Call for Abstracts

ICO2010 Hot Topic Abstract Submission has closed

All Hot Topic abstract submitters will be notified of the International Scientific Committee (ISC) decision of their abstract by May 24th.

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• Hot Topic Abstract Submission deadline is 30th April 2010
• Hot Topic Abstracts will be offered for oral and poster presentation. It should be noted that the Hot Topic Abstract function is for very new research and is not designed as a way of submitting standard abstracts that missed the original abstract submission deadline.
• Only online abstracts will be accepted
• Abstracts must be submitted in English
• The maximum word count is 250 - this includes body text and tables. You are advised to use the ICO2010 Abstract Template
• The submission fee is €40 per abstract. This must be paid at the time of abstract submission and no later than the abstract submission deadline. If payment is not received by this date, the abstracts will NOT be considered. View Payment Methods
• All Hot Topic abstract submitters will be notified of the International Scientific Committee (ISC) decision of their abstract by May 24th.
• All presenters of accepted abstracts are expected to attend the Congress and pay the registration fee
• Read the Abstract Terms & Conditions.

Conflict of Interest and Funding Disclosure

IASO encourages full disclosure of all relevant sources of funding in relation to abstracts submitted to this congress. Please disclose these details at the foot of your abstract. See the Abstract Template for more information.

Presentation of Abstracts

Abstracts will be accepted for 15 minute Oral Presentations or Poster Presentations. 120 Oral Presentation slots have been made available in the Scientific Programme.

Poster Sessions are an important part of the Congress and have not been scheduled at the same time as Oral sessions or Review sessions in the Programme. Poster presenters are asked to stand by their poster during the scheduled poster presentation times. Hot Topic abstract submitters will be notified of the ISC decision of their abstract by May 24th. Further presentation instructions will be given at this time. Please also refer to the Presentation Guidelines for oral and poster presentations.

ICO2010 Best Poster Prize

Prizes for the Best Poster in each Scientific Track as voted by the Congress delegates will be awarded at the ICO2010 closing ceremony. To find out more - Download the full details about the ICO2010 Best Poster Prize.

Publication of Abstracts  

Abstracts will be published in the international obesity journal, Obesity Reviews. A copy of the Abstract Book will be given to all registered delegates.

IASO Awards

IASO is calling for nominations for its Awards for Scientific Excellence 2010, which will be announced at the Congress. The winner of each award will be invited to present his/her research in a Plenary Lecture at ICO2010. Visit the Awards page for more information.

Accreditation

The ICO2010 Congress has been granted 24 European CME credits (ECMEC) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

European Accreditation

European Accreditation is granted by the EACCME in order to allow participants who attend ICO2010 to validate their credits in their own country.

The International Congress on Obesity is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists.

The International Congress on Obesity is designated for a maximum of (or 'for up to') 24 hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA.

EACCME Credits

Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

The EACCME credit system is based on 1 ECMEC per hour with a maximum of 3 ECMECs for half a day and 6 ECMECs for a full day event.

                     Hot Topic Abstract Submission Deadline – 30th April 2010