Please download the attached abstract submission form and use it to submit your abstract for consideration.

In addition, please note the following abstract submission rules:

• DEADLINE: Friday, April 16, 2010
• The poster size is 4X4
• A participant may present more than one abstract.
• Abstract content: Each abstract should contain a sentence stating the study’s objective, a brief statement of methods, a summary of the results obtained and a statement of the conclusions.
• Abbreviations: Use standard abbreviations for units of measure. Other abbreviations should be spelled out in full at first mention, followed by abbreviations in parentheses.
• Title must be in CAPITAL LETTERS.
• Underline the name of the presenting author.
• Include institution or laboratory with full address where the research was done.
• The only acceptable font is Times New Roman, 12 points.
• The text should be single-spaced only.
• Abstract text must contain no more than 500 words, including title, authors and institution address.
• Abstracts must be submitted as an electronic Word file to Charlotte McCusker (cmccuske AT uottawa.ca).

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Charlotte McCusker (cmccuske AT uottawa.ca).