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 5 x 5-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 prize will be given to the best Rising Stars talk and a prize given for first, second and third Rising Star poster
EMCR's will be defined as researchers 10 years or less into their career following achievement of a post-graduate degree.
Honours and HDR Students 5-Minute Thesis Competition
We invite all honours and HDR students to submit an abstract to present a 5-minute presentation of your work. There are 6 x 5-minute speaking slots available in this session within the conference program. A $1,000 prize will be given to the best student 5-minute thesis. There is also the option to display your research in poster form with a prize given for first, second and third 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)
- 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. Please note the abstract should not contain confidential information or data that may become the subject of a patent application or should otherwise be embargoed. If you are unsure, please contact your organisations IP team.
- 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 Monday 28 August 2023.
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