The Organizing Committee  also invites submission of abstracts for scientific posters.
Posters should present how aquatic models may be used to:
(i) screen and prioritize compounds for further in vivo testing or
(ii) assess mechanisms of chemical toxicity and how this knowledge can impact the environment and human health.
Posters that address related issues or topics may be considered as space allows.

Abstracts should be submitted by email to Jon Hamm  by close of business on April 21, 2014. The  Organizing Committee will review the submitted abstracts. If you want your poster to be considered for an award – please see: Travel/Presentation Awards.  

Requirements for Submission:

• The abstract should be formatted as a Microsoft Word Document.
• Abstract body is limited to a 300 word maximum.
• Key references relevant to the abstract may be included after the abstract body.
• Abstract length and references should not exceed one page.
• Font must be at least 12-point.
• All margins for the document should be no smaller than one inch.
• Title information should include the names of all authors and their affiliations.
• The name and contact information (i.e., address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address) for the corresponding or senior author should be provided at the end of the abstract.
• Abstracts must contain a statement of the rationale and scope of the study presented; a brief description of the experimental procedures; the data that resulted from the study; and principal conclusion(s) based on interpretation of the results.

Additional Requirements:

• All abstracts that describe studies using animals or animal tissues should include a statement from the senior author certifying that all animal use was carried out in accordance with all applicable animal care and use laws, regulations, and guidelines and that the appropriate Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee approved the studies.
• All abstracts that describe studies using humans should include a statement from the senior author certifying that such studies were conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines and were approved by the appropriate Institutional Review Board.