District 8 AALAS 2014 Meeting

Call for Poster Abstracts!

Check out www.district8.org for more details!

Submission Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2014

General Information: Posters• Deadline for Poster Abstract Submissions:

Friday, January 30, 2014 by 11:00pm

• Notification of Acceptance: Friday, February 21, 2014 by 11:00pm

• Poster Reception: Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 3:30pm-4:00pm

• Poster Set-up: Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 8:00am-12:30pm

• Poster Awards: Presented during the Awards Breakfast

on Friday, April 18, 2014 from 8:30am-9:30am

How to Submit An Abstract• Poster Abstract Criteria:

– Single paragraph (max. 300 words)– Title (max. 20 words)– English text mandatory– Categories: Ranging from basic science to husbandry– Format: recommend compliance with AALAS Guidelines (ref. http://nationalmeeting. aalas.org/callforabs.asp#posters)

• All poster abstracts must be submitted online to: Kristi Kelly krskelly@ucdavis.edu by posted deadline to be considered for presentation.

• Required submitting author information: email address, institutional affiliation, intended presenter, local branch affiliation

• Previously-presented abstracts/posters welcomed!

Poster Session Accommodations

• Recommended materials: poster, business cards of presenter, 50-150 color copies of poster (8.5”x11”)

• Prizes: $300 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd place, $100 for 3rd place, $100 Gift Basket for People’s Choice Award

• Hanging Materials: only thumb tacks will be provided

• Recommended poster size: 48” wide x 38” high

• Easel Size: 48”x 48”

Criteria for Evaluating Submissions

• Relevance to laboratory animal science profession

• Appropriateness to District 8 session format

• Clarity of writing

District 8

AALAS 2014