2018 TCRN Symposium

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Abstract Submissions are now OPEN for the inaugural TCRN Symposium

Themes for Submission

The inaugural TCRN Symposium is an opportunity for members to showcase and highlight their research across our network and will be held on October 30. 

Abstract authors will be requested to submit their abstract with up to two of the following cancer research themes:

  1. Basic biomedical
  2. Clinical
  3. Public health
  4. Psychosocial
  5. Implementation science
  6. Other

Presentation Types

There are two presentation formats at the TCRN symposium to choose from:

  • ‘Rapid fire’ Oral Presentation – 5 minutes have provisionally been allocated plus time for questions. The best oral presentation will receive a cash prize determined by a review committee.
  • Poster Presentation –  All poster presentations will be presented during lunch time. The best poster presentation will receive a cash prize determined by a review committee.

Abstract Submission Instructions

Please read through the submission instructions listed below before preparing your abstract”

  1. Write your abstract following the guidelines below and advise whether you are submitting a poster or oral presentation.
  2. Ensure your abstract complies with the policies and requirements below
  3. Submit your abstract to tcrn@unsw.edu.au by 9am, August 6th 2018

Abstract Guidelines

The abstract should include the following headings: Title, Background, Aim, Methods, Results and Conclusions. Do not include tables/graphs.

  • Abstracts must not exceed 300 words. This does not include the title or references. All authors should be listed.

General Policies and Requirements

  • All abstracts must be original work.
  • There is no limit to the number of abstracts that may be submitted by an individual.
  • The presenting author must register for the conference.

Notification of Acceptance

Notifications of acceptance will be sent via e-mail to the submitting author by Friday 31 August 2018.