Call for Abstracts

Submit your AAIC Advancements: APOE abstract by December 2 (December 6 for ISTAART Members).

The AAIC Advancements: APOE will be hosted on March 6 - 7, 2023 in St. Louis, USA. Share your latest findings in a wide variety of topic areas, including:

Genetic Associations of APOE
APOE Structure
APOE & Inflammation
APOE & Protein Misfolding
APOE, the Blood Brain Barrier, and Vascular Regulation
APOE & Glial Lipid Metabolism
Therapeutic Strategies
Other

Submissions will be considered for a poster presentation, as well as a special opportunity to present during our scheduled sessions — this would be a short presentation designed to give the audience a snapshot of your work. Each presentation is five minutes or less.

Abstracts are due December 2 (December 6 for ISTAART Members) at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Important Dates

<< Important Dates >>

Date	Event
November 8, 2022	Submission site opens
December 2, 2022 December 6, 2022	Abstract submission site closes for non-ISTAART Members Abstract submission site closes for ISTAART Members
January 9, 2023	Abstract notifications sent via email
January 17, 2023	Responses due from invited presenting authors
March 6-7, 2023	AAIC Advancements: APOE

Prepare for your submission(s)

<< What to prepare for your submission(s) >>

Submission:

Choose the Theme, Topic, and Subtopic
Abstract Title (English Only)
Abstract Description (English Only)
The following headers are required:
- Background
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
All four sections combined cannot exceed 350 words. Verify the word count prior to entry.

References must be included in the abstract body. Files submitted during submission listing references will not appear in the published version of the abstract.
Files for Tables and Figures cannot be uploaded in the body of the abstract but can be added as a separate file(s). Acceptable formats: .jpeg, .gif, or .png)
1. If you plan to upload tables or figures to supplement your abstract, save them in advance as JPG, PNG, or GIF files.
2. Save one figure, chart or table per file. Do not add multiple images to one file or they may not appear in the published version of the abstract.
3. Up to 3 files may be uploaded.
4. Word, Excel, and PDF files are not accepted.
5. Text only files will be excluded from the published version of the abstract.
Author Information (collect the information below in advance)

PRESENTING AUTHOR:

Full Name
E-mail Address
Institution/Organization
City, State/Province, Country, Zip/Postal Code
Phone Number

CO-AUTHOR(S):

(if applicable; submitter is required to submit this information)

Full Name
Degree(s)
Institution/Organization
E-mail Address
City, State/Province, Country

Embargo Policy

<< Embargo Policy and Confidentiality Agreement >>

All presenting authors must agree to the AAIC Conference Policies, including Confidentiality Agreement, Photo/Video/Audio Recording Policy, and Conference News Embargo Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

<< Frequently Asked Questions >>

What do I need to prepare for my submission?

Click here to view a detailed list.

What are the themes and topics?

Genetic Associations of APOE
APOE Structure
APOE & Inflammation
APOE & Protein Misfolding
APOE, the Blood Brain Barrier, and Vascular Regulation
APOE & Glial Lipid Metabolism
Therapeutic Strategies
Other

Do I need to register?

Yes. The registration link will be sent to presenters.

What is the age requirement for presenting authors?

Presenting authors must be 18 years of age at the time of the conference (March 6-7, 2023).

What are the poster requirements?

All poster presenters have the option to upload a digit poster to the virtual platform. The Poster requirements and upload details will be provided to invited presenters by the end of January.

Am I allowed to submit abstracts that have been previously presented?

You are allowed to submit an abstract that has been previously published or presented if it is explicitly noted in the submission process. If you are interested in having the research you present at AAIC Advancements eligible for inclusion in AAIC Advancements news releases and news conferences, it must not be published (online or hard copy) or presented, in whole or in part, in any manner, previous to presentation at AAIC Advancements.

How do I make edits to an abstract in "submitted" status?

You may make edits to your submitted proposal through the submission deadline. Access your in-progress or submitted proposal by logging in (top right corner of this screen). It is your responsibility to confirm that your abstract is correctly submitted and is received by the submission deadline. Send an email to abstracts@alz.org if changes are required after the submission deadline (changes are approved on a case-by-case basis).

When will I be notified if my abstract has been accepted?

Notifications of acceptance/denial of abstract submissions will be sent by January 9, 2023.

Does the Alzheimer's Association own accepted abstracts?

Accepted abstracts become the property of the Alzheimer's Association. Ownership of submitted abstracts not accepted for presentation reverts to the author.

If my abstract is accepted, will it be used by the Association for sales or marketing purposes?

The Alzheimer's Association reserves the right to provide abstracts to conference registrants and the public via online modalities, a mobile application, and any other modalities they wish. In those formats, the abstracts become the property of the Association, along with the PowerPoint slides or handout material.

If I need to retract my abstract submission, what is the deadline?

You can retract your abstract submission at any time. Depending on our publication deadlines, we may be unable to remove your abstract from print materials and publications. To retract an accepted abstract, you must email abstracts@alz.org and confirm a response.

If my abstract is accepted, how do I make an author change or withdraw my abstract?

If the identified presenting author becomes unable to present, a co-author may present. Notification of the change must be submitted in writing to abstracts@alz.org. If none of the authors on the abstracts can present, a request must be submitted in writing to abstracts@alz.org to withdraw the abstract. Depending on deadlines, we may be unable to remove your abstracts from print materials and publications.

Questions & Technical Support

<< Questions & Technical Support >>

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Technical Support (log in issues, technical entry issues)	Tech Support	1.401.334.0220 Hours: 8:30am - 6pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday
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