General Guidelines
- Only students/trainees are permitted to submit an abstract. (One must be enrolled in a university to be considered a trainee)
- The first author is considered the primary and presenting author.
- Only 1 abstract may be submitted per first author.
- Previously submitted abstracts (to the Cardiovascular Research Day) should not be resubmitted.
- You must select the appropriate category for your abstract, either “Basic Science†or “Clinical or Population Health Researchâ€.
- You must indicate at least 3 keywords, up to 5.
- Please indicate your preferred presentation style of oral or poster presentation.
- Abstracts will be allocated to either oral or poster presentation based on the author’s preference, blinded peer review evaluation and the organizing committee’s final decision.
- The Scientific Planning Committee may encourage an oral presentation.
- All presenting authors must complete a registration form.
- Any accompanying supervisor or colleague (i.e. who plan to attend) must complete a registration form as well.
​Abstract Guidelines
- The word limit is 400 words, excluding the title.
- Author’s names and affiliations do not impact the word count.
- Any abstract exceeding 400 words will be cut to length without notice.
- No tables or figures may be included in the abstract.
- No references, credits or grant support should be included in the abstract.
- You must follow the general accepted structure of an abstract
Background: A brief statement of the purpose of the study.
Method: A statement of the method(s) of investigation.
Results: A summary of the results presented in sufficient detail to support conclusions.
Conclusion: A brief statement of results reached – it is not acceptable to state “the results will be discussedâ€.
- All abbreviations must be spelled in full the first time they appear, with abbreviations in parenthesis. Please keep abbreviated terms to a minimum.
- Use numerals to indicate numbers except to begin sentences.
- Use non-proprietary (generic) names for drugs.
- Do not include the names or any personal information from patient participants.
- Abstracts containing identical, or nearly-identical, sentences, paragraphs or sections will not be eligible for an award or an oral presentation.
- You are responsible to proofread your abstract. No spelling or grammar verification will be made. Note that abstracts will be published without any editing (except for length)
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