All abstracts submitted for the ASM General Meeting are eligible for poster presentation only.
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Every abstract submitted to the General Meeting must have one author who is a full, transitional or student member of ASM. The presenting author need not be a member of ASM provided this qualification is met.
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Every abstract submitted must be authored by at least one ASM member. If none of the authors is an ASM member, then an ASM Membership Application needs to be submitted to ASM. ASM will verify membership by January 18, 2007.
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Whenever possible, yes. Contact information is only collected for the submitter and the presenting author. ASM prefers to correspond with the individual who will actually be presenting the abstract, if accepted. This policy ensures that the presenter knows when and where to present the abstract.
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Yes. If you and your co-authors come from more than one affiliation, be sure to type common affiliations in exactly the same manner. Take time to review the author block when displayed to see if the correct number of affiliations is displayed.
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We recommend that you prepare and save your abstract file in your word processor before going to the OASIS web page. Once at the web page, fill out the category, authors, affiliations, presenting author information, etc. Attach your abstract as a word processing file when directed. You may also print a copy of your submission while on the web site using the link available.
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If possible use a universal “True Type” font such as Times or Arial. Avoid use of fonts specific to the word processing program you use. This is particularly true for symbols as some character sets in use do not translate well resulting in lost information. Point size is not critical since all submissions will be similarly formatted for publication.
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Yes. The text part of each abstract should be no longer than 1,850 characters (excluding spaces).
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No. These will be picked up from other entries you make during the submission process.
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The Abstract Submission system will provide a tracking number as soon as you complete the affirmations and provide a title for your abstract. As you complete individual steps in the process, the system will display the results. At the end of the process, a final summary page will be immediately displayed showing all information successfully received.

You may edit your abstract until January 18, 2008. After that, no further changes are allowed.
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No. Abstracts are sent to review committees in January and disposition letters will be posted on a dedicated OASIS website on February 20, 2008.  A notification email will be sent from asmgm@abstractsonline.com to the presenting author of record.
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No, abstract rejections are final. If you prepare an abstract that follows the rules and guidelines for submission, then your abstract stands an excellent chance of being accepted. If you do not follow the rules and guidelines, it will be rejected.
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Click on the "Travel Grant Requested" field when asked. You also must be an ASM Member as well as the submitter and the presenting author of the abstract.
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The deadline for receipt of letters is January 17, 2008. Original documents are preferred but letters may be faxed to 202-942-9340. The letter should be addressed to the Meetings Department at ASM, 1752 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-2904
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Student Travel Grant notifications will be e-mailed March 17, 2008.
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Of the grant requests received, approximately 25-30% receive awards each year.
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To withdraw your abstract without incurring a penalty, you must do so by February 20, 2008. You can withdraw your abstract by sending an e-mail (which will be acknowledged), fax, or letter to the ASM Meetings Department.
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For a meeting of this size, it would be impossible for the Committee to consider special scheduling concerns; therefore the General Meeting Program Committee has ruled that each presenter may present only one abstract at the General Meeting. An individual should never be listed as the presenting author on more than one abstract.
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Again, the size of the meeting and the number of presentations do not allow submitters to make special requests in abstract presentation.
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The Poster Board used at the General Meeting has a maximum usable surface of 40 inches (1.0 meters) tall by 88 inches (2.2 meters) wide.
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No. A Branch Meeting is not a national or international meeting.
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Yes. The General Meeting Program Committee has designated ASMCUE as an allied meeting.
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