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GENERAL GUIDELINES
- Conference organizers request that you select a conference track or tracks (up to 2) in which this submission is most likely to fall. Final track determinations will be made during the review process.
- All abstracts are submitted individually.
- Multiple submitters may work together to propose an entire session (3-4 abstracts per session). If you are submitting an abstract as part of a proposed session, please specify the session title when prompted to do so. It is up to individual submitters to work together to identify a common session title.
- Multiple abstract authors can be entered into the author field, though there is only one presenter per abstract.
- All abstracts must be submitted in English.
- Use numerals to indicate numbers, except at the beginning of a sentence.
- Use text only; do not use italics, diagrams, boxes, borders, tables, or other graphics.
- Use active voice.
- It is suggested that you prepare your abstract in a desktop text editor and cut and paste it into the on-line form.
- Two abstract formats are available. When prompted, please specify which format you have selected.
- According to the selected format, please include the section names in your abstract submission:
- Background/Objectives or Background
- Methods or Issue
- Results
- Conclusions/Implications or Lessons Learned
- Spell out all abbreviations and acronyms for the first reference in the text.
LENGTH
- Abstract titles cannot be longer than 100 characters (about 15 words).
- Abstracts cannot be longer than 1,750 characters (about 275 words).
CONFIRMATION
We will notify all abstract submitters whether the abstract is accepted or rejected by June 12, 2009. We will not accept every abstract for presentation. If the abstract is accepted, the submitter will receive a request to confirm the availability to attend the conference and make the presentation by June 26, 2009. Submitters are responsible for responding to all notices sent by team PSA on behalf of the abstract.
PRESENTER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Presenters are responsible for all expenses related to participating in the conference including transportation, registration, lodging, and meals.
Support may be available from CDC/ATSDR to cover certain conference expenses.
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