Pathology Update 2016 ABSTRACT INFORMATION FOR SPEAKERS YOUR ABSTRACT DEADLINE IS: FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2015 ♦ The title should be brief and explicit. ♦ Excluding title, authors and institution, the abstract must not exceed 200 words. Any references (maximum of two) must be included in this allowance. ♦ Indicate using superscript numerals, affiliations of authors e.g. ♦ Dr Harold Cook1, Professor Paul Stephens1, Ms Kate J. Davies1, Dr Kim Associate Professor Garry Harding2, Dr Don W. Thomas1 1. Department of Oral Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia 2. Wound Healing Research Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK If providing a structured abstract please put the headings in bold followed by a colon, e.g. Background: This study was conducted because…. Methods: The method used for this study........ ♦ Abbreviations should be used only for common terms. For uncommon terms, the abbreviation should be given in brackets after the first full use of the word. ♦ Tables, diagrams, graphs, etc. CANNOT be accepted in the abstract submission. This is due to the limitations of the computer software program. ♦ An abstract of each paper to be read must be submitted to the College not later than Friday 27 November 2015 to facilitate compilation in the College Journalā Pathology.