Abstracts & Awards
Abstract submission deadline: 08:00 UK time Monday 28th April
Presenting an abstract at the BSACI Annual Conference is a unique opportunity for your work to gain exposure in our allergy community, and for you to discuss your work with others in a collegiate space.
Accepted abstracts will also be published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy, the official journal of the society.
We encourage submissions on any topic related to allergy or immunology, clinical or basic science. If you’re not sure if your topic would be suitable do contact us on bsaci@medivents.co.uk.
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Case Rounds submission
BSACI “Case Rounds” sessions will be held on 18th October during the Annual Conference. This is open to everyone who wishes to submit a case study however we would like to strongly encourage trainees and Allied Health Professionals to submit any particularly interesting or challenging cases they have encountered. Panel chairs will then select a number of these for presentation during the session.
To apply, please submit a short description of your case, whether it is adult or paediatric, as well as the key learning/reflection outcome, using a maximum of 150 words by midnight 31st July. Please submit to bsaci@medivents.co.uk with the subject header: BSACI 2025 Case Round Presentation.
Awards for Research Excellence
Barry Kay Awards
All accepted abstracts (where the presenter is an “Early career presenter”) will be considered for the prestigious Barry Kay Awards. This award recognises Professor Barry Kay’s national and international contributions to the field of allergy and asthma, which have inspired so many young allergists, immunologists, and chest physicians.
An award will be presented to an early career abstract presenter in one of each of the following categories:
- Basic Science
- Paediatric Clinical
- Adult Clinical
- Primary Care
- Allied Health
- Medical Students
The awards are presented during the “Celebrating Excellence in Allergy Care and Research” session at the meeting.
To view 2024 recipients of the Barry Kay award and see published abstracts for 2024 click here.
The Tony Frew Education Award
The Tony Frew Education Award is a special award to reward an outstanding submission related to education in the field of allergy or immunology.
If you would like your project to be considered, please submit via the abstract portal above, and select the “Education category”.
The prize for this award is £250 which has been kindly supported by Professor Helen Smith. The winner will also receive a framed certificate.
This award is open to all poster presenters, not just early career researchers
Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Abstract Award
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) Award is a NEW special award, to reward outstanding submissions which include a focus on EDI. If you would like your project to be considered, please submit via the abstract portal above, and select the “Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity category”.
The prize for this award is £250 and will be awarded during the conference
This award is open to all poster presenters, not just early career researchers
Scholarships and Bursaries that support attendance to the conference
BSACI are offering financial support for the Annual Conference by providing the following funding for attendees.
BSACI Abstract Bursary Scheme 2025
Deadline for applications: Monday 28th April
This bursary scheme is designed to help those with accepted abstracts to attend the conference by supporting registration, travel, and accommodation costs. Our aim is to support those who have less access to financial resources.
If you would like to be considered for one of these abstract bursaries, please ensure you are eligible and follow the ‘how to apply’ instructions below.
2024 recipients
- Usmaan, Ahmed, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Heidi Ball, University Hospitals of Leicester
- Rebecca Briggs, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Belqies Elgizoli, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
- William Fong, Nottingham University Hospitals
- Shannen Forry-Purvis, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Emma Illidge, Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
- Parisut Kimkool, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Phoebe Li, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Priyanthy Navaratnam, Imperial College London
- Tal Oryan, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Aditi Pandiri, Imperial College London
- Mithuluxsan Shanmuhalingam , University of Southampton
- Melissa Singh, University of Surrey
- Rosabel Spinks, University Of Southampton
- Sophia Chen, Oxford University Hospitals
- Cameron Wilson, Keele University
BSACI Medical Scholarships Scheme 2025
Deadline for applications: Monday 28th April
With the increasing prevalence of allergy within the UK and the shortage of allergy expertise, BSACI aims to support trainees to find out more about this evolving and dynamic specialty.
BSACI is offering financial support to trainee junior doctors to facilitate their ability to attend the BSACI Annual Conference which for 2025 will be held at the ICC Wales from Thursday 16th-Saturday 18th October. BSACI will retrospectively fund two nights’ accommodation up to £150, cover conference fees, plus reimburse travel costs (up to £140).
2024 recipients
- Erin Kamalanathan
- Philip Ajai
- Melvin Lee Qiyu
- Jack Coumbe
- Rachel Anderson
- Andew Whitehead
- Majeeda Patel
- Eileen Chen
- Lily Watson
- Sheng Sheng Lim