Eligible for Abstract Awards

Overview
Scientific abstracts are concise summaries of original unpublished research. Sixty-four (64) of the highest-rated abstracts will be selected for Platform Presentations; all others will be presented as Posters. In addition to traditional printed posters, authors must upload an electronic poster for online viewing post-meeting.

Submission Options:

  • Scientific Platform with Reflex to Poster – Considered first for platform; if not accepted, may be accepted as poster.
  • Scientific Platform Only – Will not be considered for poster presentation.
  • Scientific Poster Only – Will not be considered for platform presentation.

Scientific Abstract Structure:

  • Introduction – Context and research question.
  • Methods – Study design and techniques used.
  • Results – Key findings presented clearly.
  • Conclusions – Interpretation, significance, and implications.

Presentation Formats:

  • Platform Presentations – 13-minute talk + 2 minutes Q&A (total 15 minutes). Four of the highest-rated abstracts will be featured on Thursday morning in the Featured Platforms session prior to the TED-Style Talks. Pre-recorded or remote presentations are not allowed.
  • Poster Sessions – Traditional printed posters plus mandatory electronic upload.

All Abstract Submission Guidelines:

  • Abstracts must be structured and no more than 600 words.
  • Use italic type where necessary. Bold and underline formation is not allowed.
  • Text may be in multiple paragraphs.
  • Special Greek and mathematical symbols are available in a character map within the submission system.
  • Use numerals to indicate numbers, except when beginning sentences.
  • Do not include figures, diagrams, images, references, or tables.
  • Proofreading is the responsibility of the author.


 

Topic Categories:

Basic Research

General Education

Metabolic Genetics
Cancer

Genetic Counseling

Newborn Screening
Clinical - Adult Genomic Medicine Population Genetics
Clinical - Adult and Pediatric Healthcare Inequities and Health Disparities Prenatal Genetics
Clinical - Pediatric Health Services and Implementation Public Health Genetics
Clinical Genetics Laboratory Genetics Therapies for Genetic Conditions
Ethical, Legal, Social Issues (ELSI)    

 

Key Topic Focus:

  • Biochemical/Metabolic and Therapeutics
  • Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics
  • Clinical Genetics and Therapeutics
  • Health Services and Implementation
  • Laboratory Genetics and Genomics
  • Prenatal Genetics
  • Education and Research Strategies 
  • Ethical, Legal, Social Issues (ELSI), Public Health and Policy