Abstracts & Awards
Abstracts
Submitting your abstract guarantees great visibility for your work and the opportunity to interact with an engaged audience.
Abstracts are reviewed by an expert panel and selected abstracts will be published in a special edition of our Heart Journal.
Submission Categories
Abstracts can be submitted in the following categories and themes:
- Basic Science
- Clinical
- ACHD/valve disease/pericardial disease/maternal cardiology
- Interventional and structural cardiology
- Cardiac rhythm management
- Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Imaging
- Preventative cardiology
- Education/service improvement and innovation*
*This is a new initiative and follows the success of the allied health professional/nursing/health scientists section in previous years. Submissions may focus on local, regional or national projects that demonstrate collaboration, meaningful impact and contemporary approaches to improving clinical care or training provision.
Submission Information
We invite abstracts that focus on innovation in cardiovascular service delivery, quality improvement, education or specialty training.
Example areas include:
- Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in training or service delivery/workforce culture
- Patient and public involvement (PPI) initiatives
- Service design or leadership projects
- Simulation based teaching interventions
- Curriculum development and reform
- Peer led teaching or mentorship programmes
- Innovations in feedback and assessment
- Novel or technology enhanced education or training tools
- Innovative use of data or digital systems to enhance training delivery or clinical care
- Environmental sustainability in cardiology practice
Follow these simple steps to submit your abstract via the Oxford Abstracts platform.
1. Access the portal
Click the “Submit Abstract” button on this page.
You’ll be taken to the Oxford Abstracts submission site for the event.
2. Create or log in to your account
If you’ve used Oxford Abstracts before, log in with your existing details.
If you’re new to the platform, select “Create an account” and follow the prompts to register.
Important: Do not create multiple accounts. Use the same login for all submissions.
3. Complete the submission form
You’ll be asked to provide:
- Title of your Abstract
- Author details (including affiliations)
- Abstract text (within the stated word limit)
- Keywords or categories (if applicable)
- Any additional information requested by the organiser
4. Upload figures or tables (if allowed)
You may upload supporting images or tables where permitted.
Please check the specific guidelines before uploading.
5. Review and submit
Before submitting:
- Use the “Preview” button to review your entry.
- Ensure all authors have approved the final version.
- When ready, click “Submit.”
You can log in again to edit or view your submission until the deadline.
6. View your submissions
After submitting, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Oxford Abstracts.
You can also access your dashboard at any time to check the status of your Abstracts:
- Click the Oxford Abstracts logo in the top left corner of the submission page, or
- Use the link provided in your confirmation email
- This dashboard shows all your submissions across Oxford Abstracts.
Please note that abstract presenters (Clinical categories only – Basic Science is exempt) are required to be a current BCS member if their abstract is selected for oral, moderated or poster presentation.
Membership can be in any category (Ordinary/Associate BJCA/Affiliate/International). Further details on how to join the BCS can be found here. We will advise presenters (if selected) on next steps.
Medical students do not need to become BCS members if their abstract is selected.
The BCS can offer nurse and AHP colleagues the opportunity to apply for a travel grant (maximum of £100) if their abstract in any one of the above 7 clinical categories if selected as an oral presentation for either Best of the Best or Moderated Abstracts. We will notify those colleagues who are selected with details on how to apply for a travel grant.
The submission deadline for Abstracts is 23:59pm on Sunday 18 January 2026.
- We cannot accept Abstracts that have been accepted for publication elsewhere at the time of submission and the Abstract should not have been presented at other conferences as well (also known as Encore Abstracts).
- If your Abstract is accepted and you meet the BCS membership criteria it will be published online with Heart/BMJ. Please note that if your Abstract is published in Heart/BMJ it cannot be published with another online publication. If your Abstract is accepted but you would prefer to have your Abstract accepted at another conference, then you will be required to inform the BCS in advance at your very earliest opportunity. The BCS can then try to make arrangements to withdraw your Abstract so that you do not incur the 3 year ban from the BCS Abstract submission process.
- Please note that Abstract presenters (Clinical categories only – Basic Science category is exempt) are required to be a current BCS member if their Abstract is selected for oral, moderated or poster presentation. Membership can be in any category (Ordinary/Associate BJCA/Affiliate/International). Further details on how to join the BCS can be found here. Presenters if selected will be advised on next steps by the BCS.
- Abstract submissions from industry are not permitted
- Case reports are not permitted for Abstracts submission. Refer to the separate submission process for this.
