Abstract Guideline

ARUNA Next Gen Stage is a signature scientific session of the ARUNA International Summit 2026, a scientific congress supported by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and the Taiwan Society for Dermatological and Aesthetic Surgery (TSDAS). This session provides next-generation dermatologists, residents, general practitioners, and researchers a platform to present original research and case reports, compete & win recognition, connect with an international audience, and publish their abstracts in the INSDV E-Proceedings. Submissions are accepted in oral and poster formats, covering 3 thematic categories in Dermatology & Aesthetics.

WHO CAN JOIN?

IMPORTANT DATES

THEMATIC CATEGORIES

SUBMISSION TYPES

A. SUBMISSION

1. Abstracts must be submitted online only through the official ARUNA 2026 website. Submissions via any other channel will not be accepted.
2. Extended abstracts must be submitted no later than 30 June 2026. Abstracts submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. No extensions will be granted.
3. Once submitted, abstracts may not be edited or revised.
4. Please ensure your email address is accurate at the time of submission. All correspondence will be sent to the presenting author via email.

B. ELIGIBILITY & AUTHORSHIP

1. The presenting author must hold a valid, confirmed ARUNA 2026 registration prior to submission. Portal access is linked to registration status.
2. Each presenting author may submit a maximum of one (1) abstract. An author may appear as a co-author on multiple submissions without restriction.
3. Oral presentation is open to General Practitioners, Dermatology Residents, and Dermatologists within 10 years of specialist graduation. Poster submission is open to all, including Dermatologists with more than 10 years of specialist graduation.
4. The presenting author must upload a document confirming professional status, such as a specialist certificate for dermatologists, residency verification letter for dermatology residents, or medical doctor certificate for general practitioners, as part of the submission requirements.
5. The abstract must not have been submitted to or presented at any other national or international scientific meeting.
6. All listed authors must have reviewed and agreed to the full contents of the submitted abstract.
7. The research or case presented must be based on scientifically valid and ethically accepted methods. For studies involving human subjects, ethical clearance must be stated. For case reports, written informed patient consent must be stated.
8. By submitting, the presenting author confirms that all co-authors have been informed of and have agreed to this submission.