Abstract submission

Online abstract submission has now closed. Late breaking abstracts will be accepted and authors can log in to the system at any time to review the status of your abstract(s). Go to online abstract submission

Abstract submission instructions

  1. Abstracts can contain a maximum of 250 words
  2. Use only standard abbreviations for units of measure. If other abbreviations are used spell out in full when first mentioned and put abbreviations in parentheses following this
  3. Type the TITLE in capitals in the box provided ("Abstract Title" on the submission form)
  4. Type details of additional author(s) in the following format: eg. Other AN, Smith A etc
  5. Figures: If necessary a maximum of one figure may be included. Legends and axes must be Verdana Font point size 10. Figures cannot be submitted online but should be emailed separately to ian.hill@portlanddata.co.uk quoting your abstract submission reference number (obtained after your abstract has been submitted)
  6. The final deadline for abstracts is the 6th May 2009. Poster presentations will be exhibited in landscape format (Poster board size 2m wide x 1m high)
  7. Abstracts and contact details will be made available to all conference participants

Awards available

There are two awards available for abstract submissions. To request that your abstract is considered for an award, please select the appropriate award or awards during online submission.

Student Presentation Prize
As in previous years, students presenting posters or oral communications at the BSN annual meeting will be eligible for a Student Presentation Prize of up to £100.

Michael Harbuz Prize for Young Investigators
To honour the memory of young-at-heart Dr. Michael Harbuz, the BSN will provide a platform for an outstanding member of the emerging generation of neuroendocrinologists. The winner of this year's prize will deliver a 30-minute lecture, programmed within the annual BSN meeting.

Eligibility and application process for the Michael Harbuz Prize
To honour the memory of young-at-heart Dr. Michael Harbuz, the BSN will provide a platform for an outstanding member of the emerging generation of neuroendocrinologists. The winner of this year's prize will deliver a 30-minute lecture, programmed within the annual BSN meeting.

Candidates should have completed their PhD not more than 5 working years prior to submitting their application. This should include an abstract, a curriculum vitae and supporting statements from two senior colleagues, at least one of whom should be a member of the Society. The application must be submitted by the deadline for normal abstacts. The abstract should be submitted online and the supporting documents sent by email to quoting your abstract submission reference number (obtained after your abstract has been submitted).

The Prize winner will receive £200 and be invited to publish the substance of the lecture in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology.

Questions or comments

Questions and comments about abstract submission should be emailed to Ian Hill () in the first instance