In order to standardise the layout, we kindly ask you to read the guidelines carefully.

Abstract title

• Enter it into the submission system
• Do not enter it into the abstract template/body

Author affiliations

• Enter them into the required field in the submission system
• Do not enter it into the abstract template/body

Authors

• The corresponding/presenting author is responsible for informing the co-authors about the status of the abstract.
• Please make sure that the corresponding/presenting author’s email address as well as full name and affiliations are correct.
• The corresponding/presenting author of an accepted abstract must register and attend the conference.
• Should you wish to make corrections to an already submitted abstract you can do so until the submissions deadline.

Please note that alterations cannot be made after the abstract deadline.

Abstract body

• Abstracts may be submitted only via the online submission form. Abstracts submitted via fax or email will not be accepted.
• All abstracts must be submitted in English.
• The abstract text may not be longer than 250 words, excluding disclosures and references. Disclosures and references can be added in the custom queries in a specific textbox.
• The text has to be uploaded via the provided word document template available for download in the online system.
• Please use the font “Time New Roman” in 12 pt.
• The following structure is required:
  • Introduction
  • Aim of study
  • Method
  • Results
  • Conclusion
• A maximum of 2 figures, black & white, to fit on the same abstract page (1 table/1 image or 2 images or 2 tables) in high resolution (300DPI TIFF, min 5x5cm) may be included in the abstract.
• Previously published abstracts can be submitted, and in case of acceptance presented, but will be excluded from publication in the Abstract Book.
• Videos are not accepted