LATE-BREAKING Abstracts

Late-breaking Submission deadline is September 26, 2008

Submit your abstract online

Only online submission of abstracts is accepted.

1. Late-breaking abstracts are limited to very recent research.

2. An individual may be first author and submit only one volunteered scientific paper.
   All submissions must be in English. Sponsorship or coauthorship of additional abstracts is permitted.

3. The first author on the abstract is responsible for: (1) adherence to the rules and scientific validity of the presentation; (2) ensuring that all investigations involving humans and animals reported in abstracts must have been conducted in conformance with guidelines for experimental procedures as set forth in the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki and NIH "Guidelines for the Care and Use of Animals," Submission of this abstract means that the first author accepts that responsibility.

4. Complete all the information on the abstract form. Indicate the name of the Poster Session in the space marked Topic Category. Select from the list of topic categories.

5. Late-Breaking abstracts are NOT eligible for oral sessions or awards.

Electronic Submission of an Abstract

On the form that appears, enter all abstract information in the appropriate boxes. Move between boxes by clicking on them with your mouse. The form is designed in HTML text formatting language. Please read all HTML Interface instructions before completing the form.

Be certain to provide all information requested. Click "Preview" to review your abstract carefully before submitting. You will view your abstract as it will appear in the Program/Abstract book. Your abstract will not be edited. Upon clicking the "Submit" button a complete version of your abstract as submitted (with HTML codes) will appear. Please save this file to a disk, and/or print this page and record the “control number” for any future inquiries about your abstract. On line revision will NOT be available.

• Do not submit the same abstract more than once.

• A program confirmation notification will be sent electronically to the submission author in October.

NOTE: Versions of Netscape Communicator 4.0 or Microsoft Explorer 4.0, or higher are recommended for online submissions. If your browser is incompatible, please contact SLB office as soon as possible, by FAX at (301) 634-7813, or by email at: slb@faseb.org. Additional charges may apply.  Please do NOT wait until the last 48 hours to request assistance as we may be deluged with requests.

Submit your abstract online

Notification of Programming

The first author will be notified in mid-October:

All late-breaking abstracts will be scheduled for presentation in poster sessions will be grouped by topic, and published in an addendum that will be distributed at the meeting.

Submit your abstract online
 

General Comments about Posters

When planning a poster presentation, it is useful to remember the advantages of a poster over oral presentation. Posters are available for viewing for a full day. Authors and interested viewers have over one hour for discussion, not five minutes. More posters can be presented in the same time and space than oral presentations, and the number of simultaneous sessions can be reduced by 40% or more. Planning and experience will make your presentation clear, effective and rewarding.
 

Poster Guidelines

Posters should be readable by viewers from five feet. The message should be clear and understandable without oral explanation. The following guidelines have been prepared to help improve the effectiveness of poster communication.

1. Initial Sketch: Plan your poster early. Focus your attention on a few key points. Try various styles of data presentation to achieve clarity and simplicity. Does the use of color help? What needs to be expressed in words? Suggest headlines and text topics.

2. Rough Layout: Enlarge your best initial sketch, keeping the dimensions in proportion to the final poster. Ideally, the rough layout should be full size. A blackboard is a convenient place to work. Print the titles and headlines. Indicate text by horizontal lines. Draw rough graphs and tables. This will give you a good idea of proportions and balance. Ask associates for comments. This is still an experimental stage.

3. Final Layout: The artwork is complete. The text and tables are typed but not necessarily enlarged to full size. Now ask is the message clear? Do the important points stand out? Is there a balance between words and illustrations? Is the pathway through the poster clear?

4. Balance: The figures and tables should cover slightly more than 50% of the poster area. If you have only a few illustrations, make them large. Do not omit the text, but keep it brief. The poster should be understandable without oral explanation.

5. Typography: Avoid abbreviations, acronyms and jargon. Use a consistent type style throughout. Use large type so the text is readable from five-feet.

6. Eye Movement: The movement (pathway) of the eye over the poster should be natural-down the columns or along the rows. Size attracts attention. Arrows, pointing hands, numbers and letters can help clarify the sequence.

7. Simplicity: The temptation to overload the poster should be resisted. More material may mean less communication.