Call for Abstracts
THE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW CLOSED
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The Canadian Obesity Network-Réseau canadien en obésité (CON-RCO) in partnership with Merck Frosst/CIHR Research Chair in Obesity, Univesité Laval, the University of Ottawa and the University of Alberta will convene the second Canadian Obesity Student Meeting on June 9-12, 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario.
The objectives of the Canadian Obesity Student Meeting are to:
- provide obesity students and new professionals a unique opportunity to translate their research results across disciplines and health research themes;
- facilitate interaction and collaboration between students and new professionals working in a variety of obesity areas and develop a sense of community amongst the next generation of obesity researchers; and
- provide networking opportunities and expose trainees to obesity research employment opportunities that exist in various sectors (private and public, non-profit, and academia).
The conference will bring together approximately 200 students and new professionals and obesity stakeholders representing academia, industry, government and non-profit organizations.
Obesity Student Meeting Themes
The program of the 2nd Canadian Obesity Student Meeting will be organized around the following tracks/themes:
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Cellular and Molecular Biology (including Genetics)Childhood Obesity/ Primary Intervention
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Complications and Co-morbidities – Clinical/ Epidemiological
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Complications and Co-morbidities – Mechanistic Aspects
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Integrative Biology
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Lifestyle Interventions – Nutrition, Exercise, Other Environmental/ Behavioural Interventions
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Medical Treatment – Surgical/Pharmaceutical
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Population Health, Health Services/ Policy/ Environmental Studies
The Canadian Obesity Student Meeting Planning Committee invites submissions of abstracts of proposed oral and poster presentations relating to the themes around which the conference will be developed. The Canadian Obesity Student Meeting is open to 200 undergraduate and graduate students and new professionals from across Canada and abroad.
All abstracts will be evaluated as to their content, quality and appropriateness to overall Student Meeting tracks. We will try to accommodate the majority of abstracts; however, the final decision about acceptance of and presentation format for individual submissions will be made by the Planning Committee. Submissions are encouraged in all formats.
Abstracts for Oral Presentations
Oral presentation abstracts should be presented in a traditional meeting abstract with a clear aim, brief description of methods, results and conclusions. It is expected that the first author will present the work. Each oral presentation will be 15 minutes including discussion period. Up to 48 abstracts will be accepted as oral presentations. All oral presentations must be in English but power point slides may be in English or French. Specific oral presentation guidelines will be available on the Canadian Obesity Student Meeting website in early January 2010.
Abstracts for Poster Presentations
We also encourage presentation of work in poster format, an exhibition which will enable discussion with presenters. Poster authors will be asked to stand by their poster during scheduled poster presentation times. These presentations will also be made according to the student meeting themes. Abstracts should take the form of traditional meeting abstracts with a clear aim, brief description of methods, results and conclusions. Posters can be in English or French. Specific poster presentation guidelines will be available on the Canadian Obesity Student Meeting website in early January 2010.
Submission Process
Abstracts must be written in English. The length of the abstracts is the same for oral and poster presentations: a maximum of 250 words in the body of the abstract, plus title and author(s) names and affiliations. No references or acknowledgment sections are required.
You can choose to submit abstracts for oral or poster or both, but the Planning Committee will make a final format recommendation based on the overall submissions in order to develop a comprehensive and compelling program.
THE DEADLINE FOR EXTENSION SUBMISSION IS February 12, 2010. No changes will be possible after the abstract submission deadline.
Abstracts must be submitted electronically through the Canadian Obesity Student Meeting website via the online submission system.The system will be available in early January 2010.
You will need to set up a free personal account in which you can create, edit and submit abstracts. You may submit up to two abstracts using the same account. Please fill in all the required fields. Abstracts sent by e-mail, mail or fax will not be accepted. In case of problems please contact the Canadian Obesity Network at mailto: giese@obesitynetwork.ca
Confirmation
Authors will be notified of the abstract review outcome on or before March 1, 2010. Further presentation instructions will be given to authors at that time.
It is our intention to accept as many high-quality abstracts as can be accommodated by the venue and schedule.
Presenters’ Responsibilities
All abstracts must contain original data not previously presented or published. The responsibility for the abstract contents is solely of the author(s). The presenting author is required to ensure that all co-authors are aware of the contents of the abstract before submission. Abstracts will be considered only if consistent with the above instructions and received by the deadline.
Prizes will be awarded for the best presentations.
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Abstract submission extension deadline: February 12, 2010
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Notification of abstract review: March 1, 2010
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Advance registration closes: May 1, 2010
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