2027 ASN 50th Annual Meeting Abstracts
Submitting an abstract to the ASN 50th Annual Meeting is one of the most meaningful ways to contribute to the advancement of neuroimaging and make your mark on the field. Whether you are a seasoned clinician, an emerging researcher, or a resident early in your career, sharing your work with a national audience of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and sonographers amplifies your research, sparks important clinical conversations, and opens doors to collaboration you might never have found otherwise. Abstract presentations at the ASN Annual Meeting carry the weight of five decades of scientific excellence — and your work deserves to be part of that legacy. Don't miss the opportunity to contribute to the conversation, build your professional reputation, and help shape the future of neuroimaging at one of the field's most celebrated gatherings.
To ensure your abstract is featured at the Annual Meeting, please note that at least one author must be a registered conference attendee and hold an active ASN membership.
Contact andrea@asnweb.org with questions.
Important dates to remember:
Thursday, October 15, 2026: Submissions open.
Friday, November 13, 2026: Submissions and edits close.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026: Acceptance and award announcements made.
Abstract Awards
OLDENDORF
AWARD
The Oldendorf Award is for the best abstract submitted by a student, resident or fellow. The abstract must be based in basic or clinical research in CT, MRI, SPECT or PET. The research should consist of original work including new imaging methods, techniques, clinical application, etc. Single case reports are generally not acceptable for these awards. The purpose of these awards is to encourage research and advance the field of neuroimaging. While the contestant must be the senior author of the abstract, there are no restrictions upon co-authorship.
The recipient will present the abstract during the President's Reception/Business Meeting. Recipient will receive waived registration fee for 2027 Annual Meeting, complimentary ASN membership for 11/1/27 - 10/31/28, and two nights' accommodation at 2027 meeting hotel.
MCKINNEY
AWARD
The McKinney Award is for the best abstract submitted by a student, resident or fellow. The abstract must be based in basic or clinical research in neurosonology. The research should consist of original work including new imaging methods, techniques, clinical application, etc. Single case reports are generally not acceptable for these awards. The purpose of these awards is to encourage research and advance the field of neurosonology. While the contestant must be the first author of the abstract, there are no restrictions upon co-authorship.
The recipient will present the abstract during the President's Reception/Business Meeting. Recipient will receive waived registration fee for 2027 Annual Meeting, complimentary ASN membership for 11/1/27 - 10/31/28, and two nights' accommodation at 2027 meeting hotel.
QURESHI
AWARD
The Qureshi Award is for the best abstract submitted by a student, resident or fellow. The abstract must be based in basic or clinical research in Diagnostic Angiography. The research should consist of original work including new imaging methods, techniques, clinical application, etc. The purpose of the award is to encourage research and advance the field of Angiography. While the contestant must be the senior author of the abstract, there are no restrictions upon co-authorship.
The recipient will present the abstract during the President's Reception/Business Meeting. Recipient will receive waived registration fee for 2027 Annual Meeting, complimentary ASN membership for 11/1/27 - 10/31/28, and two nights' accommodation at 2027 meeting hotel.
RESIDENT
AWARD
The Resident Award(s) are offered to persons in a neurology residency program. Selection is based on the quality of the abstract. The individual must be the first and presenting author of the work. A letter of support from the Residency Program Director indicating the author's year in training and verifying that the resident is the first author of the abstract must be included.
The recipient will present the abstract during the President's Reception/Business Meeting.
Recipient will receive waived registration fee for 2027 Annual Meeting, complimentary ASN membership for 11/1/27 - 10/31/28, and two nights' accommodation at 2027 meeting hotel.
ALEXANDROV
AWARD
Sponsored by the UCSD Vascular lab, The Alexandrov Award honors the best Neurosonology video, accompanied by a detailed case report, submitted by neurosonographers, residents, or fellows. Each submission must include an abstract that not only focuses on intriguing neurosonography findings but also features a video component showcasing the case. The award specifically seeks abstracts based on both basic and clinical research related to central or peripheral pathologies, as well as rare and noteworthy discoveries.
The recipient will present the abstract during the President's Reception/Business Meeting. Recipient will receive waived registration fee for 2027 Annual Meeting, complimentary ASN membership for 11/1/27 - 10/31/28, and two nights' accommodation at 2027 meeting hotel.
