ABSTRACT SUBMISSIOINS

Please read all the information below prior to submitting your abstract(s).

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 15, 2025

• The Top Abstract will receive an award.
• Accepted Abstracts will be published in the Index Medicus listed journal Biomarkers. Learn more about the journal Biomarkers here: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ibmk20
• Case reports that highlight the use of biomarkers are also encouraged.
• Symposium attendance is NOT required for abstract submission.
• Unlimited entries are allowed. 
• Abstracts must be written in English.
• Notification of acceptance will be emailed no later than April 30, 2025. Submissions received earlier may be approved earlier.

Step 1: Prepare your abstract as a Word document, max 375 words (no tables or figures; no PDFs; see samples), with complete contact information for the corresponding author.  Include a Disclosure Statement. This is to acknowledge any financial or non-financial interest that has arisen from the direct applications of your research. If there are no relevant competing interests to declare please state this, for example: The authors report there are no competing interests to declare. Further guidance on what is a conflict of interest and how to disclose it can be found at: https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/editorial-policies/competing-interest/

Please refer to the format of the sample abstracts provided:
Abstract Template

Step 2: Submit your abstract (Word document) to biomarkers@health.ucsd.edu

Deadline: Abstracts MUST BE RECEIVED no later than April 15, 2025.

Step 3: Dr. Daniels will inform you if your abstract has been accepted.

Notification of acceptance will be emailed no later than April 30, 2025.

Step 4: Complete Your Poster - see "Poster Instructions for Accepted Abstracts" below.

Step 5: Bring your poster to La Jolla for the Symposium! 

You will be responsible for printing and bringing your poster(s) to the hotel. However, if you cannot attend the symposium, please email biomarkers@health.ucsd.edu to discuss alternative options.

If your written abstract is selected, you must create and bring your abstract in poster form for display at the symposium.

• Suggested poster dimensions are 40 inches wide x 30 inches tall. Boards to hang the posters on and pushpins will be provided on-site.
  Click Here for Sample Poster Template
• Posters will be hung on Friday and displayed throughout the conference for viewing. There will be a Wine & Cheese Reception on Friday evening for you to showcase your poster. The winner will be announced at the reception.
• If you would like your poster at the end of the meeting, you will be responsible for taking it down on Friday evening.