call for papers
Present your work
Present your work on aromatic and medicinal plants to the scientific community gathered in Reunion Island, either through oral communication or poster presentation.
Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
CIPAM brings together at the University of Reunion Island researchers, doctoral students, health professionals and industrialists from overseas territories, mainland France, Europe and the Pacific region.
The communications that will be selected
Presentations will be given orally or as posters during one of four thematic sessions. A prize will be awarded to the best poster from each session at the gala evening on November 3rd.
The four sessions
Each presentation must be assigned to one of the sessions listed below. The scientific committee reserves the right to redirect a proposal to another session.
Pharmacopoeias, ethnopharmacology and traditional knowledge
This session is dedicated to traditional knowledge relating to aromatic and medicinal plants, its transmission, documentation and integration into contemporary research. It aims to foster exchanges between researchers in the humanities and social sciences, ethnobotanists, ethnopharmacologists, health professionals and holders of traditional knowledge.
The communications may cover:
- Traditional pharmacopoeias and local medicines
- Ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology
- Transmission and preservation of traditional knowledge
- Anthropology of health and the uses of medicinal plants
- Floristic inventories and ethnopharmacological surveys
- Scientific validation of traditional uses
- Ethical, cultural and legal issues related to traditional knowledge
Plant biodiversity, natural resources and the One Health approach
This session focuses on plant biodiversity as a source of scientific innovation and sustainable development. It examines the interactions between ecosystems, natural resources, and human health within an integrated "One Health" approach.
Contributions may address:
- Tropical and island plant biodiversity
- Conservation of natural resources
- Genetic resources and biobanks
- Plant adaptation to environmental changes
- Chemical ecology
- One Health approach applied to medicinal plants
- Sustainable development and ecosystem preservation
- Strategies for the sustainable management of biodiversity
Natural molecules and therapeutic innovations
This session is dedicated to the discovery, characterization and biological evaluation of natural substances derived from medicinal plants, as well as the development of new therapeutic approaches.
The communications may concern:
- Isolation and characterization of natural compounds
- Chemistry of natural substances
- Pharmacology and pharmacognosy
- Antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic and antifungal activities
- Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
- Metabolic diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cancers
- Natural products and immunomodulation
- Artificial intelligence applied to the discovery of natural molecules
- Metabolomics, chemometrics and systems biology
- Plant biotechnology and biomolecule production
Development, innovation and regulation
This session addresses the steps involved in transforming research results into innovations that serve health, the economy, and territorial development.
The communications may cover:
- Valorization of research results
- Development of medicinal plant-based products
- Cosmetics, nutraceuticals and phytotherapy
- Patents and intellectual property
- Access to Genetic Resources and the Nagoya Protocol
- National and international regulations
- Economic sectors and entrepreneurship
- Public-private partnerships and technology transfer
- Territorial development and the biodiversity economy
Prepare your summary
The summary must be written required in English. A French version is also acceptable as a supplement. The text must clearly state the context, methodology, results, and conclusion. Simple tables and graphs are permitted.
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Language | English required. A French version may be attached as a supplement. |
| Length | Maximum 250 words |
| Structure | Context, methodology, results, conclusion |
| Keywords | 5 maximum |
| Session | Only one session out of the four offered |
| Format | Oral presentation or poster |
| Authors | Full list, including affiliations. The author presenting the communication must be identified. |
| Illustrations | Simple tables and graphs are allowed. |
Use the template
A template document is available for your use. We strongly recommend that you use it: abstracts that do not comply with the format may be returned to their authors.
Submit your proposal
Complete the form below and attach your abstract in .docx or pdf format. You will receive an email confirmation. Remember to use the provided template: Downloadable template
Any questions?
You can contact us directly via the contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in the congress?
Everyone. The days of October 31st and November 1st are designed for the general public. The days of November 2nd and 3rd are aimed at researchers, doctoral students, healthcare professionals and industry representatives, but remain open to anyone who registers.
Is the public day free?
The public day on Saturday, October 31st is free
How to submit a scientific communication
Submit your application via the form on the "Call for Papers" page. Indicate the title, authors, affiliations, the session you are applying to, and the type of presentation (oral or poster), then attach your abstract in the required format. You will automatically receive an acknowledgement of receipt.
Does the summary need to be written in English?
Yes. The summary must be written in English, with a maximum of 250 words. A French version may be attached as a supplement.
Is the congress being held in French or English?
Presentations may be given in French or English.
Where do the different days take place?
The official opening takes place in the Departmental Council Chamber, in the State Garden in Saint-Denis. The public day is held in the State Garden. The two scientific days take place at the Sainte-Clotilde University Technology Park, at the University of Reunion Island.