ACC.09 and i2 Summit 2009 abstract submissions are now closed.
Q. How many abstracts can I submit?
A. There is no limit to the number of abstracts an investigator may submit.
Q. Can I enter authors and institutions in my abstract title?
A. Do not include authors or authors in the title. If you do, they will be removed.
Q. Does the order in which the authors are listed on the abstract matter?
A. No, but keep in mind that the order they are listed on the abstract, is the order they will appear listed in publications if the abstract is selected for presentation.
Q. If I don’t know the presenting author’s ID number, can I list mine instead?
A. No. The presenting author’s ID number must correspond with the name that we have on file. It is important to designate the presenting author and his/her ID number at the time of submission to ensure timely and accurate correspondence. If the abstract is accepted, there will be an opportunity to notify ACC of a presenter name change if necessary.
Q. How many institutions can I list for a single abstract?
A. If your abstract is selected for presentation, only 2 institutions will appear in print. The institutions will be printed after the author name block, therefore there is no way to differentiate which authors are from which institution.
Q. What is the maximum number of characters that my abstract may contain?
A. Your abstract may not contain more than 1,900 characters not including spaces. Regardless of the size, a single graphic or table created with the table generator equals 600 characters and is included as part of the 1,900 character limit.
Q. Can I use abbreviations in my abstract?
A. You may use abbreviations in your abstract body; however, please limit the abbreviations to 5 or less; abbreviations should be spelled out the first time it is used. Please do not use abbreviations in the title.
Q. Do I have to enter my abstract in a specific format?
A. Yes. The abstract body text contains headings which have already been formatted for you. They are Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Q. What is the size of a graphic?
A. A graphic is not greater than 3 inches wide and 2 inches high (600 by 400 pixels).
Q. How will I know if my abstract has met all of the required criteria and is ready for submission?
A. There is a checklist on the left hand side of the abstract screen, which shows the status in relation to completion of your abstract. Your abstract is complete and ready for submission when you see the words “This submission is complete” in the Review My Work section.
Q. Will my abstract be processed if I leave it in an Incomplete Status?
A. No. Your abstract must be in a Complete status before it can be processed. If you don’t conform to the character limits or do not pay the required fee, your abstract will be in an incomplete status and will not be submitted for review.
Q. Can I revise my abstract after it has been submitted?
A. Yes, you may edit your ACC.09 abstract until 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday, October 6th. You have until 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday, November 3, to edit your i2 Summit abstract.
Q. How do I go about making changes/additions to my abstract after the submission deadline?
A. No changes can be made to the abstract once the submission deadline has passed. If selected for presentation, your abstract will be printed exactly the way that it was submitted. Also an author’s name can not be added or removed after the submission deadline.
Q. When will I be notified as to whether or not my abstract has been selected?
A. Notifications will be sent to the presenting author in mid December. Only the person who is listed as the presenting author will be notified. It is up to this person to notify the remainder of the co-authors. As such, please make sure that the contact information for the presenting author is up to date.
Q. How do I go about withdrawing my abstract?
A. In order to withdraw your abstract, you must send an email to kdixon@acc.org indicating your intent to do so. Within the email text, please include the control number of the abstract, the title of the abstract, and the authors’ names.