Insta-Your-Cells 2026-2027

WHAT IS THE INSTA-YOUR-CELLS PHOTO CHALLENGE?

The Insta-Your-Cells Photo Challenge is an annual contest that provides opportunity for members of the cell and gene therapy community to submit images of cells and cell-related products from their labs.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Anyone can participate including ISCT members and non-members.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Anyone can submit images during the submission period. There are no limits on the number of submissions per individual. Once the submission period closes, ISCT members will vote for their favorite image.

WHY SUBMIT?

Stand a chance to win one of three prizes (details below). Any photo submitted to the contest has a chance to be selected for the front-cover of Cytotherapy starting with August 2027 issue and included in the Insta-Your-Cells Calendar!

KEY DATES


SUBMISSION OPENS

August 17, 2026

SUBMISSION CLOSES
October 29, 2026

VOTING PERIOD 
(BY ISCT MEMBERS ONLY)

November 19–December 3, 2026

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Winning Image Here

PRIZES

ALL 3 WINNERS will receive complimentary registrations to the ISCT 2027 Toronto Scientific Annual Meeting. In addition:

  • 1ST PLACE: framed keepsake of the May 2027 issue of Cytotherapy + framed keepsake of the May 2027 Cytotherapy cover
  • 2ND PLACE: Image showcased on the cover of the June 2027 issue of Cytotherapy
  • 3RD PLACE: Image showcased on the cover of the July 2027 issue of Cytotherapy

SUBMISSION RULES

  • Submission portal will open from August 17 – October 29, 2026
  • No duplicate submissions; contestants may submit as many images as desired (re-use the form)
  • Submissions to previous rounds of Insta-Your-Cells Challenge are not eligible for re-entry

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Photo specifications: 300+ DPI, at least 800 x 1080px in dimensions. Images will be automatically disqualified if they do not have the requisite specifications.
  • Submissions to be in JPEG or PNG format
  • Do not include scale bars, or labelling on image itself
  • A description of your image is required

Submit Now!