12th World Conference on Lung Cancer. September 2 - 6, 2007. Seoul, Korea

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Poster Abstracts (PDF 4MB)

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you to all who submitted papers for consideration for the 12th World Conference on Lung Cancer. Author notifications of acceptance have now been sent to all submitting and presenting authors, if you have not yet received notification via email, please contact: techsupport@scolars.com. The complete Scientific Programme is available which includes all abstract presentations.

Proffered Paper & Poster Discussion Presentations

There will be several Proffered Paper sessions and Poster Discussion sessions during the 12th WCLC. Proffered Paper and Poster Discussion details are now available on the Scientific Programme page of this website.

Poster Presentations

There will be three Poster Sessions during the 12th WCLC, posters will be displayed in the Exhibition Hall. Poster Session details are now available on the Scientific Programme page of this website.

Poster Boards
The poster boards are a white, hard wall surface and posters can be placed on the boards using Velcro (provided by conference at each board).

Poster Board Dimensions: 1m (H) x 2m (W) = 3.2ft (H) x 6.5ft (W)

Posters should not exceed the dimensions of the poster board.

 

 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

NOTE: The submission guidelines have been revised (Feb. 21, 2007). Please download the revised guidelines to ensure your submission meets the current criteria.

The 12th World Conference on Lung Cancer Scientific Committee is inviting the submission of scientific abstracts. The theme of the Conference is Let’s Make Lung Cancer History! Authors are asked to submit abstracts under one of the following 13 categories:

  • Basic Science / Tumor Biology
    • Cancer Genetics
    • Molecular Diagnostics & Staging
    • Molecular Targets
    • Prognostic Factors
    • Molecular Pathology
    • Radiation Biology
    • Tumor & Cell Biology
    • Others
  • Prevention & Early Detection
  • Epidemiology & Tobacco Control
  • Novel Therapeutics
    • Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
    • Molecular Therapeutics
    • Immunotherapy/Vaccines
    • Surgery: RFA etc.
    • Radiation
    • New Horizon & Others
  • Imaging & Staging
  • Chest Medicine & Intervention
  • Pathology
  • Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
    • Surgery (general)
    • Radiation
    • Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
    • Molecular Targeted Therapy
    • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer
    • Surgery
    • Radiation
    • Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
    • Molecular Targeted Therapy
    • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Mesothelioma
  • Other Thoracic Malignancy
  • Supportive Care /QQL/Nursing
  • Health Service & Patient Advocacy
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007 at 17:00 (PDT)

LATE BREAKING ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2007 at 17:00 (PDT)

Download detailed submission instructions (PDF)

Submit Abstract via the online submission form

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. Please take advantage of the early registration fee by submitting your registration by Friday, June 1, 2007.

Authors of submitted abstracts will be informed of the Abstract Review Committee’s decision by May 2007.

 

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 March 15, 2007 submission deadline, but is expected to be available by June 1, 2007. If you meet this criterion, and wish late breaking privileges, click the button to say Yes. You will be sent an email with instructions on submitting the updated data. Note that you must submit a regular abstract by March 15, 2007 in order to be accorded these privileges, and must submit the late breaking results by June 1, 2007.


SCHOLARSHIPS

Travel Grant Awards
Ten (10) travel awards are available for young investigators (35 years of age or younger) and ten (10) travel awards are available for developing nations (as defined by the UN) investigators. 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 detailed instructions for Award Application (PDF)

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 12th World Conference.
  3. Abstracts must be submitted on schedule.
  4. The candidate must submit an abstract to the 12th 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 12th World Conference (September 2, 2007) to be considered for the Young Investigator Award.
  6. Candidates should submit the following items to support their application
    1. An extended abstract
    2. A curriculum vitae
    3. 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.
    4. 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. Winners will be notified in May 2007.

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 Thursday, March 15, 2007.

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