SiNAPSA Neuroscience Conference '09
with Educational Workshop on Memory
September 26-29 2009, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract Submission Guidelines
The Programme Committee welcomes submission of original abstracts for oral or poster presentations for any of the thematic sessions. The majority of submissions will be accepted for poster presentations. However some of those with indicated preference for oral presentation might be accepted and included into thematic symposia as oral presentations. All abstract submissions must be original research, own experience or case-presentations. Abstracts must be submitted and presented in English.
To submit an abstract, please use the form below. All abstracts accepted for presentation will be published in a conference abstract book. The deadline for abstract submisson has been extended to July 15th 2009. The authors will be notified about the acceptance of their abstract by email.
Any queries about the abstract submission process, should be directed to:
Blaž Koritnik, MD MSc
Institute of Clinical Neurophysiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Abstract Formatting Guidelines
Title
Make the title brief, clearly indicating the nature of the study. Use upper and lower case, capitalizing the first letter of the first word, and the first letter of the proper names only.
Authors
Include full first (given) and last (family) names of each author. Do not include titles or designations (e.g. MD, PhD).
Text
Limit text to 300 words.
Content
If appropriate, state the objective, followed by background, methods, results, and conclusions.
Tables and graphics
Use one of the common graphic file types (e.g. tif, jpg, etc.), place all the graphic files in a single zip or similar package and submit it as the attachement to the abstract using the form below.
Abbreviations
The use of standard abbreviations is desirable. A special or unusual abbreviation should be placed in parentheses after the first appearance of the word for which it stands.
References
A maximum of 5 references may be included in the body of the text.
Keywords
List three to five keywords that best describe the issue that the abstract addresses.
Abstracts will be formatted for publication by the organisers.
Abstract Submission Form
Upon successful submission of the abstract, the applicant receives an automatic confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive such an e-mail, please, resubmit or notify the organizers.
Quick links
Conference program
Workshop program
Schedule-at-a-glance
Neuroscience and society symposium
Venue
Presenters' guide
Evaluation
Basic information
Get basic information on the program, venue, deadlines travel grants and visa requirements.
Visit the Venue page for more information on the Venue, how to get there, where to stay and a map of the key locations.
To learn who's who and get contact information, visit the Contacts page.
Registration
Online registration is now closed. Please register on-site.
Programme
Preliminary conference programme is now avaliable.
For Workshop programme consult its web page.
Do also have a look at the preliminary Conference and Workshop Schedule-at-a-glance.
Educational workshop
Conference is accompanied by an Educational workshop on memory. Visit Workshop pages for detailed information on Workshop and an overview of programme schedule.
Interdisciplinary panel discussion
One of the opening events of the conference is an interdisciplinary panel discussion on Awareness in unresponsive states. The panel discussion will address different perspectives and present varying views on the topic, also inviting questions from the public.
Key dates
July 15 2009
Abstract submission deadline
July 15 2009
Travel award application deadline
September 1 2009
Early registration deadline
September 26 2009
Conference starts
Presenter's guide
Visit presenter's guide for details on equipment for oral presentations as well as information on how to prepare an effective poster.
Travel grants
The organizers were able to provide a small number of travel grants for students and junior scientists from Central and Eastern Europe and other less privileged regions. The deadline for submission of travel grant applications was July 15th.