Abstract submissions close: 13 September 2024
Early bird registration closes: 25 October 2024
Abstracts must be submitted by the presenting author. Authors will be notified of the outcome from early September.
Please download the template provided and complete it prior to starting the submission survey. Abstracts not submitted using this template will be returned for correction.
When you’re ready to submit, complete the REDCap submission survey.
You will be required to provide the following details:
Submit your abstract as a word document in the file upload field provided in the submission survey.
Please complete each step within the submission survey and then select the ‘Submit’ button to successfully submit your abstract. You can also choose to ‘Save and return’ at any time. You will receive an email with your return code and instructions on how to continue your submission. Once your abstract is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact the AFGN team. Should you wish to delete or edit an abstract that has already been submitted you will also need to contact the AFGN.
Email: functional.genomics@mcri.edu.au.
We strongly encourage authors to register to attend the Symposium at the time of abstract submission.
Presenters of accepted submissions must register to attend the Symposium in person and make full payment no later than Monday October 31st. If registration is not completed by this date, the offer for inclusion in the program will be withdrawn.
Visit the Registration page for more info and registration instructions.
Speaker and poster presentations are required to be presented in person. Being able and willing to do so is a prerequisite for acceptance into the scientific program.
The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the Symposium.
Invited speakers will be allocated 20 minutes including questions in the session best suited to their abstract theme.
Students and early career researchers will also have the opportunity to be considered for our lightning round talks that will be held on day 1 of the Symposium (Thursday Nov 28th). Speakers in this session will be allocated 5 minutes including questions.
There will be time dedicated to poster presentation and viewing on both days of the Symposium. The posters will be displayed in the Exhibition space where delegates will gather for morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch.
Posters must be printed max. A0 poster size, portrait (840mm wide x 1180mm high).
Session times
Start Time
Duration
9:30 AM
0:30
2:00
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:55
2:55 PM
3:25 PM
1:25
Social Event @ Science Gallery
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
3:00
8:45 AM
0:15
9:00 AM
1:40
10:40 AM
11:10 AM
1:30
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
1:50
3:50 PM