- Only the Presenting author of the Abstract can present at the conference, you cannot co-present with another co-author even if the work has been equally split.
- If there is a change in Presenting Author please email [email protected] informing of the change
- Please make sure that all information is correctly entered during the submission process as we are unable to make any further changes after it has been submitted.
- Please make sure that you upload a word version of your Abstract during the submission process, as this will be used for admin purposes.
- Please fully submit your Abstract through the portal otherwise it cannot be accepted.
- If your Abstract is accepted for the conference you must produce a poster to display continuously throughout the 3-day meeting. Each poster must be non-fabric, A0 in size, 841mm (height) X 1189mm (width) and should be in landscape mode. A conflict of interest statement must be clearly indicated on each poster. If you have no conflict of interest please state ‘No conflict of interest’.
- All Abstract poster presentations at the BCS Conference are regarded as standard poster presentations. Only presentations in the ‘Best of the Best’ and Moderated Abstracts are regarded as Oral presentations, as they are presented with a PowerPoint presentation.
- **Please note that if you have already registered for the BCS Conference, under a different category you do not need to register again if you are presenting an Abstract.
- If you require a letter of support from BCS for your visa application, please download this form and complete the necessary details and return back to [email protected] at your earliest convenience, so that a letter can then be generated for you. Please ensure that you allow sufficient time when applying for a visa and requesting a support letter from BCS. Please note that once the letter has been issued by the BCS, it is the responsibility of the individual delegate to make the necessary arrangements with the relevant authority (British Embassy/High Commission/Visa Consulate) and follow up if necessary for a response. BCS does not have the jurisdiction to expedite matters with the relevant authority.
Case Reports
New this year is a specific focus on case reports. Submitted separately to Abstracts, these are a focus on specific cases.
Case reports provide an excellent opportunity to share valuable clinical experiences that can inform and inspire others within the cardiovascular community. We particularly welcome submissions that highlight rare conditions, complex management decisions, or important learning points that can be applied in everyday clinical practice.
Selected submissions may be invited for oral presentation during the conference.
Please note that patient consent is mandatory for all case report submissions, in line with ICMJE guidelines. Authors must confirm that consent has been obtained when submitting, and proof of consent may be requested for accepted reports.
The submission deadline for Case Reports is 23:59pm on Sunday 18 January 2026.
Presentation Levels for Abstracts
In addition to being published in a special edition of our Heart Journal, these are the different presentation levels:
1. Best of the Best
The top 3 highest scoring abstracts from each of the 7 different clinical abstract themes will present their work at the BCS Conference where they will give an oral presentation in the ‘Best of the Best zone’ in the Education Hall. Based upon performance on the day, an overall winner will be selected and presented with a certificate and prize (£250) at the BCS Conference.
2. Moderated Abstracts
In addition to Best of the Best, and continuing the success from 2025, we would like to showcase the next top 4 highest scoring abstracts from each of the 7 clinical abstract categories. These abstracts will be presented as oral presentations at the end of the 85 minute sessions for each of the appropriate affiliated societies. For example, heart failure submissions will be presented at the end of the 85 minute British Society for Heart Failure session in the main conference programme.
There is no monetary prize for the moderated abstracts but in addition to having your work being published in Heart and receiving a certificate of recognition, presenters will have the added opportunity of presenting their work to a larger (and more focused) audience than is possible with moderated posters. Each presentation slot will be 5 minutes (3 minutes for presentation and time at the end for questions from the moderator). We expect that you will also show a poster of your abstract in the larger poster area in the main Education Hall so that all delegates can browse the posters throughout the conference. Further details on what will be required of you if selected will be sent to you.
3. Posters
We are delighted to maintain our regular and popular fixture at the conference with the welcoming sight of the hundreds of posters on display in the Education Hall. It is truly awe-inspiring to see the amount of incredible research going on. If your abstract is not selected for Best of the Best or Moderated Abstracts, we do still very much want to see your valuable work on full display at the conference. There will be specific breaktimes (you will be advised) assigned per clinical category when presenters will be encouraged to stand by their posters in readiness to discuss with delegates.
BCS Awards
Each year, the BCS presents the following awards and prizes at the Annual Conference Networking Reception, Closing Ceremony and BCS President’s Dinner.
