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Call to abstract 2026

Recommendations and advice on submitting abstracts

Ready to submit? Deadline: 15 April 2026

All abstract submissions will be reviewed by a scientific committee and assessed on the basis of originality, technical and/or research content, depth, accuracy, relevance to the theme, contributions and readability. English and French are the official languages of the summit.

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NPI are “effective, personalised and non-invasive prevention or treatment protocols, based on evidence, and referenced and supervised by qualified professionals” (NPIS Guidelines, 2024). These psychosocial, nutritional and physical practices have been highlighted by health authorities such as the WHO (2003), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (2020) and the European Commission (2022), as well as by numerous learned societies. They improve health, independence, survival and quality of life, reduce healthcare costs and lead to sustainable changes in health behaviour. They strengthen prevention and care and complement biomedical treatments thanks to advances in early diagnosis and the systemic effects of chronic diseases.

However, health-related fake news has spread rapidly in recent years, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic. There is therefore an urgent need to provide an international tool enabling patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare providers to identify evidence-based NMI. A centralised register coordinated by the NPIS in partnership with numerous partners will enable the sharing of certified, described and codified practices. It will facilitate better choice, greater engagement, improved traceability and potential financial coverage.

The Scientific Committee

Chair of the Committee

Dr. Iveta Nagyova, University PJ Safarik Kosice, Slovakia

Members of the Scientific Committee

Pr. Simon Bacon, Concordia University, Canada
Mathis Brier, France, NPIS
Pr. Corinne Caillaud, Australie, Université de Sydney
Pr. Lorena Dini, Charite University Berlin, Germany
Dr. Gianni Franco, Belgique, NPIS
Pr. Yves Henrotin, University of Liege, Belgium
Dr. Karen Lambert-Cordillac, France, NPIS,
Pr. Kim Lavoie, UQAM, Canada
Pr. Guillaume Léonard, Canada, Université de Sherbrooke
Dr. Anne Lieutaud, France, NPIS,
Dr. Jean-Bernard Mabire, France, Université de Tours
Dr. Mathilde Minet, France, Université de Montpellier
Pr. Grégory Ninot, France, NPI Society
Dr. Jet Sanders, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Netherlands
Dr. Coura Seye, NPIS, France
Dr. Laurent Stubbe, France, NPI Society
Dr. Amina Talmat Amar, France, NPI Society
Dr. Başak Uysal, INSERM, France

Recommendations

Topics

Papers should be submitted for the following sessions:
  • Results of an original study evaluating one or more NIMs in accordance with the NPIS Model
  • Methodological, technological or ethical considerations for the evaluation of NPI
  • Analysis of an innovative strategy for integrating non-medical healthcare professionals into the healthcare system
  • Research aimed at informing future physical, nutritional and psychosocial interventions

In addition to these sessions, we also welcome any contributions reflecting current research on NPI

Submitted papers may be selected for an oral or poster presentation..

Writing guidelines

  • The title must not exceed 85 characters.
  • The abstract should be 400 words in length, including spaces, single-spaced, in Arial 11.
  • Structure of the abstract: research question, methodology/analysis, results/discussion, conclusion.
  • The abstract will be assessed on the following criteria:
    – Relevance of the topic (originality, interest, prevalence, topicality, etc.).
    – The quality and rigour of the analysis or methodology.
    – Quality of the analysis and reasoning.
    – Engaging with literature.
    – Potential benefits and opportunities for improving practices.
    – Multidisciplinarity and interdisciplinarity, national or international dissemination.
  • Keywords: 5 mandatory keywords.
  • Bibliographical references: 5 main bibliographical references are required.
  • Ethical consideration: in the case of a clinical trial, it must have been conducted in accordance with the law

NPI : From Practice to Research and Training

The conference languages are French and English. Presentations and posters will be in English.
The lectures become available to view for free on the website after one year 

Oral Presentations

Oral presentations will last 8 minutes, followed by 7 minutes of discussion with the audience. To ensure the programme runs on schedule, we ask that you keep to your allotted speaking time and suggest that you limit your presentation to no more than 10 slides (accepted formats: PowerPoint or PDF). You will find a template for your slides on the website https://npisummit.org

Posters

You’ll soon find a template for your poster on the website (Size: A0 portrait, 1189 mm high and 841 mm wide, excluding metal eyelets).