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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

YOUNG
SCIENTISTS'
FORUM

Calling young scientists in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology.

The Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 Young Scientists' Forum (YSF), a competition to showcase and recognize outstanding undergraduate research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Open to Filipino students currently enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and other Life Sciences-related courses or those who graduated from any Biology-related courses within the current academic year. Individual or group research works conducted majority in any Philippine academic or research institution can join the forum.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Five (5) finalists will be shortlisted based on ranking and criteria set by the PSBMB, with chances to win awards and recognition from the PSBMB community!

Abstract Submission Guidelines

ABSTRACT LENGTH

An extended abstract must have a maximum of 1000 words, three figures and/or tables, and five references. Extended abstracts must contain new data that has not been presented elsewhere.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

Abstracts must be written in English using either MS Word (.docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf). The document should be prepared on an A4-sized template with 1-inch margins on all sides.

TITLE FORMAT

The paper’s title must be written in bold, all capital letters, and centered on the page.

FONT AND SPACING

The text should be in Arial font, single-spaced, and justified paragraphs. Put a double space between paragraphs.

STRUCTURE

The abstract must include the following sections: introduction, objectives, and major findings.

AUTHOR DETAILS

The author(s) name(s) should be centered, placed one line below the title, with the presenter’s name underlined.

AFFILIATION

The affiliation(s) of the author(s) must be centered and placed one line below the author name(s). If there are multiple authors with different affiliations, use superscript numbers (e.g., ¹, ²) to indicate corresponding affiliations.

ABSTRACT FILENAME FORMAT

PSBMB53 Corresponding Author’s Surname First name_abstract_sub.docx Example: PSBMB53 DelaCruz Juan_abstract_sub.docx

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS TO:

Click the button below to access the official Google Form submission portal.

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For inquiries, email: psbmb.youngscientistsforum@gmail.com