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Abstract Submission and Poster Instructions

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS OPEN
Online Abstract Submission Form

General Information

  1. The abstract must be written in English.
  2. Deadline: abstracts MUST BE RECEIVED no later than December 3, 2010.
  3. Online abstract submissions are required.
  4. Presenting authors must pay the registration fee and attend the meeting. Authors of accepted abstracts are not provided with travel funds.
  5. All accepted abstracts for presentation will be included on the CRRT Conference Syllabus CD that is distributed at the meeting.
  6. All accepted abstracts will be exhibited throughout the duration of the conference.
  7. Notification of acceptance will be mailed by January 3, 2011.

Content of the Abstract

  1. Abstracts are limited to 350 words.
  2. Body of abstract: purpose of the study, methods used, summary of the results and conclusion reached.
  3. Please try to limit your author list to 10.
  4. References and credits MUST NOT be included in the abstract.
  5. Simple tables may be made in the submission form - PLEASE DO NOT PASTE TABLES IN THE ABSTRACT BODY.
  6. Formulas should be avoided.
  7. Use standard abbreviations in parentheses after the full word the first time it appears.
  8. Please indicate the subject category your abstract most closely represents:
    a) Epidemiology and Patient Characteristics
    b) Research in AKI
    c) Technique Characteristics
    d) Targeted Intervention With CRRT
    e) CRRT applications
    f) RRT research
  9. Abstracts will be published as submitted. Proof and edit your submission accordingly.


Travel and Registration Awards for Fellows in Training

Generous awards are made possible by support from NxStage, Baxter Healthcare and Fresenius, and further supported by the International Society of Nephrology AKI Committee.




Fellows in an accredited training program who submit a poster abstract to be presented at the CRRT Conference are eligible to apply for Registration and Travel Awards for the conference. Awards will be based on the quality and relevance of the research as judged by the abstract review committee. Awards will be provided based on availability of funds. The top three abstracts will be recognized. Award recipients are required to be present at their poster sessions on Tues. Feb. 22 and Wed. Feb 23.

  1. Registration Awards - Conference Registration Fee for both the regular CRRT Conference and an elective Hands On Workshop held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
  2. Travel Awards -Checks for up to a maximum of $500 will be presented at the time of the conference.(Awards will be provided based on availability of funds.)
  3. Recognition Awards - The top three Fellow abstracts will be awarded recognition plaques.
Criteria for Awards
  1. Submit a poster abstract (via CRRT web site) and present a poster in the topics covered in the CRRT conference at the Poster Sessions: Tuesday, February 22 and Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
  2. Fellows must be currently enrolled in an accredited fellowship program in their host country.
  3. Submit a signed letter (same date as abstract submission) from their program director verifying their current status in the program.
    NOTE: Signed letter must be faxed or emailed to CRRT administration office (fax: 1-858-272-7687 or res@crrtonline.com) on the same date as submission of abstract. Abstracts submitted without dated faxed letter will not be accepted for Grants.
  4. Designate a request for financial support on the CRRT website abstract form by using the check box.
    NOTE: It is recommended that you have a signed letter in hand prior to completing the abstract submission form.

Submission

  1. Many of the fields in the Abstract Form are required. Your form will not submit until it is complete. Please press the submit button only once.
  2. Notification of acceptance will be mailed by January 3, 2011.
  3. Upon acceptance, additional information will be forthcoming regarding preparation and presentation of your poster.
  4. For additional information or if you are unable to complete an online submission contact:

    5. RES Seminars
    4425 Cass Street, Suite A
    San Diego, CA 92109
     
    Email: res@crrtonline.com
    Tel: 858-272-1018
    Fax: 858-272-7687

Poster Instructions for Accepted Abstracts

  1. Poster dimensions are 40 inches high x 30 inches wide. Prepare your poster accordingly. Poster foamcore boards will be distributed at conference site. Bring scotch tape or pushpins to attach your poster to the foam board.
  2. Poster abstracts must be presented by the primary author.
  3. Posters must be set up 1/2 hour in advance of Poster Session. The presenter is responsible for assembling your poster board and removing the poster. CRRT Conference is not responsible for posters and materials left after session.

Poster Presentations (dates and times subject to change)

There will be a poster presentation reception for all conference attendees on Tuesday, February 22th from 6:00-7:30pm at where the top 3 posters will be issued an award for their effort. All travel grant recipients are required to attend and present their poster presentation.

There will be a poster session and exhibit reception for the conference delegation from 6:00-7:30pm on Wednesday, February 23th. The posters should remain presented through the end of the regular conference on Friday, February 25th at 1:00pm.
Online Abstract Submission Form