Call for Papers Now Open
The Scientific Program Committee invites you to submit abstracts of original research for presentation at the Congress. All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee.
General Information
- Original abstract must be submitted by 6 March 2009.
- Obtain consent from co-authors prior to submission.
- Only abstracts submitted in English will be reviewed.
- Restrict the word count to a maximum of 250.
- Abstracts cannot contain scientific symbols, diagrams, photographs and/or tables.
The abstract must contain:
- An introductory sentence indicating the purpose of the study - titled Introduction
- A brief description of methods - titled Methods
- A summary of new data arising from this study - titled Results
- A conclusion and context statement - titled Conclusion
- References critical to the abstract. Use limited reference detail (e.g. Smith, JA 1999)
- Disclosure of conflict of interest
The abstract will appear in print as submitted.
Please note the Terms and Conditions on the abstract submission form and tick the relevant box. Your abstract will not be accepted without it.
You will automatically receive confirmation of your submission via email after you tick that you agree with the Terms and Conditions and click "continue". This will give you an "access key" at the bottom of the return email, should you wish to check or edit your abstract. Editing will not be possible after the closure date of 6 March 2009.
If you wish to submit more than one abstract, use the access key as detailed above to do so. You can also use this access key to revisit the site to update your abstract(s). There is a limit of 3 abstracts per speaker (in addition to keynote and plenary presentations)
Abstracts will be assessed by the Scientific Program Committee using standard criteria.
Abstracts will be peer-reviewed.
Successful Authors will be notified in late April 2009.
All presenters of accepted abstracts will be expected to pay the congress registration fee. Abstracts will not be accepted for inclusion into the program or abstract booklet until the registration fee is paid.
The deadline for early bird registration is 18 May 2009.
Topics
The congress will address the following themes:
Pre Satellite Meeting - Cairns
- Tropical Diseases, Disorders and their effect on the Lymphatic system structure/function
- Lympho-vascular dynamics in hot and humid environments
- Treating and managing Lymphoedema in hot and Humid Environments
- Epidemiology and psychosocial issues
Main Congress
- Anatomy
1.Gross
2.Micro - Best Practice
- Blood tissue Lymph Interface
- Bio-impedance spectroscopy
- Consensus
- Complementary and Alternate Treatment/Management strategies
1.Oriental
2.Other - Compression treatment - Bandaging
Compression treatment - Pneumatic compression and garments
Compression treatment - Other products, strategies, and combination devices - Education
1.Patients
2.Health Insurance systems
3.Health Professionals
4.Training programs
- Garments
1. Measurement
2.Gaining optimal outcomes
3.Which and when - Genetics
- Health Insurance
- Historical Aspects of Lymphology
- Innovations in assessment, treatment and management
- Lymphoedema
1.Breast
2.Arms
3.Legs
4.Other organs/structures
5.Bandaging
6.Case Study
7.Classification
8.Early dDetection
9.Epidemiology
10.Exercise
11.Garments
12.Immunology
13.Imaging - Lymphoscintigraphy
14.Imaging - Other
15.Kinesiotaping
16.Management by patient/carer
17.Measurement
18.Models
19.Obesity
20.Quantification of oedema/lymphoedema
21.Prevention
22.Physiotherapy
23.Risk factors
24.Staging
25.Treatment by health professional (other)
26.Other (not described above) - Lipoedema
- Lymphangiogenesis
1.Current situation
2.Future potential - Lymphatic Imaging - Lymphscintigraphy
Lymphatic Imaging - Lymphography
Lymphatic Imaging - Cadaver and experimental
Lymphatic Imaging - MRI, CT, US, and Fusion
Lymphatic Imaging - Optical and newer techniques - Lymphology - history
- Lymphology - today
- Lymphology - future
- Manual Lymphatic drainage
- Microcirculation
- Molecular Mechanisms in Lymphatic Function/ and Disease
- Novel Ideas
- Pathophysiology
1.Changes with lymphoedema progression
2.Lymphangiomas
3.Haemangiomas/other vascular anomalies
4.Angiodysplasias - Phebology -lympho-vascular inter-relationships
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacology as a means of lymphatic modulation
- Physiology
1.Lymph formation
2.Lymph flow - Psychological Issues
- Radiological intervention
1.Treatment for Cancers - impact on lymphatic system
2.Strategies for minimizing lymphoedema risk - Social and Societal Issues
1.Patient
2.Family - Surgical intervention
1.Treatment for Cancers - minimizing lymphoedema risk
2.Treatment for lymphoedema
a. Microsurgery
b. Liposuction
c.Other surgery
3.Treatment for lympho-venous issues - Tissue Engineering of lymphatic structures and vessels
- Tonometry
- Ultrasound
- Volume/size measurements
1.Water based
2.Optoelectronic
3.Tapes and boards
4.Other
Post Satellite Meeting -Ayers Rock
- Lympho-vascular dynamics in hot and dry environments
- Impact of vascular changes on lymphatic dynamics
- Lymphatic and vascular imaging
- Treating and managing Lymphoedema in hot and dry Environments
- Rural and remote area effect on lymphoedema risk
- Rural and remote area effect on ability to treat lymphoedema
Abstract Preference
Abstracts may be submitted as "Poster Presentation Only" or "Oral Presentation" or "No Preference" (either poster or oral presentation).
Abstract Publication
All abstracts accepted for presentation will be published in the Congress Abstract Book once the registration fee has been paid.
Audio Visual and Other Presentation Requirements
Oral presentations will be allocated 10 minutes each. PowerPoint data projection with single screens will be the only method available in all session rooms. There will be opportunities to question presenters at the end of each session.
Poster authors will be asked to stand by their poster during the scheduled poster presentation times. Authors will be notified of these.
Full and additional details will be included in the acceptance letter, which will be emailed and mailed to the first author in April 2009.
Disclosure / Conflict of Interest
Authors will be required to disclose any conflict of interest including affiliations with sponsoring companies within the body of their abstract. Disclosures will be included in the Congress Abstract Book. The presenting author is responsible for this information.
Confirmation of receipt of Abstract
You will be sent an acknowledgement via email to confirm that your abstract has been received. If you do not receive the acknowledgement within three (3) working days of your submission, please contact the Congress Secretariat on program@lymphology2009.com or telephone +61 2 9254 5000.
Poster Sessions
Each poster selected for presentation at 22ISL will be displayed throughout the Congress. Presenters will be available at scheduled Poster Session times to answer any questions and to discuss their results. Poster sessions will provide delegates with an opportunity to mingle with new and old colleagues, stimulate their scientific appetite and have a professional interface with industry sponsors.
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