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2009 NLA Annual Scientific Sessions
POSTER SESSION
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 16, 2009
Note: The National Lipid Association is accepting a limited number of posters so get your submissions in early!
Accepted abstracts will be published in the May/June 2009 issue of the NLA official journal, Journal of Clinical Lipidology.
Poster Categories
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Young Investigator: Novel Research Findings
Requirements: In-training students, residents and fellows, or members in practice for < 5 years
Lead presenters who are Young Investigators (with accepted Abstracts) will receive a $300 travel voucher and free registration to the 2009 NLA Scientific Sessions. Submissions will also be eligible for the NLA Young Investigator Award.
Young Investigator Award Posters submitted by young investigators will be eligible to win the NLA 2009 Young Investigator Award. Posters will be judged on scientific merit, presentation style and overall impression and the top ranked presenter will be awarded $500 and a plaque at a special ceremony on Saturday, May 2, 2008.
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Members in Academic Programs/Research Centers: Novel Research Findings
Requirements: This category is open to members involved in research within an academic or research setting.
Lead presenters with accepted abstracts will receive one complimentary registration. Expenses relating to airfare, lodging, social event/guest fees are the responsibility of the presenter.
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Members in Practice: Lipid Clinic Management Best Practices
Requirements: This category is open to all members in private practice or a lipid clinic setting.
Focus is on case reports/interesting cases and lipid clinic management experiences and best practices.
Lead presenters with accepted abstracts will receive one complimentary registration. Expenses relating to airfare, lodging, social event/guest fees are the responsibility of the presenter.
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Members in Industry: Novel Research Findings
Requirements: This category is open to members employed by the pharmaceutical industry.
If you do not fit into one of these categories but would still like to submit an interesting poster, we will accept them after review on a space-available basis.
Submission Topics
To ensure that your abstract receives proper consideration, be sure that the abstract relates to an appropriate topic in the field of clinical lipidology and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Abstract submission topics include:
- Pharmacological Control of Lipids and Lipoproteins
- Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease
- Pathophysiology of Lipids and Lipoproteins
- New Therapies, Drugs in Development
- HDL Modification, HDL Raising Drugs
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Diabetic Dyslipidemia
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Obesity
- Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Clinical Applications of Lipid and Lipoprotein Testing
- Markers of Cardiovascular Risk
- Lipid Management in Special Populations
- Diet/Nutrition and Exercise Therapies
- Lipid Clinic Management Best Practices
Submission Process
Abstracts for poster entries submitted for competition can only be accepted electronically and must be fewer than 400 words (including any tables or graphics) and adhere to the following guidelines:
- Identify an abstract submission topic
- Divide the abstract into sections: Title, Synopsis, Objectives/Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion that states the importance and potential implications of the observations.
- Use generic drug names only
- Disclose all financial relationships for lead and secondary authors
- Proofread your abstract
Abstract Acceptance and Presentation
Abstract grading is blinded and abstracts are pre-screened and selected by NLA judges on the basis of merit. You will be notified by March 20, 2009 if your poster is accepted. All lead poster presenters are expected to attend the NLA Annual Scientific Sessions in Miami Beach, April 30 - May 3, 2009, to field questions from NLA judges and attendees. Poster guidelines will be provided to lead presenters in late March.
Questions: Contact Nicole Woodsmall at 904.998.0854
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