Call for Abstracts

The ESRS welcomes the submission of abstracts of original contributions to its 21st Congress.

Abstracts may only be submitted via internet. In order to standardise the abstract layout we ask you to read the preparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY!

Avoid submission within 48 hours of the deadline for best system performance.
Late abstracts will not be considered.

Guidelines for preparation and submission of abstracts

1. Abstracts may only be submitted via internet. Abstracts submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.
2. All abstracts must be submitted and presented in English using the UK English spelling.
3. Abstracts must contain original material neither published nor presented elsewhere prior to 4 September 2012.
4. Please structure your abstract using the following headings:
   • Objectives
   • Methods
   • Results
   • Conclusion.
5. Abstracts may not be longer than 2500 characters including spaces (excluding title and authors)
6. All abbreviations must be defined the first time they appear in your text. Example: Ataxia telangiectasia (AT), before being used as an abbreviation only. Do not define or use abbreviations in the title.
7. Avoid complex mathematical formulae. For the symbols ≤ or ≥, type instead <= or >=. For superscript use caret (^) e.g. 10^6 instead of 106. Do not use Greek letters and symbols. Instead of “IFN--g” use for example “IFN-gamma”.
8. Tables, charts or other graphics may not be included and will be deleted by the editors.
9. Authors should indicate their presentation preference:
   • poster only
   • oral or poster presentation.
   The Programme Committee reserves the right to decide on the final allocation and presentation method.
10. During the online submission process, authors should indicate whether they wish to be considered for the Young Scientists Symposium.
11. After having submitted your abstract, you will receive a confirmation by email with your personal access codes (please make sure to state your correct email address!). Should you wish to make corrections to an abstract already submitted or if you wish to submit other abstracts later, you may use your personal access codes. Corrections to abstracts can only be made up to the deadline of 29 March 2012. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact the abstract hotline.
12. If an abstract is accepted, one author must attend the congress and present it in person. Abstract authors must register for the conference.
13. If your research has been granted any commercial or institutional support, you will be asked to disclose this during the submission process.