Call for Abstracts

The Organizing Committee of WFUMB 2025 welcomes all delegates to submit their abstracts of Original Work and Case Reports to be considered for oral and/or poster presentation.

Abstract Submission Guidance

A maximum of 2 abstract submissions per person is allowed for Oral/Poster presentation for WFUMB 2025 (the submission to Symposium is not included).

  • Abstracts must be submitted in English.
  • Abstract title must be typed using CAPITAL LETTERS, maximum 15 words.
  • Abstract body is up to 300 words.
  • Up to 9 co-authors
  • The abstract must not contain any graphics, tables, pictures, or other types of figures.
  • The following subdivisions of your abstract are recommended but are NOT mandatory.
    • Introduction/Purpose
    • Material and Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusions
    • Keywords
    • References

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Abstract Topics and Presentation Styles

Please select a topic which is most applicable to your study. You may also specify the preference for oral or poster or symposium. Please note that the Program Committee will make the final allocation when the abstract is accepted.

Abstract Topics

Original Works and Case Reports from the below topics will be accepted.

Oral or Poster

1 Abdominal (Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic and Spleen)
2 Abdominal (Gastrointestinal tract)
3 Artificial Intelligence
4 Biomedical Physics and Engineering
5 Breast
6 Chest (lung, pleura, mediastinum, diaphragm, thoracic wall)
7 Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound
8 Critical Care / Emergency
9 Dermatology
10 Drug Delivery
11 Echocardiography
12 Elastography
13 Endoscopic Ultrasound
14 General Practitioner’s Ultrasound
15 Head and Neck (Thyroid)
16 Interventional Ultrasound
17 Molecular Imaging
18 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
19 Neonatal and Pediatrics
20 Neurosonology
21 Obstetrics and Gynecology
22 Point of Care Ultrasound
23 Primary Health Care
24 Safety
25 Small parts
26 Urology
27 Therapeutic Ultrasound
28 Varia
29 Vascular Ultrasound

Symposium

Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Ultrasound

Elastography for portal hypertension: current status and future perspective

Objective
Elastography is applied to assess the risk and severity of various coexisting conditions in portal hypertension and predict prognosis of the patients as well as to determine the degree of hepatic fibrosis. It is used throughout the medical care process for portal hypertension, from diagnosis, understanding the pathophysiology, and to the treatment, acting as a main axis. In this session, we would like to demonstrate the practical use of elastography and clarify its specific usefulness, problems, and challenges. We would also like to deepen our understanding of the role and significance of elastography in the management of portal hypertension and discuss prospects.

Transdisciplinary Ultrasound

Artefacts in ultrasound

Objective
Ultrasonography (US) is the primary diagnostic tool for the whole abdomen. A solid understanding of the basic physics of US technology is essential to enhance diagnostic accuracy and avoid misinterpretation of images. Modern US diagnosis includes not just traditional B-mode and Doppler US, but also contrast-enhanced US, elastography, and attenuation techniques. Rapid advancements in US technology mean that many practitioners conduct abdominal US exams without sufficient knowledge of US artifacts, despite their frequent occurrence in clinical settings. Most artifacts arise from the combination of two or three basic factors, and addressing these issues requires collaborative analysis of extensive clinical and basic data. Despite some progress over the past decade, our understanding of US artifacts remains incomplete. This session aims to discuss various topics related to US artifacts and foster shared interest among specialists from different fields. We invite questions and discussions from diverse perspectives and welcome explanations for challenging phenomena. If you attend, we encourage you to present an oral communication on US artifacts, including B-mode, Doppler, elastography, and contrast-enhanced US.

Artificial intelligence for ultrasound diagnosis

Objective
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been developing rapidly and has become an indispensable part of medicine. Particularly in diagnostic imaging, AI has begun to make diagnoses that are as good as or better than those made by sonographers. In ultrasound imaging, the accuracy of diagnosis often depends on the experience and skills of the expert. However, even inexperienced sonographers can reach the same diagnoses as experts with the support of AI. Considering the current medical landscape, ultrasound plays a crucial role in primary care. In depopulated areas, a single physician must provide a variety of medical services. Ultrasonography is essential for such physicians because it is convenient and non-invasive. Even in regions lacking specialists, AI can deliver advanced medical care, comparable to that provided in more populated areas. In this session, expert researchers will report on the latest advancements in ultrasound diagnosis using AI and discuss its utility in daily medical practice.

Diagnosis with ultrasound elastography

Objective
Ultrasound-based elastography has advanced significantly and is widely used in clinical settings. In hepatology, it estimates liver fibrosis non-invasively, reducing biopsy needs. It aids in distinguishing benign from malignant lesions in breast and thyroid diagnostics and assesses tendon and muscle quality in orthopedics. Recent innovations allow evaluation of not only tissue “elasticity” but also “viscosity,” providing additional insights into tissue inflammation. This symposium will discuss the utility, innovations, and challenges of elastography across medical fields, providing a platform for experts to share knowledge and promote collaborative learning. Submissions are encouraged to foster knowledge exchange.

Sonographer

The future of ultrasound, what lies ahead

Objective
The session provide to anticipate and outline the trajectory of ultrasound technology. Experts discuss advancements, challenges, and potential breakthroughs that will shape the future of ultrasound. Key themes include artificial intelligence, 3/4 D US, expanding indication of CEUS and evolising US technology, all of which contribute to enhancing patient diagnosis and care.

Notification of Acceptance

All abstracts will be reviewed and selected by the Program Committee. Notification of acceptance will be sent via e-mail to the corresponding author in early March, 2025.

Travel Grant

  • Travel grant has been established to encourage and support young professionals under the age of 35 (as of May 28, 2025) to attend the WFUMB 2025 from overseas.
  • It will be awarded by the organizing committee to 10 applicants who have submitted outstanding abstracts.
  • Trainees awarded the scholarship shall undertake to submit an official letter in English from his or her responding Department Head or Society President, which should confirm that the applicant has been participating in certain training program(s) in his or her country.
  • The Scholarship will be given to the presenting author, and 500USD (or JPY equivalent) will be reimbursed on site after the presentation.

Copyright

The copyrights of accepted abstracts shall belong to UMB(Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology)/Elsevier B.V..
Copyright transfer is required to publish the abstract in the UMB Journal. This does not prevent the publication of the full paper.

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