Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts for 2024 Conference - CLOSED

Download a copy of the Abstract Poster and Podium Guidelines by clicking here

Click here for the BMNANZ Abstract Template

BMNANZ invites you to submit your lactation and breastfeeding related abstracts for a poster and/or podium presentation at the conference. Share your research findings, practice experience or interesting case studies with our community of lactation medicine providers.

Submission process and timeline:

1. Abstracts for a poster and/or podium presentation on breastfeeding/lactation or motherhood/parenthood will be accepted in the following areas: 
   a. Clinical practice 
   b. Case study
   c. Policies and advocacy 
   d. Research 
   e. Breastfeeding support projects

2. Abstracts must be submitted by 11.59pm of 29th February 2024 AEDT, by filling out the form below. Only complete submissions which conform to the guidelines in format and structure received before the deadline will be accepted for consideration. The receipt of each submission will be confirmed by email within one week.

3. Researchers who are not members of BMNANZ or who are not IBCLC are also encouraged to submit abstracts.

4. Authors can submit maximum of two abstracts.

5. Abstract language is English.

6. Submission of a proposal constitutes a commitment by the author to present their work if accepted.

7. With the submission of an abstract, authors declare that if the abstract is accepted, they will register to participate in the conference by March 31 2024 at the latest. A minimum of one author per poster must be registered to attend the conference in person to apply. Authors are responsible for all associated expenses.

8. The BMNANZ Conference Research Sub-Committee will select from the abstracts submitted those which qualify for poster exhibition and podium presentation. The author/s will be notified of the acceptance or rejection by 15 March 2024.

9. Authors of abstracts must indicate when and where the content has been previously presented if this is not the first presentation.

10. Authors must confirm that they have no conflict of interest, related to the WHO Code and Subsequent WHA Resolutions.

11. All information presented on posters must conform to the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.

12. Posters will be available for delegates to view at all registration, tea breaks and lunch breaks. 

If you have any questions about the submission process, please contact us by email on info@breastfeedingmed.com.au 

Poster Guidelines:

1. Your poster must be printed in portrait and must not be larger than A0 size (841 x 1189mm).

2. All posters must have a title and include the author/s name.

3. Heading font sizes should not exceed 60 points. General content font should be a maximum of 32 points.

4. Headings such as “Introduction”, “Methods”, “Results” and “Conclusions” are useful.

5. The use of upper and lower case for general content should be used, as all-capital text is difficult to read. Avoid using a mixture of type/font styles.

6. The text should be brief throughout. Any description of methods should be simple and concise.

7. The message that your poster contains should be clear and understandable without the requirement of oral explanation.

8. Wherever possible use pictures, flowcharts, or bullet points to summarise methods. In most cases great detail is not required. Limit text, but use clear tables, graphs, or other illustrations for your data if relevant. Present enough relevant data to make your points. Extraneous information, no matter how interesting, will detract from your main point.

9. The posters will only be displayed for the duration of the conference. Please bring your poster with you on the day of your registration.

10. It is important that posters are mounted no later than 30 minutes before the first session on day one.It is your responsibility to attach your poster to the poster board. Please remember to bring all materials required for assembling your poster (pins, velcro, double sided tape, etc.), as the organisers are unable to supply these on the day.

11. Please ensure that posters are removed by 5:00pm on the final day of the conference. The organisers take no responsibility for any posters that remain up after this time. Any posters not removed by the end of the teardown time will not be retained.

Podium Guidelines:

1. If your abstract is accepted for a podium presentation, you will be given 10 minutes to present your work, and five minutes for questions.

2. More information will follow after the acceptance of your abstract.

Abstract Application Form (you will be required to be completed in Google Docs Form)

Submission link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfda89Frg1X8xOLWwW0lozr2tHbmV1G6X9e22uWX_vWtKcCCg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Required details in submission:

• Title of the Abstract:

• Name of author(s) or contact person (first name, last name):

• Organisation on author(s):

• Postal address of the contact person:

• Phone number contact person (including country code):

• Email address of the contact person:

• Do you wish for this to be presented as a:

  • Poster presentation

  • Podium presentation

  • Both

• Abstract subcategory:

  1. Clinical practice

  2. Case study

  3. Policies and advocacy

  4. Research

  5. Breastfeeding support projects

• Has this abstract been presented or published elsewhere?

  • Give us more details about any previous publication or presentation of your abstract.

• Short biography, including your name, credentials, location, institution, country, areas of special expertise, research focus (max 250 characters):

• Short description of your poster presentation (max 500 characters):

• Please upload a word document of your containing your abstract which should not exceed 250 words. Any file not complying with the instructions will be rejected. The structure of the abstract should be:

• Title

• Background

• Methods

• Results

• Conclusion

• Headings can be modified as appropriate, such as in examples of case studies or projects

• All information presented during the oral presentations and on posters must conform to the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and Subsequent WHA Resolutions. Authors must declare any conflict of interests.

• I have no conflicts of interest

• I have conflicts of interest, which I will describe in detail below

• In case the abstract is accepted, at least one author commits to register to the conference not later than 31 March 2024.

• I agree

• Do you agree to publish your poster online on the BMNANZ website following the conference?

• I agree

• I do not agree

• Do you wish to be informed of future educational opportunities and initiatives by BMNANZ?

• Yes

• No