The accepted abstracts will be available to view in the programme closer to the event.
Abstracts & Posters
Overview
Save the Date: SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum Annual Meeting 2026
12 – 13 November 2026 | Crieff Hydro Hotel
We are pleased to announce that this year's SHARP and Scottish Lipid Forum Annual Meeting will take place on 12 and 13 November 2026 at Crieff Hydro Hotel.
We're looking forward to another year of bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and industry partners from across Scotland and beyond for two inspiring days of discussion, learning, and collaboration.
This year's programme is being developed by Professor Mary Joan MacLeod, Chair of SHARP, and Dr Rosemary Clarke, Chair of the Scottish Lipid Forum, alongside the SHARP Executive Committee and contributions from our trustees. Together, they are incorporating feedback from previous meetings to create a varied, relevant, and engaging programme.
The Annual Meeting provides a unique opportunity to explore how the latest evidence, data, national policy developments, and research are shaping clinical practice. It is also an important forum for sharing experiences, strengthening professional networks, and encouraging collaboration across primary and secondary care.
What to Expect
Delegates can look forward to an engaging programme featuring expert lectures, interactive workshops, cutting-edge research presentations, and excellent networking opportunities. The event is designed to encourage collaboration, discussion, and the exchange of ideas across disciplines and specialties.
Programme Focus
This year’s meeting will explore key topics shaping cardiovascular disease prevention, lipid management, and clinical practice.
The SHARP programme will include sessions on national data programmes and clinical audit, the management of cardiovascular disease in patients with cancer, and updates on emerging antithrombotic therapies.
Delegates will also hear from speakers working across Scotland's remote and rural communities, who will share innovative approaches to care and discuss the challenges of delivering services in diverse settings, including stroke care and the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists.
The Scottish Lipid Forum programme will address important questions in lipid care, including the role of lipid management in older adults and where lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] currently fits within clinical practice.
The draft programme will be published shortly.
Why Attend
Join a diverse community of healthcare professionals from the UK and internationally
Learn how policy and the latest research are influencing clinical practice
Share best practice and clinical experience with colleagues
Contribute to discussions shaping future care and service delivery
Discover the latest developments in cardiovascular disease prevention and lipid management
Early career researchers and students will have the opportunity to present their work through the SHARP Prize and dedicated student presentation sessions
Student Ambassador Programme
Applications are now open for the SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum Student Ambassador Programme 2026.
Our Student Ambassadors play an important role in supporting the delivery of the Annual Meeting and creating a welcoming and engaging experience for delegates, speakers, and presenters. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience at a national healthcare conference, develop new skills, and network with healthcare professionals from across Scotland and beyond.
What will Student Ambassadors do?
Student Ambassadors will support a range of activities throughout the meeting, including:
Supporting Q&A sessions during the main programme
Welcoming and assisting delegates throughout the meeting
Helping attendees find workshops, sessions, and facilities
Supporting speakers and session chairs where required
Assisting with the Secondary School Education Day
Providing general conference support to help ensure the smooth running of the event
Who can apply?
Applications are open to SHARP student members studying healthcare-related programmes, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, allied health professions, and other relevant disciplines.
Not already a SHARP member? Student membership is free, and you can join before applying.
We welcome applications from students across Scotland and encourage applicants from a range of healthcare disciplines and geographical areas.
What do Student Ambassadors receive?
Successful applicants will receive:
Free day registration for the Annual Meeting
Overnight accommodation
Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed
Invitation to the conference drinks reception and dinner
Opportunity to attend lectures, workshops, and research presentations
Valuable experience supporting a national educational conference
Networking opportunities with healthcare professionals, researchers, and fellow students from across the UK
A certificate recognising their contribution
As places are limited, applications will be reviewed by the SHARP organising team. All applicants will be notified of the outcome within 10 working days of the closing date.
Application deadline: Thursday 17 September 2026
Apply for the SHARP Student Ambassador Programme
Stay Updated
To stay up to date and receive the latest announcements about the Annual Meeting, including programme updates, registration information, and abstract submission deadlines, become a SHARP member if you are not already.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be another inspiring and highly collaborative meeting.
SHARP Prize
Call for Abstracts Now Open
The SHARP Prize 2026 is now open for abstract submissions. Healthcare professionals, researchers, and students are invited to submit their work for the opportunity to present at the SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum Annual Meeting.
Who Can Apply?
Healthcare professionals, researchers, and students are invited to submit abstracts related to:
Recent research projects
Audit projects
Clinical audits and service improvements
We encourage submissions from those undertaking recent research projects, audits, or clinical improvements that have a direct impact on cardiovascular disease, risk factors including lipids, or CVD complications. Participating in the SHARP Prize provides an excellent opportunity to share your work, gain recognition, and support your professional development.
Presentation & Prizes
Accepted abstracts will be presented as oral or poster presentations at the SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum Annual Meeting, taking place at Crieff Hydro Hotel on 12th and 13th November.
Prizes of £300 will be awarded for the best oral and poster presentations.
Selected presenters must attend the Annual Meeting to be eligible for the prize. Successful applicants will receive complimentary day registration for the meeting.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, gain recognition, and contribute to improving care across the UK.
Please note: This opportunity is open to SHARP members only. Join SHARP today — membership is free!
Abstract submission deadline: 20th September 2026 at 23:59 (UK time)
Sponsors & Exhibitors
We are delighted to welcome both new and returning exhibitors and sponsors to the SHARP & Scottish Lipid Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
Registration is now open, and invitations, together with the exhibitor prospectus outlining the sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available, have been sent to organisations that have previously supported our Annual Meeting or expressed an interest in being involved.
If you or your organisation would like to explore opportunities to exhibit or sponsor this year’s meeting, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us at admin@sharpscotland.org for further information.
We greatly value the continued support of our exhibitors and sponsors and look forward to welcoming you to the meeting.