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Abstract submissions

The submission of abstracts is now closed.

Decisions on all abstracts successfully submitted to Brucellosis 2008 have now been circulated to corresponding authors. Please remember that if you are presenting, either orally or in poster format, you must register for the meeting by 1st August 2008.

The Scientific Programme Committee invites all interested individuals to submit abstracts for the Brucellosis 2008 International Research Conference. Accepted abstracts will be presented either in oral or poster format.

Please note, Authors are advised that submission of an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration for the Conference. All delegates must register separately online.

The deadline for abstract submission is Friday 27 June 2008. All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Program Committee and notification of acceptance will be sent to authors during the week beginning 14 July 2008. Presenting authors of accepted abstracts must have registered and paid for the meeting by Friday 1 August 2008.

Please send abstracts of 500 words maximum to: b.c.abstracts@vla.defra.gsi.gov.uk

Please indicate whether your abstract is intended for oral or poster session and use the abstract template available here (24 kb word).

You should receive confirmation of your successful abstract submission within a few days. Please contact the conference office (brucellosis2008@vla.defra.gsi.gov.uk) if you do not receive this.

Guidelines for abstract submission

  • Abstracts must be submitted in English.
  • Abstracts must be a minimum of 250 words and up to 500 words in length, using the fonts indicated in the template.
  • Abstracts must not contain symbols, tables, pictures and diagrams.
  • Abstracts must not contain symbols in the abstract title.
  • All abbreviations must be spelled out on first use.
  • Abstract editing is the responsibility of the author. Abstracts should be thoroughly checked for spelling and grammar. All abstracts will be published as received.
  • The presenting author should be highlighted in bold font.
  • Abstracts of sufficient overall interest and quality will be allocated to oral or poster presentation based on selection by the Scientific Program Committee. If you would like your abstract considered for poster presentation, then please state 'Poster Only'