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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION RULES AND GUIDELINES

Abstract submission deadline: December 31, 2024 (registration is mandatory to submit an abstract; you can upload your abstract only upon registration payment).

The poster size should not exceed the A0 format (841(W) × 1189 (H) mm).

All authors will be asked to confirm the following statements when submitting an abstract: (1) I have read, understand, and agree to the rules and guidelines; (2) I am submitting this abstract with the intent of attending the Congress and presenting; and (3) I confirm that each co-author has been informed of this abstract submission and has agreed to all information as it was submitted.

1. Abstracts must be submitted with the intention that they will be presented if selected. First authors are expected to attend the meeting and make the presentation. Authors must register before abstract submission. Authors who do not present as scheduled and do not notify the Congress organizers in advance of the need to cancel may not be invited to present at future congresses.

2. An individual may be the first author (i.e., presenting author) of only one abstract. If an abstract includes co-authors, the presenting author’s name should be the first name to appear in the author listing.

3. There is no limit to the number of times an individual may appear as a co-author on abstracts. The first author must inform and have agreement from all co-authors of the abstract submission. The first author must confirm this information during the abstract submission process.

4. Concerning research using human subjects, RE(ACT) Congress endorses the protections embodied in the Basic Principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and their expansion in the research regulations supported by the U.S. Government (45 CFR Part 46; 56 FR 28003). RE(ACT) Congress does not endorse and will not publish the research results that have not been conducted following these principles. Investigations involving animals reported in abstracts must have been conducted in conformance with approved principles of the care and use of animals in research.

5. Concerning research where a gene is identified, the first/presenting author must present the gene symbol and/or name of the identified marker at the Congress. Authors who do not conform to this policy at the Congress will be subject to sanctions as determined by the Scientific Program Committee.

6. A complete abstract should include a statement of purpose, methods used, and a summary of results in sufficient detail to support the conclusion (Statements such as “results will be described” should be avoided). The abstract body must not exceed 2’500 characters.

7. All abstracts submitted will be considered for either an oral or poster presentation at the discretion of the Program Committee. When submitting your abstract, please check the appropriate box indicating whether you wish for your abstract to be considered for an oral presentation or poster.

8. Review of Abstracts: All abstracts are reviewed by at least one Scientific Program Committee member and two ad hoc reviewers. The reviewing process is strictly confidential. The Scientific Program Committee reviews all abstracts submitted for presentation and determines whether an abstract is suitable for oral or poster presentation.

9. The Scientific Program Committee reserves the right to decline a presentation to any submitted abstracts that lack scientific content or merit or merely announce the availability of a resource or service.

10. Results or studies that have been published or that will be accepted for publication elsewhere before the submission deadline may not be accepted for presentation.

11. Abstract Licensing Agreement: In consideration of the acceptance of the abstract by RE(ACT) Congress, the submitting author grants RE(ACT) Congress a nonexclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to copy, reproduce and publish the abstract in RE(ACT) Congress’ online or print publication of Congress abstracts and/or other compilations or collective works to be assembled and owned by RE(ACT) Congress (together, “Collective Works”) in any form or medium now existing or hereafter created throughout the world. The submitting author understands and agrees that RE(ACT) Congress shall own all rights, including copyright, in and to the Collective Works, including the right to:

• Distribute, reproduce, license, display, perform, lend, lease, or transfer rights to the Collective Works to third parties,
• Prepare derivative works of the Collective Works and
• Register the Collective Works in RE(ACT) Congress’ name.

It is understood that the submitting author and/or third parties with copyrights shall retain copyright in and to the abstract contributed by the submitting author to a Collective Work. The submitting author affirms that they are the author and owner of the abstract and hold all copyrights in and to the abstract or have secured any third-party permissions necessary to grant RE(ACT) Congress the above rights. The submitting author is responsible for providing any related third party with a copy of this grant of rights.

12. Publication of Abstracts: Abstracts selected for presentation and publication will be available at the Congress Website. At this time, your abstract and all information will become a matter of public record and may be referenced by RE(ACT) Congress, media relations staff, and others. Please review the abstract licensing agreement/copyright policy above.