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ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
Format
The publisher of the abstract book does not allow figures or tables to appear in the submitted abstract.

           • All abstracts should be sent as Microsoft Word files.
           • All abstracts should be typed in English using single-line spacing.
           • All abstracts should be typed in Arial font at a size of 11 points.
           • Abstracts must not exceed 350 words.

Author names and affiliations should be written as follows, with the presenting author's name underlined:
AN Author1, AN Author2 and AN Author3

1University of London, London, UK; 2University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; and 3University of Paris, Paris, France
The body of the uploaded abstract submission should not exceed 350 words; this limit excludes the title, authors and affiliations.\

           • Results and conclusions must be included; it is not acceptable to state that results will be presented.
           • Abstract text may be divided into the following sections: objectives/aim, methods, results, conclusion(s)/discussion.
           • Tables, graphs and references must NOT be used.
           • Acknowledgements may be listed after the abstract.
           • Generic (not trade) names for drugs should be used and written in full (not denoted by initials).
           • Dosing regimens should be written in full. For example, "TID" should be written as "three times daily."

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 350 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 350 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). No figures or tables are allowed.