Late-breaking is a technique used by racing drivers to brake much later than the person they are trying to pass. This allows them to use the track’s camber and elevation to their advantage without over-braking and getting off the line too quickly. However, it also requires a high level of discipline and practice to get it right. Braking too early will get you re-passed by the person ahead, and braking too late can have you slide wide or hit your noggin.
This year’s call for LBW abstracts is open to all researchers who have new results to share, even if they were not available by the regular submission deadline. Abstracts should be novel and of significant impact, with the goal being to highlight new research and encourage discussion among the community.
LBWs should contain an introduction that defines the problem, background, and context, followed by the research methodology. The results should be highlighted and explained, including any new findings or contributions made in comparison to previous work.
The presenting author(s) of an accepted LBW must be registered to attend FEBS Congress 2025 in order for the research to be presented at the event and published in the CHI 2025 Extended Abstracts. The same presenting author cannot be a presenter on two separate proposals.
LBW submissions are evaluated for both their scientific content and potential impact on the field by members of the Congress Scientific Programme Board in consultation with the FEBS Press editorial staff. The presenting authors of a LBW must check a box in the online system indicating that they agree to the terms and conditions, and if accepted, their abstracts will be displayed on the Congress website and the Congress app (as well as in the FEBS Open Bio supplement).