Virtual Special Issue

We invite IWBDA attendees to submit their manuscripts to ACS Synthetic Biology for inclusion in the “IWBDA 2026” Virtual Special Issue.

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Submission deadline: November 30, 2026

Submissions are welcome in any article type, including Articles, Technical Notes, and Viewpoints.

Please consider the following when preparing and submitting your manuscript:

  • All manuscripts must adhere to the ACS Synthetic Biology author guidelines.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the ACS Publishing Center.
  • During submission, choose “IWBDA 2026” from the special-issue selection menu and state in your cover letter that the manuscript is intended for the IWBDA 2026 Virtual Special Issue.
  • All submissions are subject to peer review. Publication or inclusion in the final special issue cannot be guaranteed before review.
  • Authors interested in publishing open access can review the ACS open-access options and pricing.
  • For questions or concerns, contact the journal.