Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
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North Bethesda, MD  20852
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CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS


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Participants in The Joint U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Homeland Security Conference on Real-World Applications and Solutions for Microbial Risk Assessment are encouraged to submit abstracts of their research activities for possible poster presentations. 

Submission Deadline:  Monday, March 17, 2008
(You will be notified of your abstract acceptance by March 24, 2008)

Abstracts must be sent by e-mail to Cerena Cantrell at ccantrell@scgcorp.com as a Microsoft Word document by the deadline date listed above.  Please put “MRA Abstract” in the subject line.

  1. The abstract should be typed single-spaced to fit on one page, using type no smaller than 10 point (12 cpi).  Please include an abstract title that clearly represents the nature of the investigation.  The title should be followed in lowercase letters by the authors’ first and last names, degree, affiliation (if applicable), city, state, and country.  Underline the primary author’s name (one primary author per abstract).  The abstract file should be saved as: primary authors’ last name_first word in the title (e.g., Zucker_Effects).
  2. Please ensure that your abstract is the correct length.  Set the margins to the following using Microsoft Word:  Top 1"; Bottom 1"; Left 1"; Right 1".
  3. Use of standard abbreviations is desirable (e.g., RBC).  Use kg, gm, mg, mL, L, and %.  Place a special or unusual abbreviation in parentheses after the full word or phrase the first time that it appears.  Use numerals to indicate numbers except to begin sentences.  Do not use subtitles (e.g., Methods, Results).
  4. Simple tables or graphs may be included; however, they must fit within the designated abstract space.
  5. Please use a common font such as Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Arial.
Body of the Abstract
  • Organize the body of the abstract as follows:
    • Statement of the purpose of the study/program/project;
    • Statement of the methods used;
    • Summary of the results presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusion;
    • Statement of the conclusions reached.

Poster Presentations

Poster Presentations will be displayed on 4-foot-high by 6-foot-wide posterboards.  Pushpins and Velcro will be provided.  All presenters must register for the workshop.