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 or RTF format.
Abstract presenters MAY NOT be changed after acceptance, without
consent of the Executive Committee.
SAMPLE ABSTRACT
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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).
Authors (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. PM Coker, J
Ballard, and AP Deutsch).
Affiliations (not included in 450 word
limit)
All affiliations should follow the last author's name and be referenced with superscript
numbers. Each author should be listed by institution, city, and state (2 letter postal
abbreviation) or country.
Background
State the problem under investigation or a hypothesis. No figures or tables are allowed.
Methods
Explain the experimental methods used. No figures or tables are allowed.
Results
List the essential results obtained in summary form, with enough quantitative data
to permit evaluation by reviewers. No figures or tables are allowed.
Conclusion
Summarize the findings. It is unacceptable to use statements such as "the results
will be discussed". No figures or tables are allowed.
ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT INFORMATION
In addition to the uploaded abstract, the following additional
information will be collected on the abstract submission form:
Abstract Category
For purposes of review and programming, abstracts are divided into topical categories.
Selection of the most appropriate category is important as it determines who reviews
your abstract. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reassign your abstract
to a more appropriate category.