Call for Papers

The 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer Scientific Committee is inviting the submission of scientific abstracts for proffered paper and poster sessions.

Download the detailed Abstract Submission Guidelines (PDF format)

SUBMIT ABSTRACT

Authors are asked to submit abstracts under one of the following 25 categories:

  • Basic Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Early Detection and Chemoprevention
  • Endoscopy and Intervention Bronchoscopy
  • Cancer Control and Epidemiology
  • Health Services Resources
  • Imaging
  • Immunology
  • Mesothelioma
  • Nicotine and Behavioral Research
  • Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer – Advanced Disease
  • Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer – Early Disease
  • Novel Therapeutics and Modalities
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Pathology
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Radiotherapy
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Prognostic and Predictive Markers
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Supportive and Palliative Care
  • Surgery
  • Tobacco Control
  • Translational Research

The research work submitted should be original, innovative and should not have been presented elsewhere. Abstracts must be in English and contain a maximum of 500 words. A data table may be included where required, but will count as 100 words against the 500 word total. A maximum of 2 image files may also be
included, but each image will count as 100 words against the 500 word total. All abstracts accepted by the Scientific Committee will be published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, and submission of an abstract implies consent by the authors to have the abstract published by that journal. The Scientific Committee will review all submitted abstracts, and will determine if an abstract is to be presented orally, by poster, or by publication only.

Abstracts failing to meet minimum standards or are not relevant to this Conference will be declined. Authors may submit multiple abstracts, but usually an individual will not be offered more than one oral presentation.

Please submit your Abstract via the Online Submission Form.

Presenting Authors of Accepted Abstracts are required to register for the Conference by 19 June 2009. Please take advantage of the early registration fee by submitting your registration to the Conference Secretariat by 15 May 2009.

Authors of submitted abstracts will be informed of the Abstract Review Committee’s decision starting 24 April 2009.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 13 MARCH 2009 (17:00 PST)

Late Breaking Privileges
The Conference will allow late breaking submission privileges to studies in Phase III Trials, where the trial data will not be available by the 13 March 2009 submission deadline, but is expected to be available by 15 May 2009 (17:00 PST). If you meet this criterion, and wish late breaking privileges, click the button to say Yes during your regular abstract submission. You will be sent an email with instructions on submitting the updated data.

Note: You must submit a regular abstract by 13 March 2009 in order to be accorded these privileges, and must submit the late breaking results by 15 May 2009.

 

AWARDS

Travel Grant Awards
Ten (10) travel awards are available for Young Investigator’s (35 years of age or younger) and fifteen (15) travel awards are available for Developing Nations (as defined by the UN) Investigator’s. These awards will consist of complimentary registration to the Conference, up to five (5) night’s accommodation, a fixed amount to cover travel expenses and free membership in the IASLC for one year.

Download the Award Appliation Guidelines (PDF format)

How to Apply:

  1. The candidate must be the first author and presenter of the submitted abstract.
  2. The work must not have been presented or published before the date of the 13th World Conference.
  3. Abstracts must be submitted on schedule (by March 13, 2009).
  4. The candidate must submit an abstract to the 13th World Conference in the usual manner, indicating on the web site that the abstract is to be considered for the Young Investigator or the Developing Nations Award.
  5. Candidate must be 35 years of age or younger at the time of the 13th World Conference (31 July 2009) to be considered for the Young Investigator Award.
  6. Candidates should submit the following items to support their application:

    a. An extended abstract, to a maximum of 1500 words.

    b. A curriculum vitae.

    c. For Young Investigator Awards, a statement by the senior member (who must be a member of IASLC) of the candidate’s role in the research.

    d. For Developing Nations Awards, the investigators should include a 1-5 page description of their candidate’s interests and current research in lung cancer.
  7. The Awards Committee will select the award winners on the basis of the scientific content of the abstract.

These documents may be in either Word or PDF format, and may be uploaded to the website or mailed to the Conference Secretariat. The deadline for submission of these documents is 13 March 2009.

Winners will be notified in May 2009.