The EAO-CRC Program Planning Committee invites attendees to submit abstracts for a poster presentation at the sixth annual meeting on April 22 – 23, 2020. Abstracts may describe research or programs, and may have been presented elsewhere.
KEY DATES
Deadline for submission is March 15, 2020. Abstracts should be submitted as an MS Word document to the following email address: abstracts@coloncancerfoundation.org.
March 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET
Abstract Submission Deadline
March 22, 2020 at 11:59 ET
Early Bird Registration Deadline
March 30, 2020 at 11:59 ET
Hotel Reservation Deadline
March 30, 2020 at 11:59 ET
Abstract Approval Letters Disseminated
April 19, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET
Abstracts Released on EAO-CRC Meeting Library
April 23, 2020 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
6th Annual EAO-CRC Summit
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Abstracts should be submitted as an MS Word document to the following email address: abstracts@coloncancerfoundation.org. Abstracts should include a title, and name(s) of all author(s) and their institution or organization affiliation. The name of the presenting author should be underlined. The body of the abstract should not exceed 350 words. See below for guidelines specific to the body of research and program abstracts.
RESEARCH ABSTRACTS Abstracts describing scientific research on early age onset colorectal cancer should organize the content using the following subheadings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. One data table is permitted per abstract. Illustrations and figures are not permitted. Define all abbreviations. Include the abstract title, full names and institutional affiliations of all authors, and email address of the corresponding author at the top of the abstract. Underline the name of the presenting author. Abstracts must not contain copyrighted material unless permission has been obtained by the author. Indicate at the bottom of the page if the abstract has been presented elsewhere and at what meeting. Submitted abstracts not meeting the above specifications will be returned. Any and all relevant conflicts of interest need to be noted at the bottom of the abstract.
Any questions regarding abstract submission should be directed to abstracts@coloncancerfoundation.org
PROGRAM ABSTRACTS Abstracts describing programs focused on any aspect of early age onset colorectal cancer should organize the content using the following subheadings: Program Objectives, Audience, Program Description, Future Directions. One table is permitted per abstract. Illustrations and figures are not permitted. Define all abbreviations. Include the abstract title, full names and institutional affiliations of all authors, and email address of the corresponding author at the top of the abstract. Underline the name of the presenting author. Abstracts must not contain copyrighted material unless permission has been obtained by the author. Indicate at the bottom of the page if the abstract has been presented elsewhere and at what meeting. Submitted abstracts not meeting the above specifications will be returned. Any and all relevant conflicts of interest need to be noted at the bottom of the abstract.
Any questions regarding abstract submission should be directed to abstracts@coloncancerfoundation.org
POSTER PRESENTATION SESSIONS
Poster presentations will provide an opportunity for interchange of ideas between the presenter and EAO CRC Summit attendees in his/her study. The poster should be outlined so the research can be understood without an oral explanation as a poster may also be viewed when the author is not present.
Poster location to be determined. Posters will be easily accessible and available for viewing for the duration of the EAO CRC Summit including a reception to be held on the evening of April 23.
Set-Up: Will take place on Wednesday, April 22 time TBD. Each poster will be assigned a sequential number. Locate your assigned poster board and mount your poster within the time noted on the instructions received once accepted. Pushpins will be provided in the area by the Moderators.
Format of poster is LANDSCAPE (horizontal).
Regular Poster Size Limitations: TBD
Photos, Charts, and Graphs: Charts, drawings, and illustrations should be similar to those you would use in making PowerPoint slides. If photographs are used, please have them processed with a matte or dull finish.
Contact Information: Please clearly print 1 email address on your poster for attendees to refer to should they have any questions or comments at a time when you are not standing with your poster. If you do not wish to print your own email address, please list another email address for an appropriate contact person for your abstract.
Poster Material: The poster can either be made on 1 sheet (rollup) or in several small sections. Do NOT mount illustrations on heavy cardboard because they may be difficult to keep in position on the poster board.
Take-Down: Will take place on Thursday, April 23, 7:30 PM. Please disassemble your posted materials at the end of the EAO CRC Summit. Any materials left on the poster board at the end of the session will be removed and disposed of.
AWARDS AND JUDGING
As part of the abstract review process the poster review committee will identify the top ranking abstracts. EAO CRC Summit attendees will also have the opportunity to review posters and vote for the People’s Choice Award. The top three abstracts and the People’s Choice Awardee will recognized during the EAO CRC Summit poster session and during the closing remarks/award ceremony.
THE DR. THOMAS K. WEBER, MD, FACS NEXT GENERATION RESEARCH SCHOLAR AWARD
The Colon Cancer Foundation and the EAO-CRC Planning Committee are pleased to announce the The Dr. Thomas K. Weber, MD, FACS Next Generation Research Scholar Award aimed to promote and recognize excellence in research focused on early onset colorectal cancer. This award will provide $2,500 to cover meeting registration, travel and accommodation expenses to the 6th Annual EAO-CRC Summit on April 22-23, 2020 in New York City.
Dr. Thomas Weber was a staunch supporter of young or early career investigators – always the first to encourage them to be big and bold with their ideas. He believed it is imperative that we bring them into the heart of our discussions at the earliest possible stage to ensure progress continues on these most pressing and urgent issues.
As he himself wrote, ” How can we best provide effective enduring mentorship of the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will take on the clinical and scientific challenges.” We are quite certain he meant to include those who will continue to advocate for the patients and caregivers – who will give them a voice.
The Dr. Thomas K. Weber, MD, FACS Next Generation Research Scholar Award Criteria:
The goal of this Award is to recognize excellence in clinical research focused on early age onset colorectal cancer. In providing this award, the CCF seeks to both support and promote EAO-CRC research. The CCF has a special interest in the biology of early age of onset. However, research into other areas of early age onset colorectal cancer (e.g., novel treatments, innovative minimally invasive screening technologies) will also be considered.
WHO SHOULD SUBMIT?
The following are eligible to apply:
Trainees (i.e., postdoctoral fellows, residents, and clinical fellows);
Junior faculty (within one year of first independent faculty appointment); or
Junior genetic counselors (within one year of completion of training).
Accreditation: This live activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Northwell Health and Colon Cancer Foundation Northwell Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide Continuing Medical Education for physicians. 
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