Online Abstract Submission opens in October 2010

 

The Scientific Committee for the 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer is inviting the submission of Scientific Abstracts. Authors are asked to submit abstracts under one of the following categories:

1. Basic Research

a. Cancer Biology
b. Novel Cancer Genes and Pathways
c. Technology and Model Development

2. Translational Research

a. Preclinical Models of Therapeutics/Imaging
b. Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers

3. Clinical Research

a. Surgery
b. Radiotherapy
c. Combined Modality
d. NSCLC - Advanced Stage
e. NSCLC - Early Stage
f. SCLC
g. Mesothelioma, Thymoma and other Thoracic Malignancies
h. Imaging
i. Pathology

4. Cancer Control and Epidemiology

a. Early Detection and Screening
b. Chemoprevention
c. Epidemiology
d. Tobacco Control
e. Advocacy

5. Clinical Care

a. Clinical Cases
b. Nursing
c. Palliative Care

 

Submission Guidelines

• Research work should be original and innovative. Work can be presented prior to the 14th WCLC, but MUST include new information
• Abstracts must be submitted electronically through the Conference website
• Abstracts will be accepted in English only
• Abstracts should not exceed 500 words in length
• Tables may be included and each will count as 100 words
• A maximum of 2 images may be included, each will count as 100 words
• There is no fee for submitting an abstract
• There is no limit to the number of abstracts you may submit (however an individual may not be offered more than 2 oral presentations)
• An international panel of reviewers will review all abstracts anonymously
• All Abstracts accepted by the Scientific Committee will be published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology and it is mandatory to agree to this at the time of submission
• Financial Disclosure information needs to be completed for EACH co-author at the time of submission through the online abstract submission form, however, information can be provided by the submitting author

Authors of submitted abstracts will be informed of the Abstract Review Committee’s decision at the end of March 2011

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Presenting Authors of Accepted Abstracts are required to register for the Conference and are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Please take advantage of reduced registration fees by registering before the Early Registration Deadline on 1 April 2011.   All Presenting Authors must be registered by 6 May 2011.

 

Abstract Deadlines
Abstract Submission opens	October 2010
Abstract Submission Deadline	25 February 2011
Deadline to submit Travel Award Application incl. requested support materials	25 February 2011
Author Notification of Acceptance	25 March 2011
Early Registration Deadline	1 April 2011
Late Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline	15 April 2011
Presenting Author Registration Deadline	6 May 2011

 

Contact for Abstract Submission inquiries

For any inquiries, please contact wclc2011-speakers@icsevents.com.

 

Scholarships Travel awards are available for Young Investigators (35 years of age or younger) and Developing Nations (as defined by the UN) Investigators. These awards will consist of complimentary registration to the conference, up to five (5) night’s accommodation, a fixed amount to cover travel expenses and free membership in the IASLC for one year. If you fulfill all criteria for both awards, you may apply for both however, if selected, you will only be offered one award. Please see the 'Scholarships' page on this website for further information. Deadline to apply AND to submit request support materials is 25 February 2011. Applications or application materials received after 25 February 2011 or applications received without support materials can not be considered.