Submit an Abstract

We are now accepting abstract submissions to FOCIS 2018. All abstracts must be submitted electronically through the submission site by the appropriate deadlines below.



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Only the presenting author should submit abstracts. There is a $30 non-refundable submission fee per abstract. The submission fee is waived for presenting authors who are FOCIS members. Only the presenting author should submit abstracts.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Abstract submissions opens	October 16, 2017
Abstract submission deadline	January 24, 2018
All abstract presenters must be registered for FOCIS 2018  (or the abstract will be withdrawn)	April 6, 2018
Late-breaking abstract submission deadline	April 6, 2018
FOCIS 2018	June 20-23, 2018

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Abstract Fee

There is a $30 nonrefundable submission fee per abstract for FOCIS nonmembers. This fee is waived for presenting authors who are FOCIS members. Join FOCIS prior to abstract submission to ensure that your fee is waived. If you submit your abstract prior to joining FOCIS, your abstract fee will not be refunded. Please note: only the presenting author should submit abstracts.

Travel Awards

Travel awards are available to FOCIS members only who submit an abstract and are chosen for presentation at FOCIS 2018. The number and amount of the awards is based upon several factors including geographic location, placement of abstract within the FOCIS program and funds available. Visit the Travel Award Opportunities page to learn more.

Abstract Placement

The FOCIS Scientific Program Committee has sole discretion regarding placement of abstracts within the FOCIS program. Abstracts are considered for either oral or poster presentations. Please indicate your preference for oral or poster presentation format during online submission.

Abstract Presentation

Presenting authors must submit the abstract and must be prepared to present the abstract at FOCIS 2018 should it be accepted. Posters must be printed in advance of FOCIS 2018, as there are no printing services available at the headquarter hotel.

• Two posters will be displayed on each board. Each poster must be no larger than 4 feet wide (horizontal) by 4 feet high (vertical).
• Posters MUST be removed from the poster area immediately following your session. Posters remaining in the hall after the poster session will be disposed of.
• Posters will not be allowed without an accompanying presenter.

Abstract Publication

Abstracts accepted for presentation (either oral or poster) and properly registered by April 6, 2018 will be published as a supplement to the Scientific Program in PDF format on the FOCIS website.

Changes and Withdrawals

Please review your submission carefully. No revisions, including author information and/or new data, will be accepted after the deadline. Withdrawals of abstracts must be received in writing before April 6, 2018.

Disclosure

All presenting authors must submit a completed disclosure form. This policy has been established in cooperation with ACCME guidelines.

Eligibility

FOCIS members, members of any of the FOCIS Member Societies or FOCIS Centers of Excellence, as well as nonmembers are eligible to submit abstracts.

Graphics/Charts

Graphic elements, such as charts, pictures, etc. may not be included in abstract submission.

Notification

Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent the week of March 16, 2018. Late breaking abstract presenting authors will be notified the week of April 23rd. If your abstract’s presenting author does not receive notification of your abstract's status, please contact the FOCIS Executive Office at 414-359-1670.

Registration Policy

Abstract submitters who are accepted for a poster presentation at FOCIS 2018 must register to attend the meeting by April 6, 2018 for their abstracts to be included in the FOCIS 2018 Abstract Supplement and their posters to be scheduled in a poster session. Late breaking abstract submitters who are accepted for a poster presentation at FOCIS 2018 must register to attend the meeting by April 27, 2018. Submitters who are accepted, but do not register will be considered withdrawals, and will not be included in the Scientific Program or online Abstract Supplement.

Review Process

Each abstract is blinded and peer-reviewed by three members of the Abstract Review Committee.

Sample Abstract

(1) Foxp3 (Scurfy) Mutation Greatly Accelerates Diabetes in Insulinspecific TCR Transgenic Mice (2) Jean Jasinski1, Maki Nakayama1, Kelly Johnson1, Liping Yu1, George Eisenbarth1, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Barbara Davis Center, Aurora, CO (3) Previously we developed and described the development of a transgenic mouse expressing an insulinspecific (ins2 B:9–23) T cell receptor mouse model (BDC124.1). This pathogenic model exhibited spontaneous diabetes development on a backcross1 (FVB×NOD)×NOD background. (Abstract is continued; this is a sample only.) (1) = Title: Mixed case, no punctuation at end. (2) = Author Information: In proper author order with all institutional information included. First author should be presenting author and will receive confirmation and acceptance notice. (3) = Abstract Body: 250-word count, not including abstract title or author information. **Charts or graphics of any kind may not be included in abstract submission.**

Questions?

Please contact the Executive Office by sending an email to info@focisnet.org or by calling 414-359-1670.