Abstracts for Poster Session
EXTENDED DEADLINE: May 31, 2002, 5:00 PM
Notification of intent to submit an abstract due by May 31; receipt
of abstract due by June 5.
Poster Session and Career Fair will be held Wednesday, June 12
at 7:00 PM
At the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park's Biotech 1 Atrium
For the Career Fair: All related science disciplines are invited.
See Career Fair below.
Abstract Submittal
Electronic/Media/Hard Copy or Paper Abstracts will be accepted.
Please send your abstract to:
Michelle Craighead-Wise, Symposium Administrator
Institute for Structural Biology and Drug Discovery
Attn: Abstract for Symposium Poster Session
800 East Leigh Street, Suite 212
Richmond, Virginia 23219-1540
Phone: (804) 828-8183
Email: mcraighe@hsc.vcu.edu (use subject heading "Attn: Abstract for Symposium Poster Session")
NO FACSIMILE ABSTRACTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Abstract Instructions
Maximum number of words: 400 (new limit); single-spaced text in
black print on white background.
The Title and Author information should follow standard American
Chemical Society guidelines:
Abstract Title - capitalized and bold
Author(s) last name first, then first name, and middle initial,
underline the presenting author.
Indicate complete address with zip or country code.
Use a type-face of no smaller than 11 points.
Formats Accepted
Notes
We intend to present all Symposium plenary and poster abstracts
on this web page.
Thus, the most convenient way for us to receive an abstract is
electronically.
We will accept hard-copy or paper abstracts, but can make no guarantee
as to when
or if they will be presented on the internet site.
A. If at all possible, send the abstracts in HTML format/ASCII
text:
- See the sample abstract at www.phc.vcu.edu/26thNMCS/sampleabstract.html that has been created with the appropriate HTML tags to produce
the necessary format. Please save the source for the sample onto
your PC hard drive and use it as a template.
- Graphics should be created with either a transparent or white
background for best results (and faster download time). The "gif"
or "jpeg" or "jpg" graphic formats are preferred. White color
graphics will appear on the web version of your abstract, but
keep in mind that a printed black/white version may be printed
for distribution at the Symposium.
- It is permissible to include hyperlinks in your abstract, if you
provide all the HTML code for each link. For example, please
feel free to link your institutional home page or to a web page
devoted to your research area. However, these links should be
such that they are transparent to the reader of the hard-copy
abstract; for example, links that state "Click here for more information
. . ." are inappropriate.
- For Non-HTML Format Abstracts: Send your abstract as an attachment
via email. Use one of the common word processor applications,
such as Microsoft Word. We will attempt to read other formats,
but may have to return it to the author for submission in hard-copy
(or other format) if we are not successful. Therefore, please
do not wait until the abstract deadline to make an electronic
submission! We will accept floppy, CD-R, or Zip disks - make
sure the disk is clearly labeled and keep a backup copy for yourself
in the event the original submission does not arrive. See the
above "Abstract Submittal" for mail and courier instructions.
- Arrangements for Poster Presentations
- The Poster Session is Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 PM, held in the
Atrium of the Biotech Center, Biotech 1, Virginia Biotechnology
Research Park, 800 East Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
The poster session will also be in the vincinity of the Industry/Professional
sponsor booths. Easels, support boards, lighting, accessories,
and sponsor cards will be provided.
- Scholarship Awards
We will select prior to the Symposium the presenters of the top
70 posters for the scholarship awards. There will be 30 poster
presenters selected to receive awards from VCU/Richmond and 40
poster presenters selected from GMU, UVA, VPI, or other Virginia
institutions. The scholarship includes the cost of Symposium
registration. For award recipients outside of the Richmond area,
the scholarship will include reimbursement of hotel accommodations
for two nights. Recipients of hotel reimburesments will be required
to be paired in rooms, as only 20 rooms are slotted for the scholarship
recipients. You must inform Michelle Craighead, at (804) 828-3899
of your pairing or call if you need assistance organizing a shared
room with another colleague All selected poster presenters or
scholarship recipients must keep track of receipts for hotel and
provide original receipts in order to be reimbursed. Only one
hotel room rate plus taxes for two nights will be reimbursed per
pair. One of the pair must use a credit card or an organization
purchasing card to reserve their room at the Omni Hotel. Click
on Hotel for more information.
- Career Fair
The Career Fair will provide an opportunity for both students
and sponsors alike to discuss employment opportunities, network,
and engage in dialogue within a relaxed atmosphere, unlike a traditional
interview. Students from all disciplines, including Life Sciences,
Engineering, Business, Medical, Pharmacy, Information Technology,
Education, and others, are strongly encouraged to attend. You
must register for the Evening Event of Wednesday, June 12, (for
a cost of $10) even if you plan only to attend the Poster Session
and Career Fair. You may register for this single Evening Event
from the Registration page. Students may wish to use business
cards with their contact information as a means of communicating
with the business or company representative, in lieu of shuffling
paper resume or vitae documents. Likewise, a student may wish
to request a contact card from the company representative. Our
Sponsors' links and web page will be updated frequently, as more
sponsors come on board.
