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Symposium 2023: Infection, Cancer and Inflammation – from Molecular Discoveries to Therapeutics
Florida International University Center for Translational Science is hosting a joint Translational Research Symposium with Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center on March 16-17, 2023. The symposium features four renowned plenary speakers addressing the highly relevant research topics of Immunobiology.
The event will also be held virtually via Zoom.
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Abstracts
Important Deadlines
- Submit Deadline – will be announced soon
- March 16, 2023
Abstract Topics
Abstract is accepted for poster presentation (onsite) during the symposium on March 16, 2023. Awards will be provided to the best poster presentations in each category (undergrad, graduate, and postdoc).
- Content: All biomedical research areas
- Format: Descriptive title; Contributing author list; Affiliations; Structured abstract body.
Abstract title: (30 words max) The title should clearly indicate the nature of the research performed. Describe your research in succinct terms, reflecting the contents of your abstract
Abstract Guidelines
Abstract body: (250 words max).
- Introductory sentence(s)
- Statement of hypothesis, thesis, purpose, or question of study
- General methods, procedures, sources, or media used
- Primary results, findings, or arguments
- Primary conclusion/implication of the work
- General statement of the significance of the research or creative work
- File submission in PDF or Word format
Poster Presentation's Guidelines
Presenter must have their printed poster with them and display the poster on their assigned easel upon arrival on Thursday, March 16. Please keep the poster on the board during the symposium on the same day.
- Size: The poster should be printed as 3 feet by 4 feet (36 inches by 48 inches) or smaller to fit in the poster boards.
- Font size: The font for text within the poster should be no smaller than 32 point.
- Content: The poster should contain title, author list, affiliation, background/introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. You are encouraged to use graphs, photographs, and other visual aides to help the viewer understand your project.
- Presentation: The presenter is required to stand by the poster during poster session, and should prepare for a short (2-4 minutes) comprehensive introduction of the poster to the audience and the judges.
Submission Process
Before submitting your abstract, please ensure you include this information below in your abstract paper.
- Please clearly list the name of the presenting author, who will be considered the main contact person for all correspondence connected with this abstract.
- Please include the presenting author’s complete email address is provided on the abstract submission form as well as abstract paper.
Submission Process
Before submitting your abstract, please ensure to include this information below on your abstract paper.
- Clearly list the name of the presenting author, who will be considered the main contact person for all correspondence.
- Include the presenting author’s complete email address which is provided on the abstract submission form.
When you are ready for the submission
- Register at the Symposium Registration
- Submit the abstract at Abstract Submission
Important Deadlines
- Submit Abstract Extended Deadline – March 9th, 2023 – 5PM EST
- Poster Presentation – March 16th, 2023
*Note: Bus Transportation round trip will be provided from FIU MMC to CTS.
Abstract Topics
Abstract is accepted for poster presentation (onsite) during the symposium on March 16, 2023.
- Content: All biomedical research areas
- Format: Descriptive title; Contributing author list; Affiliations; Structured abstract body.
Abstract title: (30 words max) The title should clearly indicate the nature of the research performed. Describe your research in succinct terms, reflecting the contents of your abstract.
Abstract Body
250 words
- Introductory sentence(s)
- Statement of hypothesis, thesis, purpose, or question of study
- General methods, procedures, sources, or media used
- Primary results, findings, or arguments
- Primary conclusion/implication of the work
- General statement of the significance of the research or creative work
- File Submission in Word or PDF format
- Note: You can replace the uploaded file (prior to submission) by moving the mouse over the uploaded file’s document name until a hand icon is shown. Then you can choose another file to replace the current uploaded file.
Poster Presentations’ Guidelines
Presenter must have their printed poster with them and display the poster on their assigned easel upon arrival on Thursday, March 16. Please keep the poster on the board during the symposium on the same day.
- Size: The poster should be 3 feet by 4 feet (36 inches by 48 inches) or smaller to fit in the poster boards.
- Font size: The font should be no smaller than 32 point.
- Content: The poster should contain title, author list, affiliation, background/introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. You are encouraged to use graphs, photographs, and other visual aides to help the viewer understand your project.
- Presentation: The presenter is required to stand by the poster during poster session, and should prepare for a short (2-4 minutes) comprehensive introduction of the poster to the audience and the judges.
Award
Awards will be provided to the best poster presentations in each category (undergrad, graduate, and postdoc).
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