Abstracts – instructions for submission
- Abstracts may be submitted online.
- Limited to 250 words.
- Abstracts must be submitted in advance of the
conference and before the announced deadline. - After you have submitted your abstract, you will receive confirmation via e mail that your abstract has been received.
Abstract submission rules
- Abstracts should be original and must be submitted and presented in English.
- Abstracts should be submitted in word format that reflects a neuroscience topic and outlines the purpose of the presentation.
- Biography of the author(s) must be included in the abstract submission.
- Presenting authors of abstracts must be registered participants.
- The presenting author is required to inform all co-authors of the content of the abstract before submission.
- All abstract submission must identify a lead author.
- All submitted abstracts will be forwarded to the scientific committee for review.
- Notifications regarding status will be sent once the review process is complete.
Type of presentations include:
Oral Presentation
- an oral presentation of material, it is strongly recommended that you use Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT).
- 25 minutes presentation.
- five minutes for discussion.
Poster Presentation
- a visual display of material to be exhibited throughout the conference.
- with the opportunity for a five -minute presentation of your poster.
There will be a prize awarded to both the highest scoring Oral Presentation and the highest scoring Poster Presentation.
Workshop
- an interactive session of 60 – 90 minutes duration where the leader works with the participants to develop their knowledge and understanding of a topic.
- if the workshop is sponsored it is important that you let us know as soon as possible.
- if the workshop is sponsored the sponsor MUST complete Sponsorship / Exhibiting Application Form – click here for more information.
Ethical Considerations
These relate to all aspects of presentation:
- never use people’s real names unless you have their permission to do so; this is particularly important when using a case study approach; always maintain confidentiality.
- if using X-rays, scans, charts, etc., as visual aids remember to delete names from them.
- if you refer to the work/research of someone else, acknowledge your sources; ensure that you have permission to divulge information if necessary.
- it is the individual presenter’s responsibility to ensure that copyright is not infringed in any presentation.
- the BANN does not necessarily endorse the views of individuals expressed in presentations at conference.
By submitting an abstract, you agree to the following.
- Your presentation will be made available electronically to BANN no later than one week prior to the conference.
- Your presentation will be made available by BANN to delegates and members through the BANN website conference area (in protected PDF format).
- Presentations should be Microsoft PowerPoint compatible.
- You will register for the conference for at least the day of your presentation.
Submitting an abstract
- Abstract submission is opening soon
If you have any queries related to your abstract submission please email abstracts@bann.org.uk