Abstracts

To assist the Program Committee in deciding if your abstract will be selected for the final program, please ensure you adhere to the following guidelines:

• The maximum word count for abstracts is 500 words
• The abstract title is not included in the overall word count
• Abstracts must be uploaded in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Any included images/tables/graphs are not included in the overall word count
• Abstracts must be written in the congress language – English
• Must be written in the format: Background/purpose, methods, results, conclusion 
• Case reports: must be written in the format: introduction, symptoms/signs/diagnosis/event, treatment, follow up
• Abstracts must be submitted using the online submission portal (emailed submissions will not be accepted)
• Submitters can indicate a presentation preference, however this is not guaranteed
• The submitting author must ensure that all co-authors have approved all content details prior to submission
• Ensure submission information is entered carefully, information will be published exactly as submitted

Does WCNA26 accept encore presentations?

Yes, we do accept encore presentations with the below conditions:

• Encore presentations are permitted as long as work has not previously been published
• Encore submissions are required to disclose the name and date of the event where it has been presented

It is important to note that original abstracts are strongly recommended.

What is an encore presentation?

An encore presentation is one where you have already presented/published the submitted work before. For example if you have presented the work at another event.

If you are submitting an encore abstract – you need to advise where this was previously presented/published during the submission process.