ISOPP CAPhO Symposium 2025

Abstract Presentation

Poster Poster Poster

Abstract Presentation Guidelines

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Platform Presentation Information

Platform presentations are 10 - 15 minutes in duration including questions from the audience. Presentation specifics will be communicated to the submitting author closer to the Symposium date. The first author must be the presenting author.

Poster Display Details

Poster Specifications

  • All new posters are not to exceed 42 inches x 42 inches in dimension. There will be two posters per board surface. If your poster exceeds the size limit, it may be removed.
  • Encore posters that exceed 42 inches x 42 inches size must be pre-approved by the Symposium Organizers, and in which case, please email info@isoppcapho2025.org to advise of your poster size.
  • All posters must be displayed on poster material. Sheets paper glued together, or the like will not be accepted.
  • Materials must be readable from a distance of 3 feet or more
  • The font used must be a minimum of 20 points
  • Industry-sponsored posters must clearly be identified as such - please state on your poster "Sponsored by (Company name/s)"
  • Optional: Include QR code for a 5 – 7-minute narrated presentation about your poster 

Poster Printing

If you would like to have your poster printed and delivered to the Symposium venue, you can conveniently order it by filling out this form (please follow the accepted file format) and submit directly to cwilliams@globalconvention.ca of Global Convention Services (GCS), the official Show Service supplier for ISOPP CAPhO 2025.

If you choose to print your poster with GCS, the printing options and price, excluding GST, is glossy or matte, $9.50 CAD per square foot for unlaminated or $11 CAD per square foot for laminated.

Notes:

  • Presenters can use any supplier to have their poster prepared;
  • The print ready file of the Poster must be submitted to GCS by no later than March 4, 2025 Pacific Standards Time (PST). Posters submitted after March 5, 2025, are subject to a 25% surcharge, and may not be guaranteed to be delivered to the venue on time.

Poster Viewing Session Attendance - Mandatory

Presenting authors must be present during the dedicated time for research poster viewing (mandatory for poster authors) scheduled for Friday, April 4 at 16:00 – 17:00 and subject to change.

PDF Poster

An electronic version of the poster is required to be sent to info@isoppcapho2025.org by Monday, March 17 for posting on the Symposium app and online platform. All accepted posters will be posted on the ISOPP, CAPhO and the 2025 Symposium websites and available for viewing from April 2 onwards.

Poster and Oral Abstract Awards

Oral Abstract Awards

The top 4 abstracts will be selected to make a presentation during the Platform Presentations Plenary on Sunday, April 6, from 9:00 - 10:00 (subject to change). Those selected will also be invited to attend a future CAPhO Conference or ISOPP Symposium complimentary in either 2026 or 2027.

And the next top 6 abstracts to be selected will present during the Platform Presentations concurrent session on Saturday, April 5, from 11:30 – 12:30 (subject to change).   

Poster Awards

Poster presentations will be judged by the ISOPP and CAPhO Research Committees. Members from ISOPP and CAPhO Leadership may also judge the posters, if needed. Presenting authors must be ISOPP and/or CAPhO members for the poster to be considered for an award. Encore presentations are not eligible for an award. 

There will be four Poster Awards presented and with a certificate and cash award:

  • Best Poster for Administration and Process Improvement (AP) - $500
  • Best Poster for Clinical Research / Evaluations (CRE) - $500
  • Best Poster for Translational / Basic Science (TS) - $500
  • Best Poster for Trainee (TR) - $500

Abstract Submission Terms and Conditions

  • An individual may submit up to two poster abstracts as primary author. There is no limit on the number of abstracts that an individual can co-author.
  • All submissions will be kept by the ISOPP CAPhO Symposium 2025 organizers. 
  • All submissions are subject to review by the ISOPP and CAPhO Research Committees, who reserve the right to decline any abstract for any reason. Members from ISOPP and CAPhO Leadership may also review abstracts if needed.    
  • Submitting authors will be notified of the ISOPP and CAPhO Research Committee's decision(s) by email Monday, December 16, 2024
  • The presenting author must register for the Symposium by Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
  • The presenting author must bring a hard copy version of the poster to the Symposium following the specific details on hard copy poster presentations in the guidelines as well as submit an electronic version. The electronic version must be sent to info@isoppcapho2025.org by Monday, March 17, 2025.
  • All accepted posters will be posted on the ISOPP and CAPhO and 2025 Symposium websites, Symposium App and online platform and will be available for viewing from April 2, 2025 onwards.
  • By submitting an abstract to the ISOPP CAPhO Symposium 2025 the authors give consent to have their abstract published in the JOPP supplement and online. 
  • Authors agree to declare any conflict of interests and/or issues concerning copyright during the submission process.  

Questions

If you have any questions regarding the abstract submission system, contact at info@isoppcapho2025.org.

If you have any questions regarding scientific content, contact Nick Duncan, ISOPP Research Committee Chair by email at research@isopp.org or Laura Minard, CAPhO Research Committee Chair by email at research@capho.org.