Investigators who submit an abstract should receive a confirmation within 48 hours. If you have submitted an abstract but have not yet received a confirmation, please e-mail  Akif Ündar, PhD at aundar@psu.edu, and Irene Reskin at reskini@ohsu.edu. Only original abstracts will be considered.

To submit an abstract:

• STEP 1   Prepare the abstract using the template provided. Abstracts must fit on one standard US 8.5x11 inch sheet of paper and be a maximum of 300 words. Use 10-point type or larger. Allow one-inch margins on all sides. Abstracts will be reproduced exactly as submitted.
   
• STEP 2   Complete the on-line Presenting Author(s) Information Form. You will receive a confirmation immediately upon submission of your form and email it to Akif Undar, PhD at aundar@psu.edu or fax it to (717) 531-0355. Within 48 hours, you will receive an e-mail confirmation from aundar@psu.edu indicating that both your form & the abstract attachment have been received.
   
• STEP 3   Abstracts must be submitted as an e-mail attachment using Microsoft Word or compatible software to aundar@psu.edu. If you cannot submit your abstract as an e-mail attachment, camera-ready abstracts can be sent to:
   

  Via US Mail: Akif Ündar, PhD Penn State Children's Hospital Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Department of Pediatrics, H085 500 University Dr. PO Box 850 Hershey, PA  17033-0850 USA

Presenting Author(s) Information

Please enter the information below concerning the presenting author(s) of the abstract. The presenting author must submit all required contact information and complete the section on disclosure of financial relationships. The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education requires that CME providers identify & resolve any potential conflict of interest related to educational content. Abstract submissions will not be considered if disclosure is not provided.

By submitting an abstract, you are agreeing that if it is accepted, you are willing to pay the conference registration fee and all associated travel expenses to attend the conference. You also agree to give us a full manuscript by May 22 or sooner before the presentation at the conference which will be peer reviewed and possibly published in the November - December 2008 issue of the ASAIO Journal. Please refer to the ASAIO author guidelines at www.asaio.com

Presenting Author (Primary presenter and designated contact person for the presentation)