Abstracts & Awards
Presenting an abstract at the BSACI Annual Conference is a unique opportunity for your work to gain exposure in our allergy community, and discuss your work with others in a collegiate space.
Accepted abstracts will 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 your topic would be suitable do contact us on bsaci@medivents.co.uk.
“Great to see the posters and abstracts highlighting the work that others are doing.”
2025 conference attendee
Abstract submission is now open.
Abstract submission closes at 08:00 on Monday 27th April
Case Rounds submission
BSACI “Case Rounds” sessions will be held on Tuesday 13 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 30th July. Please submit to bsaci@medivents.co.uk with the subject header: BSACI 2026 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 2025 recipients of the Barry Kay award and see published abstracts for 2025 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 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
BSACI Fellows Award
Fellows of the BSACI are distinguished members who have been given the honour to use FBSACI (Fellowship of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology) postnominal. Fellows are BSACI members who have made significant contributions to the society and have played a continuously active role for 20 years or more, thus helping to shape allergy & clinical immunology as a speciality within the UK
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 2026
Deadline for applications: Monday 27th 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.
In 2026 bursaries will be offered up to the following amounts:
• Allied Health Professionals £350
• Trainees up to £200
2025 recipients
- Maria Ohrman
- Salina Deogan
- Charlotte Lewis
- Heather Padley
- Lucy Underhill
- Evita Muller
- Felicity Norris
- Roz Capelin-Jones
- Shailee Sheth
- Jumana Ahmed
- Sarah Burrell
- Hannah Linton
- Jena Strawford
- Amruta Fulmali
- Khadij Karim
BSACI Medical Scholarships Scheme 2026
BSACI is offering financial support to medical students to facilitate their ability to attend BSACI Annual Conference 2026 being held at the ICC Wales from Sunday 11th-Tuesday 13th October 2026. 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.
The 2026 BSACI Medical Scholarships Scheme is open to FY2 doctors, and IMT trainees in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience what an exciting career in Allergy and Clinical Immunology looks like and how rewarding being a member of the UK allergy community can be.
How to apply
- The scheme is open to all FY2 doctors, Clinical Fellows, IMT and ST1-3 adult trainees in the UK with an interest in or considering a career in Allergy. We will pay out retrospectively for two nights’ accommodation up to £150, cover your conference fees, plus reimburse travel costs (up to £140)
- Send us a cover letter (300-400 words main text) detailing how you would benefit from this scholarship and explaining the motivation for your interest in this field. Please also include how you can help increase awareness of the specialty of allergy either within your department or with other trainees after the conference, such as a grand round presentation, a trainee learning event or a department meeting.
- Send us a supporting letter from your current supervisor.
- Abstract submission for the conference is encouraged but is not a requirement.
- Submissions open on Monday 26th January 2026.
- Submissions must be emailed to tamara@bsaci.org no later than Friday 29th May 2026.
- You will be notified of the outcome of your application no later than Friday 12th June 2026.
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you have helped to increase awareness of “allergy and immunology” amongst other trainees or colleagues, after the event.
Please note previous recipients may not apply.
Feedback from some of our past Scholars:
“Thank you to everyone involved in organising the scholarship – it was a great experience.”
“Thank you for the excellent opportunity.”
“Fantastic opportunity and fantastic programme. Really inspiring talks and conference”
“Great scheme, very helpful way to support trainees to further their knowledge and understanding of the specialty”
“Excellent opportunity to meet fellow scholars and experts in the field”
2025 recipients
- Alessandro Conti
- Anu Kaushik
- Catherine Coxeter-Smith
- Elizabeth Burdekin
- Eman Mohamedalamin
- Jason Kai Ting
- John Omomila-Napoleon
- Joshua Jaffe
- Marwa Mohamed
- Rebecca Finch
- Sarah Jamil
- Shiron Rajendran
- Sneha Dutta
- Wei Siang William Fong