After a record-breaking number of abstracts in 2025, NutraIngredients invites researchers from around the world to submit abstracts for presentation at our Scientific Frontiers Session at Probiota Americas in Vancouver in June 2026. Don’t miss your chance to present!
Our Scientific Frontiers cover the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry.
Two categories
Researchers will be required to select if they are submitting their abstracts as industry research or as student-led research projects (open to PhD students). To support those upcoming in the industry, the winning student-led abstract author will receive an all-expenses* paid trip to attend Probiota Americas 2026.
The top-rated industry abstract will receive a complimentary delegate place** to attend Probiota Americas, have the opportunity to present their research live from the stage as part of the 2026 conference program and a 2026 Scientific Frontiers Trophy.
All abstract submissions will be reviewed by our Scientific Committee made up of leading experts from the fields of pre- and probiotics. All accepted abstracts will be invited to present a poster at our event in Vancouver, while the winning abstract will be invited to give a presentation during the Probiota Americas.
We are particularly interested in reports from human intervention studies and welcome abstracts from those engaged in all aspects of microbiome science in academia, industry and consumer health, particularly those representing successful academia-industry interactions.
Abstracts
Early-phase, novel, or state-of-the-art research or promising ideas covering the following topics are encouraged:
- Host-microbe interactions in health and disease
- Preclinical and clinical studies on pre- and probiotic interventions
- “-Omics” approaches in biomarker discovery and strain identification
- Mechanisms of action and bioactive isolation for strain-specific effects
- Early findings from large-scale research projects and clinical trials
- Innovations in production, delivery, formulation and shelf-life
- Consumer insights, market trends and commercial strategies
- Human intervention studies
- Academia-industry collaborations
To download a copy of the abstract guidelines, please click HERE.
*The all-expenses paid trip to attend Probiota Americas 2026 is for one student author and includes:
- Full delegate access to Probiota Americas 2026
- Hotel accommodation at the Westin Bayshore (June 7 to 9, 2026)
- Reimbursed economy round-trip travel (up to $500 USD) *Note: Travel will be reimbursed upon receipts supplied with invoice
- Present your research live on stage as part of the main program
- Be honored with the 2026 Scientific Frontiers Trophy
- Gain visibility among investors, partners, and global industry leaders
* Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the author
The winning industry abstract will receive a complimentary delegate ticket to attend Probiota Americas 2026 in Vancouver.
- Present your research live on stage as part of the main program
- Be honored with the 2026 Scientific Frontiers Trophy
- Gain visibility among investors, partners and global industry leaders
*Note: Travel and accommodation are not included.
