you will need to provide contact information on the presenter. Contact information for all authors must be provided.
• Presenters obviously have to be registered for the IDEA Symposium Day.
• Abstract Limit: Organizing Committee does not place an absolute restriction on the number of abstracts you may submit.
• Topics:
  • Imaging in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis,
  • Surgical and Medical Management of Endometriosis,
  • Endometriosis, Fertility and Reproductive Outcomes,
  • Translational and Basic Research in Endometriosis,
  • Multidisciplinary and Holistic Approaches to Endometriosis Care.
• Character Limit: there is a limit of 2000 characters for the text of your submission and 150 characters for the title of your submission. The character count includes spaces, tables and images.
• Title and body: the title should be entered in lower case. Abstracts should be structured using the following subheadings:
  • For original work: Title, Authors, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions
  • For case reports: no subheadings
• Submission: via email to 3DAY-GYN-2026@uzleuven.be .
• Results of the scoring: The results will be communicated per email 🏆mid March 2026.
• Questions: if you have questions regarding the submission criteria or questions about the contest, please contact the Event Secretariat via email: 3DAY-GYN-2026@uzleuven.be .

(Friday – 10 April 2026)

We invite you to participate in the MUSA Video Abstract Contest. Showcase your research and innovation by submitting a 5-minute video abstract that highlights the significance and novelty of your work. This new format offers an engaging way to present scientific content in a dynamic and visual manner, particularly suited to imaging and surgical fields.

The winning video abstracts will be presented in the Video Symposium session of the MUSA Fibroids Symposium Day 2026. Other accepted submissions will be featured as part of an online Video Gallery, accessible via QR code.

Practical Information

- Submission deadline: 🔥15 February 2026
- Format: MP4, max. 5 minutes, maximum file size 500 MB
- Language: English (subtitles optional but recommended)
- Authors: Please list all authors in the correct order. If the presenting author is not the contact author, their details must also be provided. The presenting author must be registered for the MUSA Symposium Day.
- Number of submissions: No limit on the number of video abstracts you may submit.
- Topics:
                  • Imaging of uterine fibroids (ultrasound, MRI, AI applications)
                  • Surgical management (hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, robotic, hemostatic measures)
                  • Non-surgical management (medical treatment, thermo-ablation, embolization)
                  • Fibroids and fertility/pregnancy outcomes
                  • Translational and basic research
                  • Multidisciplinary and holistic approaches to fibroid care

Structure of Submissions

- For original work: Title, Authors, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions
- For case reports: Free format

Evaluation

Video abstracts will be scored by the Scientific Committee according to the following criteria:
     1. Scientific content (rigor, novelty, relevance)
     2. Clarity of presentation (narration, organization, language)
     3. Visual quality (slides, images, recordings, editing)
     4. Originality and engagement

Presentation

- The top selected video abstracts will be presented live in the Video Symposium session (12:30–13:00) during the MUSA Fibroids Symposium Day (Friday 10th April 2026).
- Other accepted video abstracts will be available in an online Video Gallery accessible via QR code.

Technical Recommendations

- Record in 16:9 aspect ratio with resolution 720p or higher.
- Ensure clear and audible narration.
- Begin with a title slide including title, authors, and affiliations.
- End with references, acknowledgements, and disclosures (if applicable).

Submission

- Submission of video abstracts will be done via an upload link provided in the registration confirmation email. 

Results of the scoring: The results will be communicated per email 🏆mid March 2026.

Contact

For questions about submission criteria or the contest, please contact the Event Secretariat:
📧 3DAY-GYN-2026@uzleuven.be