GSC Scholars Forum 2013 Abstract Guidelines
PRESENTERS MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, NO
EXCEPTIONS
ABSTRACTS DUE FEB 1, 2013 11:59 PM CST
Abstract Format
Title
Name of authors (Last Name First Name) (Asterisk (*) after the name of the presenting author)
Department, College (College of Engineering, etc. not Auburn University)
Email ID of presenter only
Introduction/Objective of investigation:
Methods used:
Results:
Conclusion:
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PLEASE SELECT THE ABSTRACT CONTENT AND MAKE SURE THE CHARACTER
COUNT (WITH SPACES) IS BELOW 2000
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DO NOT INCLUDE THE HEADINGS IN ABSTRACT (i.e. Introduction, Methods, etc.)
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NO IMAGES CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE ABSTRACT
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THE GSC SCHOLARS FORUM IS OPEN TO ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS. YOU SHOULD
WRITE YOUR ABSTRACT FOR A VERY GENERAL AUDIENCE.
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ACRONYMS SHOULD BE DEFINED.
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ABSTRACT SHOULD BE SAVED AS A PDF.
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FILE NAME FORMAT MUST BE: LAST NAME FIRST NAME_GSC Scholars Forum 2013
(SMITH JOHN_GSC Scholars Forum 2013)
Sample Abstract
Epstein-Barr virus particles in squamous cell carcinoma of the bronchus.
Peter J Baloyi*, James M Nkosi, Sarah Mathibi.
Department of Pathology, College of Medical Sciences
baytiri@124.wt.aa
The Epstein-Barr virus, frequently referred to as EBV, is a member of the herpesvirus family and
one of the most common human viruses. This study was undertaken to determine the presence of
Epstein-Barr (EBV) DNA in squamous cell carcinoma of the bronchus. Formalin fixed, paraffin
embedded blocks of bronchial squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed between 2000 and 2006 were
retrieved from the files of the Department of Pathology at the University of Azania. Sixty cases
were selected that showed normal appearing overlying epithelium, the submucosa of which were
infiltrated by a squamous cell carcinoma. All patients gave a history of tobacco use for longer than
10 years. A control group consisted of 40 wax blocks of biopsies taken of non-neoplastic epithelial
lesions of the bronchus in long term tobacco users. The PCR sensitivity was adjusted to detect one
EBV genome per reaction. All results were confirmed with Southern blotting using the EBV BAM
HI W-fragment as a probe. EBV DNA was demonstrated in 14/60 (23%) in the carcinoma group
and 2/40 (5%) in the control group. This difference was statistically highly significant (p<0.01)
Stratification of the experimental group according to age, showed a significantly higher rate of
positivity (40%) in patients younger than 40 years (p<0.05) The results demonstrated that EBV
DNA was present in significantly more cases in the squamous cell carcinoma group than in nonneoplastic epithelium. EBV may be an etiological factor in bronchus carcinomas in the population
studied, particularly in the age group below 40 years.
Abstract preparation instructions:
In order to achieve a uniform style for all abstracts published in the program for the GSC Scholars Forum,
authors are requested to conform to the following:
Font size: 10
Font Style: Times New Roman
Margins: Normal (all margins 1 inch)
Alignment: Justified
Spacing: Single
Title Block
Title: Limit your title to as few words as possible and type in bold. Must be a concise description of your work.
Authors: Starting after the title, list the first name followed by the surname. Place an asterisk (*) after the
name of the presenting author. Asterisk only one name per abstract.
Institution/Department: The name of the department(s) and college(s) should follow the last author’s name.
Contact Address: Include the e-mail address of the presenter at the end of title block.
Content of the Abstract
Abstract must be written for a general audience. All text of the abstract must be 2000 characters or less. The
character count includes spaces. Title and author details are not included in character count. Incomplete
abstracts will be rejected. The content of the abstract must contain the following subsections:
Introduction/Objective of investigation: A general statement introducing the audience to your topic
and a brief statement on the objectives of the investigation. Keep in mind, the abstract must be written
for a general audience. This should be followed by:
Methods used: A brief description of the experimental method used.
Results: Essential results including core data and, where appropriate, statistics should be clearly stated
in the abstract content.
Conclusion: The conclusion(s) of the study should be underlined.
Requirements:
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The abstract must conform to the outline given above for publication in the program as well as
participation in the GSC Scholars Forum.
The submission of an abstract to this event may classify as a public disclosure in some cases. So please
check with your advisor and/or patent lawyer before submission.
The GSC Events Committee will use its discretion for final decisions regarding all aspects of the
Forum.
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Poster Presentation Guidelines:
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Size: 30 X 40 inches
DO NOT mount posters on a poster board. We will provide the poster boards for you.
Lamination is optional
For more details regarding creating a good poster, please refer to these links:
Better Posters - A resource for improving poster presentations
An Effective Poster - Creating Effective Poster Presentations
Oral Presentation Guidelines:
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Time Limit: 15 minutes per presenter (including questions)
Podium presentations will be delivered utilizing PowerPoint or Prezi. A laptop will be
provided
MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AS THE EVENT APPROACHES!!
*The sample abstract and guidelines are adopted from www.mrc.ac.za/conference/ahsc/example.doc