Deadlines:

1. January 31, 2012 : Abstracts Due
2. February 15, 2012 : Notification to PowerPoint presenters based on abstract selection
3. February 15, 2012 : Last day to register
4. February 15, 2012 : CORES ONLY: Poster Deadline
5. March 1, 2012 : PowerPoint presentations submitted to Tammy Vaccaro.
   

Guidelines:

For your convenience, please find poster and presentation templates to the right of the page.

Abstracts

Scientific presentations and awards will be selected based on abstract review.  Those who submit abstracts will be notified if they will be presenting their abstract as a poster during the poster sessions or as a PowerPoint presentation during the program. Please note that poster presenters will be responsible for producing their own poster.

Formatting:

1. Abstracts should be one half page in length and summarize specific aims, research methodology, and result status.
2. Abstracts should include presenter’s name, university affiliation, LCRC scientific program assignment, and the names of any collaborators.
3. Submit abstract entries in Microsoft Word, margins .75", Times New Roman, Font Size 11.
4. Abstract files should be named in the following manner: presentersname_abbreviatedtitle_LCRCscientific program_school_retreatyear (e.g. marysmith_canceroftheeye_clinical_LSU_2012)

Submission:

1. Submit abstracts to tbordes@tulane.edu with Abstract Entry 2012 in the subject line, ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.

Posters

Formatting:

1. Posters should be 3' x 5' portrait layout, on photographic poster paper, and in a semi-gloss or matte finish. (Alternate sizes and layouts are NOT COMPATIBLE with the display boards.)
2. Please use the poster template provided.  Poster template

Submission:

1. Poster setup is scheduled at the retreat venue between 9am and 2pm Friday, March 9, 2012.
2. Ideally, posters will remain displayed until the end of the retreat March 10th, with personnel available during all poster presentations. 
3. Posters will be grouped by scientific program.
4. Presenters will find an index card with their name on it and four push pins to mount their posters.
5. CORE LEADERS ONLY:  Please submit posters in Power Point format by close of business February 15, 2012 in order to have your poster published in the 2012 Resource Guide Book. Submit core posters to tbordes@tulane.edu with Core Retreat Poster 2012 in the subject line.

Presentations

Formatting:

1. Please use the slide template provided. Presentation template
2. A maximum of 10 slides is recommended for a 15 minute presentation.

Submission:

1. PowerPoints for the oral presentations need to be submitted and recieved by Tammy Vaccaro, in the provided template no later than March 1, 2012. Presentations received after this date or brought to the retreat by presenters cannot be assured compatability or guarenteed a seamless presentations.
2. Submit Powerpoint Presentations to tbordes@tulane.edu with Retreat Presentation 2012 in the subject line.