The World Parkinson Congress 2010 Ltd (WPC) welcomes the submission of original abstracts for presentation during the 2 nd World Parkinson Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK from September 28 — October 1, 2010.
The WPC expects that all abstracts selected for presentation will be presented by the original author(s) and that no submitted abstracts will be withdrawn.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 meeting to present your research.
New this year:
Scientific Abstracts
Scientific abstracts will be accepted in 36 different categories of basic and clinical science as well as care delivery and therapy (see categories).
Living with Parkinson's Abstracts
The WPC will also be accepting abstracts on the topic of living with Parkinson's disease. Living with Parkinson's abstracts should highlight and share details of programs and projects being designed and implemented that help people with PD 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.
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.
Eligibility
Scientific abstracts are open to everyone with 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.
Including, but not limited to: physicians, scientists, students/fellows, allied health professionals, nurses, PD advocates, caregivers, and people living with Parkinson's.
Original Submissions
All abstract submissions must be original research. Previously published papers may not be submitted for consideration.
Submission fee
There is no fee for submitting an abstract.
Language
Abstracts must be submitted and presented in English.
Internet Submission
The only means of submission is via the Internet. Abstracts must be received by 11:59PM BST (British Summer Time) on Monday, April 12, 2010.
Review Process
The WPC committee members will review all abstracts in April and May 2010. Authors are required to:
1. Indicate whether it is a scientific abstract or a living with Parkinson's abstract
2. Select one category under which the abstract should be reviewed either in the Scientific OR Living with Parkinson's categories.
The 36 categories for scientific posters are:
Basic Science |
Clinical Sciences |
Care Delivery & Quality of Life |
1. Etiology, genetics, epidemiology, and toxicants |
1. Symptoms, signs, clinical features, and progression |
1. Family care:, caregiving, relationships |
2. Cell death mechanisms, neuroprotection and trophic factors |
2. Non-motor features |
2. Fitness, wellness, nutrition, |
3. Protein misfolding and handling |
3. Biomarkers and neuroimaging |
3. Alternative and complementary therapies / Creativity, Music and Dance |
4. Mitochondria, oxidative stress, inflammation and other pathogeneses |
4. Medical therapy |
4. Education: Lay and Professional / Health literacy |
5. Pathology |
5. Surgical therapy |
5. Disability and quality of life outcome measures |
6. Animal and cellular models |
6. Complications of therapy |
6. Patient / caregiver / doctor communication |
7. Brain physiology and circuitry |
7. Clinical trials |
7. Palliative Care |
8. Dopamine, receptors and other neurotransmitters |
8. Non-pharmacologic therapies |
8. Health services accessibility / underserved populations |
9. Phenomenology |
9. Rating Scales |
9. Sexuality & Intimacy |
10. Neuropharmacology |
10. Behavioral Disorders |
10. Working, driving |
11.Electrophysiology |
11. Cognition |
11. Speech therapy |
12. Dysautonomia |
12. Sleep Disorders/ Fatigue |
12. Physical and Occupational therapy |
The five categories for the Living with Parkinson's posters are:
Educational & Awareness Raising 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 Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. |
Government Advocacy/Campaigns/ Public Policy |
For example, posters in this category 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 Healthier with PD |
For example, posters might emphasize the benefits of exercise for people living with Parkinson's or the importance of diet.
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Influencing research through fundraising, clinical trials, grassroots campaigns
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For example, campaigns to achieve more involvement in research for the patient community or activities linked to specific potential medicaments.
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Other |
If it doesn't fit above, please submit under ‘Other' |
The Review Committee will be directed to reject abstracts for the following causes:
-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.
Notification
Presenting authors will be notified via e-mail of abstract acceptance between Wednesday, May 5 - Friday, May 7, 2010. If you have not received notification by May 7, 2010 please contact:
Jane Houston, WPC Abstract Coordinator
Tel: +44 141 331 0123
Fax: +44 141 331 0234
E-mail: abstracts@worldpdcongress.org
Publication
All abstracts accepted for presentation will be published in Movement Disorders, the official journal of The Movement Disorder Society.
Abstract Presentation
All abstracts will be considered for poster presentation during designated times of the WPC 2010. Poster Sessions allow the review of a poster illustration of your abstract.
Guidelines for Creating Poster
-All posters must be self explanatory and need no supplementary signage
-All posters must be PORTRAIT – Landscapes prints will not fit on the poster boards provided
-Posters should be no bigger than size 90cm horizontally (900mm) by 150cm vertically (1500mm)
-All posters must be complete
-Materials should be mounted on thin poster paper that can be rolled and put in a tube
-All text and diagrams should be printed (minimum font size 14) and should be self explanatory
-Text should, wherever possible, should be in bullet point format rather than as text, as this makes it easier to -read
-If diagrams or pictures from other sources have been used, evidence of copyright should be available for inspection if requested
“Hot Topics” Presentations:
Twelve (12) scientific abstracts will be selected for “Hot Topics” 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.
Submission
Submit Scientific Abstract
Submit Living with Parkinson's Abstract
NOTE: A user name and password will be provided to you AFTER you submit your abstract. This will allow you to re-enter the site at anytime to update or change your submission leading up to the April 12, 2010 deadline. If, after you submit, you do not receive an email with this information, please contact our abstract coordinator immediately at abstracts@worldpdcongress.org
NOTE: It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer for submission. For Mac users, Firefox is required. Safari will not work.
Abstract Questions
If you have questions regarding the abstract submission process, please contact:
Jane Houston, WPC Abstract Coordinator
Telephone: +44 141 331 0123
Fax: +44 141 331 0234
E-mail: abstracts@worldpdcongress.org |
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