The World Parkinson Congress 2013 welcomes the submission of original
abstracts for presentation during the 3rd World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2013)
in Montreal, Canada from October 1 to 4, 2013.
The WPC expects that all abstracts selected for poster display will be
presented by the original author(s) and that no submitted abstracts will be
withdrawn. Please do not submit an
abstract if you are not prepared to travel to the Congress to present your
research. Congress registration is required to present.
"Hot Topics” Presentations
Twelve (12) scientific abstracts will be selected for "Hot Topics” oral presentations at a special
daily "Hot Topics” session held
each morning in the main plenary hall. The abstracts selected will feature
newsworthy and cutting-edge information, research about Parkinson's disease and
best care delivery. If you would like your abstract to be considered as a "Hot
Topic”, please check the
appropriate box on the online submission form. The person who submits the abstract will be the person invited to
present the oral talk.
Poster Tours
A select number of posters in both categories will be invited to be part of the
poster tours to take place on the evenings of Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday,
October 3. The abstracts selected will feature newsworthy and cutting-edge
information about Parkinson’s disease. If you would like your abstract to be
considered for a "Poster Tour”, please check the appropriate box on the online
submission form. The person who submits
the abstract will be the person invited to present during the poster tour.
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
Scientific Abstracts
Scientific abstracts will be accepted in 38
different topics of basic and clinical science as well as clinical therapeutics
and comprehensive care. (See all 38 categories
below).
Living with Parkinson's
Abstracts
Living with Parkinson’s abstracts will be accepted in five different topics.
Living with Parkinson's abstracts should highlight and share details of
programs and projects being designed and implemented that help people with Parkinson’s
disease and caregivers to take charge of their situation and bring about change
on a local, regional, or national level. These can be projects done by
individuals, groups, or organizations. (See all five categories below). NOTE: Personal stories will not be accepted as abstracts. Personal
stories are recommended as submissions for the WPC 2013 Video
Competition.
Abstracts Presented at Other Meetings
Abstracts that have been presented at other meetings may be submitted if they
have not been published and if the meeting name and date are cited accordingly.
Please note: Abstracts that have been published previously cannot be accepted with the exception of abstracts submitted to the PSG Annual Meeting that will come out in the Movement Disorders Journal.
Eligibility
Scientific abstracts are open to everyone involved in research related to the
field of Parkinson's disease. Living with Parkinson's abstracts are open to
everyone involved in education and advocacy related to the field of
Parkinson's.
Original Submissions
All abstract submissions must be original research. Previously published papers
may not be submitted for consideration. By submitting your abstract, you affirm
that your abstract is your own, either individually, or of the group. Should the
software detect plagiarism, the abstract will be rejected.
Submission Fee
There is no fee for submitting an abstract.
Language
Abstracts must be submitted and presented in English.
Review Process
The WPC committee members will review all abstracts in April and May 2013.
Authors are required to:
Step 1: Choose a topics under ONE of the three scientific categories (basic science, clinical science, care delivery & quality of life)
OR in the living with Parkinson's category
The 38 topics for scientific poster abstracts are:
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Basic Science
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Clinical Sciences
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Care Delivery & Quality of Life
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1. Etiology, genetics, epidemiology, and toxicants
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1. Symptoms, signs, features, & non-motor manifestations
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1. Caregiving, relationships, respite care, families
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2. Cell death, neuroprotection and trophic factors
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2. Progression & Prognosis
| 2. Fitness, wellness, nutrition
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3. Protein misfolding and handling
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3. Behavioral Disorders
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3. Alternative & complementary therapies / Creativity
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4. Mitochondria, oxid. stress, inflammation, pathogen
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4. Cognition/ Mood/ Memory
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4. Lay/ Professional health literacy & Public thought
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5. Pathology
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5. Sleep Disorders/ Fatigue
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5. Disability and quality of life outcome measures
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6. Animal and cellular models of Parkinsonisms
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6. Diagnosis (differential, accuracy)
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6. Shared decision-making: PwP - caregiver - doctor
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7. Brain physiology and circuitry
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7. Co-morbidities
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7. Palliative Care / End of Life Care/ Long-term care
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8. Dopamine, receptors and other neurotransmitters
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8. Biomarkers and neuroimaging
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8. Health accessibility / Underserved populations
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9. Neuropharmacology
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9. Pharmacology therapy
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9. Sexuality & Intimacy
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10. Electrophysiology & functional imaging, optogenetics
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10. Surgical therapy, including cell and gene therapy | 10. Daily life activities including working & driving
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11. Prevention, neuroprotection neuroplasticity
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11. Rehabilitation sciences (PT, OT, SLP)
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11. Self-management, empowerment, coping strategies
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12. Complications of therapies
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12. Pharmacist, social worker & nonprofit team members
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| 13. Clinical trials: design, outcomes, recruiting, etc. |
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| 14. Rating Scales |
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| 15. E-health and technology |
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The five topics for the Living with Parkinson's poster abstracts are:
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Public Education or Awareness Programs
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For example, posters might showcase activities to raise the profile of
Parkinson's in your local community or to draw public attention to various
aspects of Parkinson's disease, such as stigma of having Parkinson’s, having
young onset Parkinson’s or Joint programs/initiatives between PD-related and
community organization to build capacity.
