Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submissions Now Open

Abstract Deadline: November 3, 2024

Abstract Submission Guidelines


Structure:

  • Abstracts must contain 4 sections: Aims, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
  • Methods should be kept brief.
  • Results should contain significant new data, avoiding vagueness..
  • Figures and tables are permitted within the size of one 8.5" x 11" page.
     

Abstract Details:

  • Abstracts must not exceed 250 words (excluding the title, authors and affiliations).
  • Title should be in ALL CAPITAL letters.
  • Authors separated by commas; underline the presenting author.
  • Author affiliations are to be listed on the next line and centered on the page.
  • Do not indent the first line of a paragraph. Leave one blank line between paragraphs and before new section headings.
  • Acknowledge funding bodies at the end.
  • Use single line spacing, normal character spacing, and 11 point Calibri font.
  • Page Format: 8.5″ x 11″ with a 2 cm (3/4 inch) margin.
  • Page Limit: One page.
  • File Type: MS Word (.doc or .docx).
  • File Name: Presenter’s entire last name followed by the first initial of their first name plus "Abstract" (e.g., "SmithJAbstract.doc").


For abstracts to be formally accepted and included in the program, the presenting author must be registered to attend the Conference.

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Posters

  • Poster size limit: 1.5 m (5 ft) wide and 1.2 m (4 ft) tall.
  • Use a font size readable from approximately 1.5 m away.
  • Ensure that figures and graphs are easy to interpret (i.e. not too complicated).

Trainee Talks

Selected abstracts will be chosen for 3-minute “mini-talks” to be presented on either Friday, January 24th, or Saturday, January 25th. Please note that presenters of mini-talks will also be required to present a poster during one of the poster sessions.