Mackenzie Medal
The Mackenzie Medal is awarded by the society in recognition of outstanding service to British Cardiology. Two medals are awarded each year. The 2025 recipients were: Dr. Man Fai Shiu and Prof. John Cleland
BCS/BHF/BAS/BSCR Early Career Investigator Award
This award (formerly known as the Young Investigator Award) was established by the society in 2001 to recognise excellence among young researchers intending to pursue a career in cardiovascular clinical medicine or research. The prize is currently £1,500 for the winner and £500 for runners up. The award is sponsored by the British Cardiovascular Society, British Heart Foundation (BHF), British Atherosclerosis Society (BAS) and British Society for Cardiovascular Research (BSCR).
If you would like to be considered, please read our guidance on ECIA submission before applying.
The winner of the ECIA (YIA) for 2025 was: Dr. Daniel Taylor
2025 Runner-Ups
- Dr. Maya Noureddine
- Dr. Henry Procter
- Dr. Rahul Sanwlani
- Dr. Benn Jessney
*Please note that if your submission for the Early Career Investigator Award is rejected, then it is not automatically entered into the clinical or basic science abstract submission process. It is advised that you submit this separately in the abstract submission process.
The submission process for ECIA is now open.
Michael Davies Award
This award (formerly known as Michael Davies Early Career Award) honours researchers who have recently established themselves as independent investigators and who have made an outstanding contribution to cardiovascular science. It is open for applications from clinicians and non-clinicians who have an affiliation with a UK institution. The prize is currently £1,500 and a certificate. The award is sponsored by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
If you would like to be considered, please read our guidance on MDA submission before applying. We encourage applicants who have previously been unsuccessful to re-apply. The 2025 award recipient was: Prof. Alexander Rothman
Abstract Archive
The 2025 BOTB winners and runner-ups
ACHD/valve disease/pericardial disease/cardiomyopathy
Winner: Dr Saadia Aslam
Runner up: Dr Henry Procter
Acute coronary syndromes & Interventional Cardiology
Winner: Dr Benn Jessney
Runner up: Ms Anna Kamdar
Runner up: Miss Yasmin Mayet
Allied Health Professionals/Nursing/Health Scientists
Winner: Mr Khelvin Jocson
Runner up: Ms Karen Hann
Runner up: Mrs Stephanie Kirkland
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Winner: Dr Johanna Tonko
Runner up: Dr Olivia Basquill
Runner up: Dr Keenan Saleh
Heart Failure
Winner: Dr Samuel Brown
Runner up: Dr Shamus Husheer
Runner up: Mr Liming Chen
Imaging
Winner: Dr Constantin-Cristian Topriceanu
Runner up: Dr Mehak Asad
Runner up: Dr Sher May Ng
Stable IHD/Prevention/Hypertension/Lipids
Winner: Dr Jun Yu Chen
Runner up: Dr Tanisha Burgher
Runner up: Dr Kentaro Yamagata
View the 2025 BCS Annual Conference Abstracts Online
The 2024 BOTB winners and runner-ups
ACHD/valve disease/pericardial disease/cardiomyopathy
Winner: Dr Ishika Prachee
Runner up: Dr Raghav Bhatia
Runner up: Dr Daniel Hammersley
Acute coronary syndromes & Interventional Cardiology
Winner: Dr Sara Khalid
Runner up: Mr Adam Sturge
Runner up: Miss Abeer Zahid
Allied Health Professionals/Nursing/Health Scientists
Winner: Dr Anvesha Singh
Runner up: Mr Andrew Fletcher
Runner up: Ms Hannah Waterhouse
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Winner: Dr Hnin Zaw
Runner up: Mr Adam Sturge
Runner up: Dr Pok-Tin Tang
Heart Failure
Winner: Mr Hugo MacGowan
Runner up: Dr Sam Brown
Runner up: Dr Daniel Hammersley
Imaging
Winner: Dr Wasim Javed
Runner up: Dr Richard Crawley
Runner up: Dr Tom Newman
Stable IHD/Prevention/Hypertension/Lipids
Winner: Dr Ramesh Nadarajah
Runner up: Dr Angad Kooner
Runner up: Dr Sushant Saluja
View the 2024 BCS Annual Conference Abstracts Online
- ACHD/Valve disease/Pericardial disease/Cardiomyopathy
- Acute coronary syndromes & interventional cardiology
- Allied health professionals/Nursing/Health scientists
- Cardiac rhythm management
- Heart failure
- Imaging
- Stable IHD/Prevention/Hypertension/Lipids
- Basic science
- BCS-BHF-BAS-BSCR Young Investigator Award
- Author index