Abstracts and posters

In 2025, we received 196 abstracts in response to the Call for Abstracts for Danish Cancer Research Days.

Based on these submissions, a panel of scientific reviewers selected about 110 abstracts. The selected authors have been invited to one of the following presentation formats:

• Present their research with a physical poster during the moderated postersession, with the opportunity to win awards
• Present their research as a flash talks on stage
• Take the stage in the session New Danish cancer researchers in spotlight

The postersession at Danish Cancer Research Days is a key forum for scientific dialogue. Its aim is to showcase a broad spectrum of ongoing cancer research and support knowledge sharing across regions and medical specialties.

Once again this year, over 100 poster presenters will have the opportunity to share their research - offering new findings and perspectives in the field of cancer research.

The postersession serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, helping to strengthen national and interdisciplinary collaboration

This year’s session will take place as moderated poster presentations, organised into smaller thematic tracks based on the submitted abstract categories. Each presenter will have:

• 3 minutes for presentation
• 2 minutes for questions and discussion, facilitated by two moderators in each track

Since 2023, the format has been developed and curated by session leads Line Bentsen and Daniella Østergaard, who again this year are responsible for the poster session - together with co-organisers Mette Kielsholm Thomsen and Marie Ernst Christensen.

All poster presenters are encouraged to use the #Betterposter format. A recent study by Line Bentsen and Daniella Østergaard shows that the #Betterposter format performs better, especially in terms of first impressions, compared to traditional layouts.

Read: What Makes a Good Poster

At Danish Cancer Research Days 2025, several awards will be presented during the postersession, including the ‘Best Poster Award’. To win this prestigious prise, scientific content, design, and presentation must come together in a compelling and coherent way.

Evaluation criteria include:

• A clear and well-structured visual presentation of strong scientific content
• An engaging and understandable oral presentation of the main points
• Originality in both the project and the way it is presented
• A poster that can stand on its own while also inviting dialogue

The award will be presented during the conference based on nominations from the session moderators. A cross-disciplinary committee will select the winner.

In addition to receiving the award, the winner will be invited to communicate their research in an article for Videnskab.dk’s “Forskerne formidler” series. The article will be developed in collaboration with the editorial team at Videnskab.dk to ensure clear and engaging science communication for a wider audience.

Eight high-quality abstracts have also been selected for presentation as flash talks on the main stage.