Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstracts must clearly follow these four sections in order:

1. Aims
2. Methods (must be concise)
3. Results (must present significant new data; avoid vague statements)
4. Conclusions

Abstracts must include four sections: Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Methods should be concise, and Results must present significant new data; avoid vague statements.
Figures and tables may be included if they fit on a single 8.5" x 11" page. Please embed all visuals directly in the Word document and avoid overly complex graphics.

• Maximum length: 250 words (excluding title, authors, and affiliations).
• Title must be in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.
• Indicate the presenting author by underlining their name in the author list.
• Authors separated by commas; affiliations listed on the next line (not indented).
• Page format: 8.5" x 11" with 2 cm (3/4 inch) margins.
• Page limit: One page.
• Use single line spacing, normal character spacing, and 11-point Calibri font. Minimal use of bold or italics is allowed.
• Do not indent the first line of a paragraph; leave one blank line between paragraphs and section headings.
• Acknowledge funding bodies at the end of the abstract.
• Do not include references.

File Submission Specifications

• File type: MS Word (.doc or .docx).
• File name: Presenter’s last name followed by the first initial plus "Abstract" (e.g., SmithJAbstract.doc).
• Maximum file size: 5 MB.

Submit your abstract via the online submission form below.

Important: The presenting author must register separately for the conference to be included in the program.

For questions regarding abstract preparation or submission, contact: biw@ucalgary.ca

• Poster size limit: 1.5 m (5 ft) wide × 1.2 m (4 ft) tall.
• Use a font size legible from approximately ~1.5 m (5 ft) away.
• Ensure figures, tables, and graphs are easy to interpret.
• Posters will be displayed on boards; setup and takedown instructions will be provided closer to the conference date.

Selected abstracts will be invited for 3-minute “mini-talks” on either Friday, January 22, or Saturday, January 23, 2027.

• Dual Requirement: Presenters chosen for a mini-talk must also present a poster during one of the poster sessions.
• Selection Criteria: Selection is based on scientific merit and relevance to the conference themes.
• Notification: Presenters will be notified after the abstract review.