Abstract submission

Scientists, clinicians, representatives of patients' organizations and delegates of pharmaceutical companies working or interested in the field of HAE are invited to submit abstracts. Abstract authors must register to attend the conference.

All participants are invited to submit abstracts on one of the topics listed below for presentation at the 7th C1-Inhibitor Deficiency Workshop.

Deadline for abstract submission: 1 March 2010

Abstracts may only be submitted via internet at this website. Late abstracts will not be considered.

In order to standardise the abstract layout we ask you to read the preparation guidelines CAREFULLY!

Guidelines for preparation and submission of abstracts:

• Abstracts may be submitted via internet only. Abstracts submitted via fax or e-mail will not be accepted.
• All abstracts must be submitted and presented in English using UK English spelling.
• The abstract text may not be longer than 2000 characters, including spaces. (excluding title, authors and affiliation)
• The background and goals of the study should appear clearly to the reader. The methods and results must contain data, and the conclusions must be clearly expressed.
• Tables, charts or other graphics may not be included and will be deleted by the editors.
• 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-γ’ use for example ‘IFN-g’ or ‘IFN-gamma’.
• All abbreviations must be defined the first time they appear in your text (but, do not define in the title). Example: hereditary angioedema (HAE), before being used as an abbreviation only.
• Authors should indicate their presentation preference:
  • oral / poster presentation
  • poster only
  • The scientific board of the Workshop reserves the right to decide on the final allocation and presentation method.
• Please, indicate which topic(s) you prefer, by checking the appropriate boxes, maximum three options can be assigned.
• After having submitted your abstract, you will receive an acknowledgement by e-mail, confirming the successful file upload (please make sure to register with your correct e-mail address!). Should you wish to make corrections to an abstract already submitted or if you wish to submit other abstracts later, you may simply upload a new file. Corrections to abstracts can only be made up to the deadline of 1st March 2011. If you do not receive a confirmation by e-mail please contact the Abstract hotline.
• Abstracts will be subject to a blind peer review by at least 3 experts.
• Authors will be notified on acceptance in mid April 2011 by email. Full instructions concerning the preparation and presentation of their abstract will be given at this time.
• All presenting authors must register to attend the conference. One participant can be the presenting author of maximum two abstracts.

Abstract template (rtf format)

If you have difficulties in submitting your abstracts or if you need any further information, please contact the Abstract hotline:

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Poster preparation

The posters should be prepared for standard standing A/0 size
(84 x 119 cm - 1 sqm).

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Topics

1. Basic science
2. Genetics
3. Diagnosis
4. Clinical aspects
5. Treatment
6. Clinical trials
7. Organization, network
8. Patients’ activity
9. Case reports
10. Other related topics

Travel awards

A limited number of travel awards will be made available to the first author of an accepted abstract. He/she must also be the presenting author.

To qualify for a travel grant, the applicant must be either a

• Graduate student
• Medical resident

Applicants must first submit their abstract online and check the box during submission stating they wish to apply. In addition, the following documentation must be sent by post as well:

• a letter from the applicant’s supervisor written on institution letterhead confirming the applicant’s status and supporting the applicant’s award request.
• a copy of the abstract

Applicants must send by post or fax the completed application documents, or send by e-mail the scanned document to:

Attila Varga
Diamond Congress Ltd.
P.O. Box 48.
H-1255 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: +36 1 2250210
Fax: +36 1 2012680
e-mail: diamond@diamond-congress.hu

Applications arriving after 1st March 2011 will not be considered.
Allow time for postal delivery!