The call for papers for the 8th European FASD Conference in Amiens (France) is open.
Please read the guidelines detailed below before proceeding with your submission. Abstract submission deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026, until 23:59h. (CET)
A variety of sessions and papers will cover a wide scope of topics: 1- Pathophysiology 2- Epidemiology 3- Prevention & harm reduction 4- Diagnoses 5- Brain, cognition & behaviors (neurophenotype) 6- Prognosis 7- Interventions & care 8- Adulthood & lifelong burden 9- Empowerment & advocacy 10- Policies
Among these, special emphasis would be placed on: a.key mechanisms of alcohol developmental toxicity and susceptibility b. cumulative vulnerabilities and comorbid risk factors c. accuracy and reliability in epidemiological estimates d. prevention and harm reduction in high-risk population e. improving diagnosis of non-syndromic forms of FASD ▪ etiological specificity and differential workup ▪ (bio)markers beyond facial feature and exposure report f. neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and FASD ▪ brain and neurodevelopmental phenotype ▪ meaning and coordinate use of the different types of diagnoses g. evidence-basing for unspecific and FASD-designed interventions (incl. domain-specific therapies, educational programs, supportive services) h. anticipation and prevention of secondary disabilities and disorders i. relationships, emotional and sexual life j. justice and protection k. life paths, care paths, barriers and facilitators (incl. foster care, accessibility, professionals' awareness and families' involvement) l. expectations and challenges of new technologies
Please indicate one of the major topics (1,2,3...) and, if possible, in the Key words, a highlight (a,b,c...).
When submitting, the authors can qualify their paper into one of these categories in the Key words: - Preclinical & translational research - Clinical trial and care expertise - "Living with FASD": people and community (caregivers, family...) perspectives -"What happens in my country?"
The authors can choose presentation-type preference and mention it in the Comment : 1) Oral paper presentation (9 parallel session in 3 slots) 9 min short oral communications + 3-4 min questions 2) Poster paper presentation (2 dedicated poster sessions) 3 min live presentation + 1 question, at least 2 parallel chaired visite groups
(please note that) a few papers of particular interest regarding the conference program could be proposed with a longer plenary oral presentation by the scientific planning committee The final decision about the presentation format will be determined by the Scientific Committee after the reviewing process and this decision will be definitive.
The 8th European FASD Conference is organized by the Association Vivre avec le SAF with the support of EUFASD and numerous French reference institutions and expert teams. It is sponsored by Mildeca (Interministerial Mission to Fight Drugs and Addictive Behaviors).
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