Abstract Submission

THE APPLICATION/ABSTRACT DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011.

The Steering Committee requires that presenting authors submit their abstracts electronically via this website. Abstract submissions will only be accepted from the presenting author. All correspondence regarding the status of the abstract will be sent only to the presenting author.

The abstract/application process is combined into one online step. During this online process, if you indicate on the application form that you are the presenting author and intend to submit an abstract, you will be forwarded to the ABSTRACT SUBMISSION page, providing an opportunity to upload the abstract. There is no need to complete the application/abstract form until your abstract is ready for submission.

To submit an abstract click on the SUBMIT ABSTRACT button at the bottom of the page and follow the step-by-step directions, which will enable you to provide the presenting author contact information, answer a few questions, and then upload the file containing your abstract from the computer system that you are using to access this website. To ensure your abstract retains any special characters or formatting, the abstract must be in MICROSOFT WORD format.

ABSTRACT CATEGORIES

ABSTRACT NOTIFICATION
Notifications of acceptance and format of presentation (oral or poster presentation) will be sent out on
Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Upon notification of acceptance of abstract, the presenting author must REGISTER for the Workshop. Guidelines for preparing your poster presentation will be sent if your abstract is accepted. Abstract presenters MAY NOT be changed after acceptance, without consent of the Steering Committee.

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
Format
The body of the uploaded abstract submission should not exceed 450 words; this limit excludes the title, authors and affiliations.

Clearly define all concepts and abbreviations at first use. If English is not your primary language, attempt to have your abstract reviewed by a native English speaker. To be acceptable, abstracts shall contain a concise statement of the research. It is recommended that the author follow the structured format below:

Title (not included in 450 word limit)
Use a short and concise title that indicates the content of the abstract. Capitalize the first letter of each word except prepositions, articles, and species names. Species names should be spelled out at first use. Italicize scientific names of organisms (example: Staphylococcus aureus). For therapeutic agents, only generic names may be used (no trade names are permitted in abstract titles).

Authors/Affiliations (not included in 450 word limit)
Authors' names should be entered using initial(s) for the first and middle names followed by the full last name, with presenting author underlined (e.g. AN Author¹, AN Author² and AN Author³).
All author affiliations should be entered as follows:
1 University of London, London, UK; 2 University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; and 3 University of Paris, Paris, France.

Background
State the problem under investigation or a hypothesis. For therapeutic agents, only generic names may be used (no trade names are permitted). No figures or tables are allowed.

Methods
Explain the experimental methods used. For therapeutic agents, only generic names may be used (no trade names are permitted). No figures or tables are allowed.

Results
List the essential results obtained in summary form, with enough quantitative data to permit evaluation by reviewers. For therapeutic agents, only generic names may be used (no trade names are permitted). No figures or tables are allowed.

Conclusion
Summarize the findings. It is unacceptable to use statements such as "the results will be discussed". For therapeutic agents, only generic names may be used (no trade names are permitted). Simple figures or tables are allowed.

In addition to the uploaded abstract, the following additional information will be collected on the abstract submission form:

Contact Information
The presenting author must enter a complete address to ensure that correspondence arrives promptly and easily.

Abstract Title (should be the same as in the uploaded abstract)
Use a short and concise title that indicates the content of the abstract. Capitalize the first letter of each word except prepositions, articles, and species names. Species names should be spelled out at first use. Italicize scientific names of organisms (example: Staphylococcus aureus). For therapeutic agents, only generic names may be used (no trade names are permitted in abstract titles).

Sample Abstract
To view a sample abstract, click here.

The sample form is an Adobe Acrobat document. If your computer cannot read the sample, please click here to download Adobe's free Acrobat Reader.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Depending on funding availability, a limited number of scholarships may be available for young scientists, age limit of 35 for eligibility. Please indicate on your APPLICATION FORM that you wish to apply. You must also provide a letter from your mentor/supervisor indicating your need for a scholarship and a copy of your passport or driver's license.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACT BOOK
Accepted abstracts will be standardized in font and presentation. Any scientific error that appears in the submitted abstract will appear in the printed abstract.