Conference attendees are encouraged to submit an abstract for poster presentation. Each poster will be allocated a space of approximately 4 ft. x 6 ft. Abstracts will be included in the published proceedings, and will be used to select oral presentations for breakout sessions.

ABSTRACTS MUST ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES AND SHOULD BE SUMBITTED ONLINE NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 2010.

Abstract Instructions:

1. Submit as a WORD (*.doc) file.

2. Font: Type abstract in a 10 point or higher, Arial/Helvetica font. Leave one blank line between paragraphs and do not indent new paragraphs. All text should be flush with the left-hand margin.

4. Title, Authors and Institutions: Presenting author should be underlined. Type the abstract title in bold, UPPER CASE letters as shown below.

5. Words should not exceed 250.

6. Abstracts must be submitted in English.

7. Abstracts should not contain figures or graphics.

Sample: