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Call for Abstracts
The World Congress on Thyroid Cancer is currently calling for abstracts to be submitted for the following categories: oral, poster and video presentation.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Abstract submission is available online only. Browser: for best results we strongly recommend using Chrome or Firefox when submitting your abstract. Click here to access the online abstract submission system and submission instructions.
- Abstracts must contain original material, not published or presented at any other national/international meeting prior to the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer.
- Only abstracts in English will be accepted.
- One main topic per submission is required. Sub-topics will be available.
- Text only (word or PDF). Upload of graphics, tables, images, etc. will not be available.
- The total length of the abstract (Background /Purpose, Methods, Results, Discussion & Conclusion) should not exceed 250 words.
- A maximum of two presenters will be allowed per submission.
- Authors of all selected abstracts agree to have the abstract published on the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer website and in the WCTC academy.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants needing to apply for a visa are strongly encouraged to submit their abstracts by as early as possible in order to guarantee a timely acceptance notice.
Note that visa applications may take 60 to 90 (or longer) days to process. Applicants requiring an early review / acceptance notice must contact the conference secretariat at karin@bayleygroup.com or call +1.519.263.5050 after submission completion.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
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ABSTRACT CATEGORIES
Abstracts can be submitted under the following themes/ categories:
- Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
- Biomarkers and Basic Sciences
- Chemotherapy / TKI and Immunotherapy
- Complications of Thyroid Surgery / Treatment
- Cytopathology
- Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
- Epidemiology
- Ethics
- Etiology / Pathology
- Follow up / Surveillance / Imaging
- Health Economics
- Innovative Technology
- Medullary Thyroid Cancer
- Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Quality of Life
- Radiation Therapy
- Radioiodine Therapy
- Surgery of Thyroid or Lymph Nodes
- Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
- Other
PRESENTATION FORMATS
Abstracts can be submitted for presentation in one of the following formats:
1) ORAL PRESENTATION
Because of the severe time constraints of the Congress, only a small number of selected Oral Presentation slots will be available. Presenting authors will be informed and offered an alternative presentation category (e.g. poster) if their abstract is not selected for oral presentation. All oral presentations will have a scheduled day and time, which will be shared with the presenting authors once the program has been finalized. Oral presentations will consist of an 8-minute presentation with 6 minutes discussion between every 3 presentations.
Oral presentation submission guidelines
Upon confirmation of oral presentation by the corresponding author(s), a powerpoint template, a link and upload instructions will be provided.
Upon confirmation of oral presentation by the corresponding author(s), a powerpoint template, a link and upload instructions will be provided.
2) ePOSTER PRESENTATION (electronic posters)
There will be several ePoster viewing sessions throughout the duration of the Congress. Each poster will have a specified time during which the judges will review the presentation. Please be sure that that the presenting author is present at the poster for the judging process during these times. Be prepared to provide a 5 minute oral summary of your poster, followed by a 3 minute review and discussion.
ePoster submission guidelines
Upon confirmation of ePoster presentation by the corresponding author(s), the ePoster template, link and upload instructions will be provided.
Upon confirmation of ePoster presentation by the corresponding author(s), the ePoster template, link and upload instructions will be provided.
3) VIDEO PRESENTATION
Presentations of videos will be followed by a short discussion. The film duration should not exceed 7 minutes. This will be followed by 5 minutes of facilitated discussion. The author should be present to narrate (in clear English).
Video submission guidelines
Format – Video files can be up to 2GB (high-definition quality) and in any format.
Video Length – It is your responsibility to prepare your presentation to fit within the allowed time frame of 7 minutes for video presentations before a panel of experts, which will be followed by a 5-minute review and discussion. It is important to keep to the allotted time – for logistical reasons, as well as out of respect for co-presenters. Time keeping will be strict.
Video Submission – Upon acceptance of your abstract, you will be provided with a link to upload your video. However, you are encouraged to submit a clip/ preview of your video with your abstract submission. WMV files only (up 50 Mb).
Format – Video files can be up to 2GB (high-definition quality) and in any format.
Video Length – It is your responsibility to prepare your presentation to fit within the allowed time frame of 7 minutes for video presentations before a panel of experts, which will be followed by a 5-minute review and discussion. It is important to keep to the allotted time – for logistical reasons, as well as out of respect for co-presenters. Time keeping will be strict.
Video Submission – Upon acceptance of your abstract, you will be provided with a link to upload your video. However, you are encouraged to submit a clip/ preview of your video with your abstract submission. WMV files only (up 50 Mb).
AWARDS
All presentations will be adjudicated, and a non-monetary award will be granted to 3 best presentations in each category (oral, poster and video).
Awards will be presented at the during the conference. (date/time to be announced)
ABSTRACT & VIDEO PUBLICATION
- Authors of all selected abstracts will have their abstract posted on the conference website up to two weeks prior to the conference.
- The top abstracts will be invited to publish a paper with the Thyroid Journal or with the Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. (TBC)
- The top videos will be invited to publish with the Video Endocrinology (VE).
More details will be available soon.
KEY DATES & DEADLINES (subject to change)
- Abstract submission close: February 15, 2023
- Acceptance/ rejection notices sent by: March 15, 2023
- Presenting author(s) need to be registered by: March 22, 2023
- Final agenda (orals, ePosters, videos) sent to presenters: May 8, 2023
QUESTIONS?
For queries regarding abstract submission, please contact:
Karin Minkley
Conference Secretariat
E: karin@bayleygroup.com
T: +1.519.263.5050
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