Submission of Abstracts

Abstract Submissions Have Now Closed

The RANZCR Perth 2010 Committee invites the submission of abstracts on original work for consideration for a Scientific Paper, Scientific Exhibit or Educational Exhibit in the Radiology and Radiation Oncology Programs.

Radiology
- Chest
- Cardiovascular
- Gastrointestinal / Genitourinary
- Information Technology / PACS / Quality Assurance
- Interventional
- Mammography
- Musculoskeletal
- Neuroradiology / Head and Neck
- Nuclear Medicine / Molecular Imaging
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Trauma / Emergency Radiology
Radiation Oncology

Please note that reviewers may reallocate abstracts between the above categories.

For information regarding the new EPOSTM the new Electronice Presentation Online System for RANZCR Perth 2010, please download the pdf (below)

Abstract Deadline Dates

Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts:: Friday 16 April 2010
Authors Notified of Acceptance:: End of May

Abstract Submission Instructions

Please read through the submission instructions listed below before preparing your abstract:

Step 1: Read the General Policies and Requirements for the submission of abstracts.
Step 2: Write your abstract following the Abstract Format & Layout Guidelines.
Step 3: Download Scientific Paper, Scientific Exhibit or Educational Exhibit and insert/add your abstract text. Save as a .doc document to your computer. Abstracts must not exceed 300 word limit.
Step 4: Submit you abstract by clicking the button below. It will be necessary to attach/upload the .doc copy of your abstract.

NOTE: Please print a copy of the abstract submission form for your records prior to clicking 'upload'.

Notification of Acceptance

All abstracts will be peer reviewed. Abstracts will be blind reviewed (reviewers will be blind to the author details and institution(s) of origin). Notifications of acceptance will be sent via e-mail to the submitting author at the end of May. Scientific Papers submitted for oral presentations that cannot be accommodated within the meeting program will be considered and reviewed for a place in the Scientific Exhibits or Educational Exhibits.

Accepted abstracts will be published in the meeting proceedings. The organisers will not be held responsible for abstract submissions not received via the website or for submission errors caused by internet service outages, hardware or software delays, power outages or unforeseen events.

General Policies and Requirements

Abstracts for RANZCR Perth 2010 will be called in January 2010.

All abstracts will be reviewed by the following criteria and the top ranking abstracts will be selected for an oral presentation:

Importance of the topic
Originality
Quality of study design
Academic contribution
Likelihood of provoking discussion

All abstracts must be original work. An abstract should not be submitted if the work is to be published/presented at a major national or international meeting prior to RANZCR Perth 2010.

The purpose of the abstract is to define the precise subject of the presentation to an audience.

Educational Exhibits

Educational Exhibits should be designed to teach or review radiologic signs, pathologic correlations, procedures, techniques, treatments, and interventions or other aspects related to the practice of imaging.

Submission acknowledges consent to publication of the abstract on the website; all accepted abstracts will be published in the meetings proceedings and maybe published in the association's journal.

The presenting author will be required to register for the meeting in order to ensure their abstract(s) is included in the final program.

Please print a copy of the abstract submission form for your records prior to clicking the submit button.

All submissions must be completed electronically via the online submission facility. If you are unable to submit in this manner, please contact EECW Pty Ltd - Meeting Secretariat at info@eecw.com.au or phone: +618 9389 1488 for further information.

All abstracts must be prepared according to the guidelines provided. Abstracts will be published as submitted.

All presenting authors must include a 50 word biography with their abstract submission.

Abstract Format and Layout Guidelines

Abstracts should be a summary of the paper or exhibit and must not exceed 300 words (not including title, author(s) and affiliations). An abstract must contain sufficient information so that if published it will be a complete report independent of presentation. The text should not contain statements alluding to results or conclusions not presented within the text.
Abstracts must be single spaced with a clear line between paragraphs.
Abstracts must be free of typographical and grammatical errors.
Tables, graphs, images and references must not be included. These abstracts will not be reviewed.
Standard abbreviations may be used for common terms only. Otherwise, any abbreviation should be given in brackets after the first full use of the word. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.
Scientific symbols must be spelt out in full English; symbols must not be used within abstracts.

Abstract Elements

A properly submitted abstract will include the following elements:

Title

The abstract title should be short, informative and contain the major key words. It should be in Title case, Arial, bold, 10 pt size, and left justified.

Abstract Body - Scientific Paper & Scientific Exhibit

Arial, 10pt size, single-spaced and full justified, maximum of 300 words. A properly submitted abstract text for Scientific Paper & Scientific Exhibit will include the following elements:

Purpose
Methods and Materials
Results
Conclusion

Abstract Body - Educational Exhibit

Arial, 10pt size, single-spaced and full justified, maximum of 300 words. A properly submitted abstract text for Educational Exhibit will include the following elements:

Purpose
Methods and Materials
Results
Conclusion

NOTE: Compliance to the above specifications is imperative – any abstract that does not comply with these specifications will not be accepted for review.