74th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Mid-December: Abstract submission will open
- Early January: Registration and Housing will open
- January 15: Student Awards Deadline
- February 6: Abstract Submission Deadline
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Registration
Online registration includes access to register for a conference, short course, closing event, companion badge, and companion closing event. You may return to online registration to purchase items at any time.
NOTES: No meals are included with conference registration. Accepted payment methods are credit card or check (drawn from a U.S.-based bank). Payment is by credit card only. Check payment is only accepted by mail. Check must be drawn from a U.S.-based bank.
Registration for the 74th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics in San Diego, CA, will open in December 2025. Fees for 2026 conference and short courses are listed below.
Conference Registration Fees 2026
Before April 30
- ASMS Members*: $300 regular / $115 students** / $0 emeritus
- Non-Members: $600 regular / $230 students*
After April 30
- ASMS Members*: $350 regular / $165 students** / $0 emeritus
- Non-Members: $650 regular / $280 students*
*To register as a member, ASMS dues must be processed by ASMS before conference registration. See Membership page for details.
**To qualify for the student rate you must be enrolled full-time in a degree program up to and including the Ph.D. at the time of the conference.
There are no meals included with the conference registration fee.
Abstract Submission
The abstract deadline, February 6, 2026 (11:59 pm Pacific Time), is firm. There are no extensions. Please plan accordingly.
Word Limits and Submission Instructions
Before entering your abstract, assemble the following:
- Step 1: Abstract entry. Enter the Title – Limit 20 words, the Introduction – Limit 120 words, the Methods – Limit 120 words, the Preliminary data – Limit 300 words, the Novel aspect – Limit 20 words, and enter a Conflict of Interest statement - List your conflicts of interest or indicate there are no conflicts.
- Step 2: Authors - Enter ALL of the co-author names, affiliations (institute/company) and their email address. The submitter's name automatically appears as an author. It is possible to delete once additional authors are added. Be sure to designate only ONE of the authors as the Presenter (green checkmark).
- IMPORTANT: Help recognize your co-authors correctly by carefully entering their name as it commonly appears on their publications.
- Step 3: Session selection - If you wish to be considered for an Oral you will be prompted for a 1st and 2nd choice. There is no oral-only option, you must be willing to present a poster if you opt for oral consideration. For poster-only, simply skip the oral session preferences.
- Step 4: Questions - these relate to the designated PRESENTER of this abstract. The information is collected to help ASMS arrange oral sessions that remain diverse, balanced, and appropriately reflect the composition of the membership. Presenters will not be penalized or overlooked for any given response, or for the selection of the “Do Not Wish to Provide” option. The answers to all questions will be visible to reviewers only in the context described above.
- The answers to these questions will NOT be included in the abstract submission receipt. To change an answer or revisit the answers selected, the person submitting this abstract may sign-in and select 'View my drafts and submissions'.
- Step 5: Review and Submit - Your abstract will not be submitted until you click "Submit Abstract" at the end. You and your co-authors will receive an email receipt to confirm your submission. Please note that the questions and answers (step 4) will NOT be included in the submission email receipt. Abstract entry sessions will time out after 10 minutes of inactivity. If you leave your computer and come back to it after the auto-timeout you will need to log back in.
Conference Program (Preliminary)
Saturday, May 30 , 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Short Courses - ADV. REG IS REQUIRED. Course registration closes May 23.
2:00 - 5:00 pm Check-in and badge printing
Sunday, May 31, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Short Courses - ADV. REG IS REQUIRED. Course registration closes May 23.
