2014 Student Competition for Technical Solutions for Preventing and Treating Birth Defects
Abstract Instructions

Abstracts are to be submitted by e-mail only to bisakower@birthdefectsresearch.org. If e-mail submission is impossible for any reason, please contact Becca Isakower at (703) 438-3104. The preferred method is as an attached Word document. If you must use a different format please contact Becca Isakower at the telephone number or e-mail address above.

1. Abstracts should be no more than 350 words in length—not including Title, Authors or Institutions. This limit includes all text, spaces and punctuation.
2. Font size must be 11 point Arial.
3. Do not indent the title. State authors' names using initials only for first and middle names. Include institution, city and state/country. Omit degrees, titles, institutional appointments, street addresses and zip codes. Underline the abstract title. (See sample format below.)
4. The text of the abstract should consist of a single paragraph and start with a single tab indentation. The abstract should be factual and informative. It should adequately summarize the paper to be presented, including results and conclusions. Do not indicate that "results will be presented."
5. The use of standard abbreviations is desirable (e.g., rbc, kg, mg). A special or unusual abbreviation should be placed in parentheses after the first appearance of the full word which it represents. Numerals rather than words should indicate numbers, except to begin sentences.
6. Copies of the late-breaking abstracts presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting will be posted as part of the on-line registration materials.
7. For questions or further instructions, send an e-mail message to bisakower@birthdefectsresearch.org or telephone (703) 438-3104.
   
   Format for single institution submissions
   Isakower B, Masson TM. Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, Reston, VA, United States. Single Institution Abstract Title
   Take care to make sure that all italics, superscript, subscript, and any special characters are in place before submitting an abstract. Double check the list of authors for accuracy, order, and make sure that the presenting author is underlined.
   
   Format for multiple institution submissions
   Isakower B^1,2, Masson TM¹, Smith AB². ¹Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, Reston, VA, United States, ²Review Office, Reston, VA, United States. Multiple Institution Abstract Title
   Take care to make sure that all italics, superscript, subscript, and any special characters are in place before submitting an abstract. Double check the list of authors for accuracy, order, and make sure that the presenting author is underlined. Ensure that the correct author has the correct institutions noted after their name.