PROGRAM
An enriching program comprising three days of keynote, plenary and concurrent sessions is currently being developed by the Committee. The program will feature sessions on the topics of research, health and bereavement. The program will also include a Memorial Service to commemorate the lives of lost children.
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Joint ISA and ISPID 2010 Organising Committee invites you to submit abstracts for consideration for inclusion in the Conference Program. All abstracts will be rigorously reviewed by a panel of expert referees who will assess them for inclusion into the Conference program. You will be able to submit an abstract for the opportunity to be selected to present during at the 2010 Conference.
Topics
As a criteria of selection, all abstracts should address one of the main themes and should also consider one of the following sub themes listed below. The Committee welcomes abstracts on the following topics:
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Instructions for Authors
Abstracts must be submitted in English with a maximum word count of 250. Scientific symbols, diagrams or tables can be included but if so the abstract must be submitted in PDF format. Authors will be notified about the outcome of the review process by May 2010.
THE DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS 16 APRIL 2010
Submission Guidelines
To ensure consistency in formatting, all abstracts are to be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format using the abstract template which is available for download below. Maximum length for abstracts is 250 words.
Submission Procedure
You will be required to upload your abstract at the end of the form. A confirmation email indicating a successful upload will be instantly sent to the Submitting Author's email address. As part of the upload procedure your abstract will be converted to an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. By using your personal Access Key, which will be issued to you during the submission process, you will be able to access the "Speaker Zone" via the link below.
- View the PDF version of your abstract to ensure the abstract has been received correctly
- Upload a replacement abstract, if required
- Add additional abstracts, if required
If you are unable to submit your abstract via this website, please contact the Conference Secretariat by email at isaispid2010@conexion.com.au or telephone +61 2 9518 7722 to make alternative arrangements.
Please complete your abstract on the form and then upload on the abstract submission page when instructed.
Disclosure/ Conflict of Interest
Authors will be required to disclose affiliations with sponsoring companies within the body of their abstract.
Confirmation of Receipt of Abstracts
You will be sent an acknowledgement via e-mail to confirm that your abstract has been received. If you do not receive the acknowledgement within three days of your submission, please contact the Congress Secretariat on isaispid2010@conexion.com.au or telephone +61 2 9518 7722.
Audio Visual
PowerPoint data projection will be available in all session rooms. Further information about audio visual equipment will be provided to speakers in May 2010.
ISPID/ISA NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARDS
Four New Investigator Awards for excellence in the conduct and presentation of scientific research will be made at the Joint ISA/ISPID2010 Conference. Two awards will be provided by ISPID and two by ISA.
ELIGIBILITY
The work to be presented will have been carried out:
- During the candidate's first substantive research programme or project
- Over a period of two years or more, either part-time or full time
- In addition, those applying for an ISPID award must be a member of ISPID
For both Awards, the applicant will have been responsible for the major components of the work to be presented. The age of the applicant will not determine eligibility. The award will be based on the scientific merit, presentation and discussion of a paper to be presented orally at the Joint ISA/ISPID 2010 Conference. The presentation will be ten minutes followed by five minutes for questions. The panel of judges will comprise members of both ISPID and ISA.
Before the Joint ISA/ISPID2010 Conference the Conference Program Committee will evaluate applications based on a review of the abstract of the paper in which the background and significance of the work is outlined. These will be evaluated by each committee member, and individual scores from each member will be aggregated. Further details of the research may be required by the committee, and individuals will be contacted if this is the case.
A total of up to 6 abstracts will be selected for oral presentation at a plenary session to be held on the first day of the conference.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellence in the design, execution, analysis and critical appraisal of their research
- Ability to communicate key concepts clearly to an audience who have no specialised knowledge in the field
- Competence in dealing with the challenge of peers' questions
The judges will meet immediately after the presentations have been made, and their decision will be made by awarding points to each candidate comprising:
| Scientific merit (based on oral presentation) | 50% |
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| Standard of presentation and communication | 40% |
| Responses to questions | 10% |
The judges' decision will be communicated to the Presidents of the Associations and the winner of the Awards will be announced at the Conference Dinner. The judges' decision is final.
ISPID/ISA NEW INVESTIGATOR TRAVEL AWARDS
A number of travel awards will be made to assist full time students to attend the Joint ISA/ISPID 2010 Conference.
Candidates must:
- be a full time student
- have submitted an abstract for presentation at the Conference, as first author
- register to attend the Conference and pay the registration fee
- send an official letter requesting to be selected for this travel award with a curriculum vitae and a letter of recommendation from his/her department or laboratory director to isaispid2010@conexion.com.au
Applicants will be notified of the outcome prior to the meeting and certificates will be presented at the conference dinner.
The amount will be determined by The ISPID Board of Directors.
ISPID/ISA Distinguished Researcher Awards
Two awards will be made to Distinguished Researcher for their contribution to SIDS/SUDI and Stillbirth research. Selection will be made by the Conference Programme Committee from nominations received from members of both ISPID and ISA. The laureate will have made an outstanding contribution to research in the area as evidenced by their international reputation in the area and publications in the field over a number of years. Certificates will be presented at the Conference dinner.
ISPID/ISA Health Educator Awards
Two awards will be made to Senior Health Educators for their contribution to SIDS/SUDI and Stillbirth education and bereavement counseling. Selection will be made by the Conference Programme Committee from nominations received from members of both ISPID and ISA. The laureate will have made an outstanding contribution to education in the area as evidenced by their international reputation in the area over a number of years. Certificates will be presented at the Conference dinner.