Abstract Submissions
Abstract submissions close 30 June 2009.
- Haematology
- Cytology
- Quality Assurance
- Immunohaematology
- Coagulation
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Histopathology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Education and Management
- Molecular Pathology
Guidelines to read before submitting:
Font and layout: 12 point Times New Roman, left aligned
Styles and order:
(1) Title in UPPER CASE
(2) Author(s) in upper and lower case
- Presenting author first
- Given name(s) then surname
(3) Abstract text
- Abstract should cover objective, methods, key findings and conclusions
- Do NOT include, sub-headings, diagrams, tables, figures or references, biographical information, printing enhancements or formatting such as underlining, bold text, boxes etc
- 250 words (max). This limit will be strictly enforced.
- Use upper and lower case
- Use italics for non-English words or scientific names only as necessary.
- Use standard abbreviations (mmol/L, Kg, RBC, Hb). See the AJMS Guidelines for authors at http://www.aims.org.au/c/uploads/file/documents/nat/ajms/authors_inst_v9sep08.pdf
- Place special abbreviations in parentheses after the first use of the word
- Check spelling and grammar thoroughly
Abstracts will be selected according to the following criteria:
- Originality and interest
- Structure and clarity
- Scientific validity
- Potential significance
Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged. Authors will be advised whether their abstracts have been accepted in early July 2009.
Successful submissions will be published in the Conference Handbook and in the Australian Journal of Medical Science.
