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 now OPEN