10:00 am - 8:00 pm Check-in and badge printing
5:00 - 6:30 pm Tutorial Lectures
6:45 - 7:45 pm Opening Session, Carlito Lebrilla, presiding
7:45 - 9:00 pm Welcome Reception, Exhibit-Poster Hall
Monday, June 1, 2026
7:00 - 8:15 am Corporate Member Breakfast Seminars, Convention Center AND Marriott Marquis
8:30 - 10:30 am Oral Sessions (eight parallel sessions)
10:30 am - 2:30 pm Poster Session, Exhibits, Lunch Break
- All posters present 10:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
12:00 - 1:00 pm Networking Session(s) in the Poster-Exhibit Hall
2:30 - 4:30 pm Oral Sessions (eight parallel sessions)
4:45 - 5:30 pm Plenary Session, Joseph A. Loo presiding
- Presentation of Al Yergey MS Scientist Awards and Award Lecture by recipient of the John B. Fenn Distinguished Contribution in Mass Spectrometry Award
5:45 - 7:00 pm Evening Workshops (hosted by ASMS Interest Groups or Independent organizers)
8:00 - 11:00 pm Corporate Member Hospitality Suites, Marriott Marquis
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
7:00 - 8:15 am Corporate Member Breakfast Seminars, Convention Center AND Marriott Marquis
8:30 - 10:30 am Oral Sessions (eight parallel sessions)
10:30 am - 2:30 pm Poster Session, Exhibits, Lunch Break
- All posters present 10:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
12:00 - 1:00 pm Networking Session(s) in the Poster-Exhibit Hall
2:30 - 4:30 pm Oral Sessions (eight parallel sessions)
4:45 - 5:30 pm Plenary Session, Joseph A. Loo presiding
- Presentations for Research Awards and PUI Research Award followed by Award Lecture by the recipient of the Biemann Medal
5:45 - 7:00 pm Evening Workshops (hosted by ASMS Interest Groups or Independent organizers)
8:00 - 11:00 pm Corporate Member Hospitality Suites, Marriott Marquis
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
7:00 - 8:15 am Corporate Member Breakfast Seminars, Convention Center AND Marriott Marquis
8:30 - 10:30 am Oral Sessions (eight parallel sessions)
10:30 am - 2:30 pm Poster Session, Exhibits, Lunch Break
- All posters present 10:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
12:00 - 1:00 pm Networkings Session(s) in separate sections of the Poster-Exhibit Hall
2:30 - 4:30 pm Oral Sessions (eight parallel sessions)
4:45 - 5:30 pm ASMS Meeting, Joe Loo presiding
5:45 - 7:00 pm Evening Workshops (hosted by ASMS Interest Groups or Independent organizers)
8:00 - 11:00 pm Corporate Member Hospitality Suites, Marriott Marquis
Thursday, June 4, 2026
7:00 - 8:15 am Corporate Member Breakfast Seminars, Convention Center
8:30 - 10:30 am Oral Sessions (eight parallel sessions)
10:30 am - 2:30 pm Poster Session, Exhibits, Lunch Break
- All posters present 10:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
2:30 - 4:30 pm Oral Sessions (eight parallel sessions)
4:45 - 5:45 pm Closing Session, Carlito Lebrilla, presiding
7:00 - 10:00 pm Closing Event - ADVANCE PURCHASE TICKET REQUIRED
- Ticket sales close Monday June 1 at 12pm NOON or when tickets sell out. There is a capacity limit of 1,500 attendees for this event.
Short Courses
There will be 10 short courses offered in-person at the 74th ASMS Conference in San Diego. These will be a combination of 1-day and 2-day courses. Registration for all short courses is ADVANCE only. There is no on-site course registration. Please plan accordingly referencing the deadlines below. In addition, some courses sell-out before the deadlines.
- All short courses are subject to close before the April 30 advance registration deadline based on class size limits set by instructors.
- Late registration for all courses closes on May 23. There is no onsite registration for short courses.
- Read the description for the short course as some courses require specific prerequisites. To help with this, we asked the instructors to rate the level of their course as (Introductory / Intermediate / Advanced).
Short Course Fees 2026
You must pre-register for a short course, there is NO onsite registration.
Before April 30
- ASMS Members*: $600 Two-day courses, $450 One-day courses
- Non-Members: $1,200 Two-day courses, $900 One-day courses
- Students (member and non-member): $220 Two-day courses, $120 One-day courses
After April 30
- ASMS Members*: $650 Two-day courses, $500 One-day courses
- Non-Members: $1,250 Two-day courses, $950 One-day courses
- Students (member and non-member): $270 Two-day courses, $170 One-day courses
*To register as a member, ASMS dues must be processed by ASMS before short course registration.
