Call for Abstracts

The IFBLS 2022 Scientific Committee invites you to submit your abstract(s) at this wonderful gathering of knowledge and experience and contribute with your in-depth studies to the field of the Biomedical Laboratory Science.

Please take a look at the abstract topics, subtopics, key dates and important guidelines and click below to find detailed information on abstract submission.

Abstract can only be submitted online through the official congress website. Please create your account to register and submit your abstract.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission by	July 31, 2022
Notification of Acceptance	August 16, 2022
Presenting Author’s Registration by	August 31, 2022

The presenting author must register for the congress. Accepted abstracts whose presenting author does not register and pay in full by the above deadline, will not be published in the final abstract book.

Presentation Types

Poster Presentation

Interesting and inspiring studies related to Biomedical Laboratory Science will be displayed in the poster session. Also, abstracts of exceptional qualities can be requested to be presented orally.

Poster Size	90 cm by 120 cm (Width-by-height, Ratio of 3:4, Portrait)
Font	Widely used font (Arial or Calibri recommended.)
Poster Print	It is the responsibility of the presenting author to prepare the printed poster and post it on the allocated poster board on site.
Presentation	The presenting author will present the poster and take Q&A during the allocated time. * Presentation time and place: To be announced
Disclosure of COI	To avoid any commercial bias, all authors must disclose conflicts of interest in a statement at the bottom of the poster.
Detailed Instruction	Find sample poster and detailed instructions SAMPLE POSTER

Oral Presentation

You can apply for the oral presentation where you will have an opportunity to present your work directly to the audience at the congress.

Software	MS PowerPoint (2013 or later version in Windows) * If using a Mac program, you must bring your own laptop and cable.
Font & Font Size	• Font: Widely used font (Arial or Calibri recommended. Do not use copyrighted font.) • Font Size: 24 or larger
Slide Size	Widescreen (16:9, landscape) preferred.
Presentation Duration	15 minutes including Q&A * Presentation time and place: Refer to the [Scientific Program] menu on this website. * Strict time limit will be enforced for a smooth operation of sessions.
Submission Deadline	August 31, 2022 * File Name and the Dropbox Link to submit the presentation file : Refer to the e-mail sent to the authors.
Disclosure of COI	To avoid any commercial bias, all authors must disclose conflicts of interest in a statement in the second slide of the presentation file, which is following the title page.
Source of Figure	All figures/tables which are not generated by the authors must be appropriately cited.
Use of Media	• Edit lengthy files to delete irrelevant content and keep only the point you want to make. • Embed the media in the PowerPoint. • Bring a backup copy of the audio or video file. • Go to the Preview Room the day before your presentation and TEST your media.

Abstract Topics & Subtopics

Each abstract topic has corresponding subtopics, and you can find all subtopics by clicking the button below!

• Biochemistry
• Hematology
• Transfusion Science
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Diagnostic Science
• Cytology
• Histology
• Physiological Science
• Nuclear Medical Science
• Public Health
• Laboratory Informatics
• Others
• Student Forum
Abstract Topics & Subtopics

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Submission	Abstract can only be submitted online through the  official website. Abstract submission by email or fax will not be accepted. Submission of an abstract implies that it has been approved by all listed authors.
Language	English
Title	The title must not exceed 30 words. Refrain from using abbreviations in the title.
Author	Names and surnames for all co-authors must be provided. Do not include degrees or titles.
Institution	Listed by department, institution, city and country.
Contents	Contents may be organized as the author sees fit, though they should include the purpose of the study, the methods used, a summary of the results and the conclusion reached. The contents must not exceed 350 words. Tables, figures, graphs and references are not allowed in the abstract. Animated images and animations are not permitted and will be non-functioning. All abbreviations must be defined in first use. Only standard abbreviations may be used without definition. Data must be given in units (An international metric system is preferred) widely used in literature. Abstract will be reproduced as submitted. The authors are responsible for all spelling, grammatical or scientific errors. Modifications may be made at any time until the abstract submission deadline.
Keywords	A minimum of three keywords must be entered in alphabetical order, and up to five keywords.
Acknowledgement	Funding source can be entered where applicable.
Originality	Abstracts must be original and must not be or have been published or presented at any other meeting prior to the congress.
Conflicts of Interest	To avoid any commercial bias, all authors must disclose conflicts of interest included in the presentation upon acceptance.
Copyright	By submitting the abstract, the author(s) grants IFBLS 2022 the exclusive right to first publish the abstract, and thereafter a non-exclusive right to publish, display and store the abstract in all forms, formats and media. No fee shall be paid to the author by IFBLS 2022 for the license granted herein. The author will retain copyright of his or her abstract as well.

• Withdrawal of abstracts will only be accepted if notified in writing to scientific@ifbls2022.org and confirmed by the secretariat. It is only possible to withdraw an abstract within 14 days after the notification of acceptance.
• The scientific committee reserves the right to withdraw any abstracts that do not meet the scientific standards of the federation at any point before or after acceptance and subsequent publication in the congress abstract book.

Notification of Acceptance

The scientific committee will review the abstracts, and the notification of acceptance will be sent to the select authors from  August 16, 2022 along with presentation instructions. If your abstract is accepted, please be sure that the presenting author registers for IFBLS 2022 by no later than August 31, 2022. If the presenting author does not register in time, the abstract will not be included in the final abstract book.

Copyright Protection

All materials presented and/or published at the 35^th World Congress of IFBLS are valuable research assets. The organizing committee of the 35^th World Congress of IFBLS strictly prohibits duplication, reproduction, storage and/or transmission for any commercial purpose. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, transmission, and commercial use of any presented and/or published materials of the 35^th World Congress of IFBLS is a serious offense of copyright infringement, and upon violation of such conducts, the organizing committee may take civil and criminal legal actions against them.