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Government Advocacy/Campaigns/ Public Policy
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For example, posters might highlight campaigns to increase public
funding for Parkinson's research or to reduce the cost of access to
medication.
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Living Well with PD
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Posters could relate to different aspects of living well – physical,
mental, spiritual and emotional. For example, posters might emphasize the
benefits of exercise or dance for people living with Parkinson's or the
importance of diet and nutrition.
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Advancing research: fundraising, trials, campaigns
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For example, campaigns to achieve more involvement in research for people
with Parkinson’s or activities linked to specific potential of medications
that engage and involve PwPs.
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Other
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If it doesn't fit above, please submit under ‘Other'
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The Review Committee
will be directed to reject abstracts for the following reasons:
-Plagiarism
-Marketing
-Subject unrelated to Parkinson's
-Does not meet basic requirements
WPC only accepts original work. By submitting your abstract, you affirm
that your abstract is your own, either individually or of the group. Should
plagiarism be detected by the software, the abstract will be rejected.
Publication
All abstracts accepted will be published in an online scientific journal supplement via 'Journal of Parkinson's Disease' published by IOS Press and will be included in the Abstract CD given out to delegates onsite. Please note: Abstracts that have been published previously cannot be accepted with the exception of abstracts submitted to the PSG Annual Meeting that will come out in the Movement Disorders Journal.
Abstract Presentation
All abstracts will be considered for poster presentation during designated
times of the WPC 2013. Designated poster sessions allow the review of a poster
illustration of your abstract.
Each abstract selected for "Hot Topics” will be presented both as a poster
during the normally scheduled poster sessions and as an oral presentation in one
of the plenary sessions. Abstracts chosen for Poster Tours will be presented
both in one of the daily poster sessions as well as one of the special evening
time slots on either Wednesday, October 2 or Thursday, October 3.
Internet Submission
The only means of submission is via the Internet, through the official site (link disabled). Abstracts must be received by
11:59PM EDT (US) on Monday, April 22, 2013.
Note: The person submitting the abstract must also be
the presenting author.
Abstract Length, Tables and Figures
Abstracts should be no longer than 300 words and use regular Times New Roman, Font size 12. You will be responsible for ensuring it does not surpass the 300 word limit. If it does, you will be asked to resubmit. Tables and figures,
in black and white, may be included within the abstract. Authors must follow the
official WPC 2013 abstract template, including font sizes, styles, formatting and page layout shown in the template.
(Click here for abstract template.)
Poster Dimensions
In Montreal, each poster board will be double-sided with two posters on each side. The board is 8 feet long and 4 feet high, so dimensions for each poster should be a maximum of 42‘’ wide x 45’’ high.
QR Codes (Quick Response Codes)
QR codes are two-dimensional matrix barcodes that can be encoded with information. The code must be scanned with an iPhone, Android or other camera-enabled Smartphone using a QR code reader application. You can link the code to digital content on the web. We will accept these codes on printed posters if you want to direct people to more information on your abstract's data.
Abstract Template
Title (enter title in
sentence case, with a capital letter on the first word and any proper nouns
only, using bold, Times New Roman text, 12 point)
Author Name1,
Author Name2 (enter all author names (First Name Last Name) on the
same line, in italics, Time New Roman text, 12 point, separated by comma)
1Affiliation (enter
author affiliation here, in regular, Times New Roman text, 12 point)
2Affiliation (enter
author affiliation here, in regular, Times New Roman text, 12 point)
NOTES: Abstract (enter abstract
in regular, Times New Roman text, 12 point, single lines).
Abstract length
should not be longer than 300 words.
When appropriate, please use the
Objective, Methods, Results subtitles. Omit these when not appropriate.
Keep paragraphs together. Do not
separate with blank lines.
If reference are included, show after results, with title References (in bold).
(Click here for abstract template.)
Notification and Abstract Questions
Presenting authors will be notified via e-mail of abstract acceptance by Monday, June 3,
2013. If you have not received notification by this date or if you have
questions regarding the submission process, please contact:
WPC 2013 Abstract Coordinator
Tel: +1 514-287-9898, Extension 300
Fax: +1 514-287-1248
E-mail: secretariat@worldpdcongress.org
Congress Registration
All presenting authors of accepted abstracts will be required to complete
congress registration by Friday, June 14, 2013 in order to have the abstract included in the online journal supplement and in the CD of abstracts. If the lead author is not registered by this deadline, your abstract will be
withdrawn from the congress program.
Submission
The submission page can be found by clicking HERE.
Important Dates
| Call for Abstracts opens | December 3, 2012 |
| Deadline for abstract submission | April 22, 2013 @ 11:59PM EDT (USA)
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| Abstracts reviewed | April - May 2013 |
| Deadline for travel grant applications | April 18, 2013 |
| Notice of acceptance sent | June 3, 2013 |
| Deadline for accepted presenters to register | June 14, 2013 |
| Abstract presentation schedule confirmed | July 31, 2013 |
| Congress opens | October 1, 2013 |
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