We are now welcoming abstract submissions for the Westmead Research and Innovation Conference.
Abstract Guidelines
Rising Stars
The "Rising Star" category is exclusively to showcase early and mid-career research (EMCR) and innovation. There are 6 x ten minute speaking slots available in this session within the conference program as well as an opportunity to display your research in poster form. A $1,000.00 prize will be given to the best Rising Stars talk and a $500.00 prize given to the best Rising Star poster.
EMCR's will be defined as researchers 15 years or less into their career following achievement of a post-graduate degree.
Student 3-Minute Thesis Competition
We invite all students to submit an abstract to present a 3 minute presentation of your work. See how well you can impress the audience with your research by delivering a punch, clear and well delivered presentatio in only 180 seconds! A $1,000.00 prize will be given to the best student 3-Minute Thesis. there is also the option to display your research in poster form with a $500.00 prize given to the best student poster.
Abstract Guidelines
- Your abstract must be no longer than 300 words
- Title, authors and affiliations are not included in the word count
- Your abstract must follow the following format
- Introduction to the health problem (including aims and hypothesis)
- Body (including methods and discussion)
- Translational significance (how do you expect this reseach to translate to clinical outcomes?)
- Conclusion
- Do not include tables, figures or graphs
- If any intellectual property from this research has been patented or commercialised please briefly elaborate on this within your 300-word count
- References in the text have to be cited at the end of the abstract and are included in the 300-word count
- The use of abbreviations and acronyms should be kept to a minimum
The deadline for submitting an abstract is 5pm on Friday 15 July 2022