ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Thank you for your interest in submitting your abstract to BIE GRAND 2024. We welcome all interested individuals or groups to share their research and educational works.

Important Dates:

General Information:

1. Abstract categories on scientific research and educational exhibits are welcomed. In addition, quality improvement studies may be submitted under the scientific research category. Case reports and pictorial reviews with unique learning points may be submitted under the educational exhibit category.
2. All exhibits will be eligible for e-poster format only. 
3. Submissions must be of original work and not the intellectual property of others.
4. If the presenting work involves animal experiments or the use of human subjects, authors are to ensure that IACUC or IRB approval has been obtained before presentation where applicable.
5. No identifiable information should be included, and patient confidentiality should be safeguarded.
6. Authors retain the copyright to the submitted material and agree to provide BIEDX with limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free permission to present and archive the content. BIEDX agrees not to sub-license the content.
7. Abstract submission will be in .pdf format only.
8. Up to two optional figures/tables/graphs in .jpg format may be submitted along with the abstract file.
9. Abstracts must be exclusively submitted through the conference website at https://biedx.com/. Submissions via email will not be accepted.
10. No revisions will be permitted post-submission due to logistical reasons. If revisions are necessary, the original abstract may be withdrawn and a new abstract entry may be submitted before the abstract submission deadline. If the first abstract is not withdrawn and there are duplicate entries found at the abstract submission deadline, all entries will be automatically disqualified.
11. An acknowledgment of receipt will be automatically emailed upon online submission.
12. Abstract acceptance notifications will be sent by email.
13. If online submission is unavailable, contact the Secretariat at contact@biedx.com for assistance.
14. Authors will be responsible for their Course registration and travel arrangements. BIEDX does not provide honorarium or travel expense reimbursement.

Abstract Format

1. Abstracts must be exclusively written in English.
2. Abstract should not exceed 400 words(excluding author details and legends). Abstract submission will be in PDF format only. Up to two optional figures/tables/graphs in jpg format may be submitted along with the abstract file. They should be embedded with a legend in the abstract itself before converting the file to PDF.
3. For scientific research abstracts, kindly use the following sub-headings:
   • Title
   • Background and Aim(s)
   • Material(s) and Method(s)
   • Results and Discussion
   • Conclusion
4. For educational exhibit abstracts, kindly use the following sub-headings:
   • Title
   • Background and Aim(s)
   • Learning Objective(s)
   • Imaging Finding(s) or Procedural Technique(s)
   • Conclusion

Forms Of Presentation

Accepted e-posters (scientific research or educational exhibits) will be showcased on on-site computers and electronic devices throughout the course.

All authors are required to prepare their presentation files in Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) format, adhering to a screen ratio of 16:9 and using Microsoft Office’s default fonts. To facilitate submission, ensure the presentation file does not exceed 200MB and upload the file via the conference website at contact@biedx.com by 25 July 2024, 11:59 SGT. Further details on the submission of the final presentation will be sent to the authors of accepted abstracts via acceptance mail.

Withdrawal

Should you need to withdraw your abstract, please notify us by sending an email to contact@biedx.com. Include your name, confirmation number, and the title of the abstract. The deadline for withdrawing an accepted abstract is 30 June 2024. Presenting authors must also register for the conference by 20 July 2024 or the abstract will be automatically withdrawn. 

Recognising Merit (Prize Awards)

Best Poster Award will be awarded to two best presentations.

Security

All presentation files submitted to BIE GRAND 2024 will be securely stored before and after the presentation. No unauthorized access will be allowed.