All participants are invited to submit abstracts on one of the categories listed below for presentation at
Autoinflammation 2010; 6^th International Congress on FMF and SAID.

Deadline for submission of abstracts: 15 May  2010
The abstract submission module is closed.

Abstracts may only be submitted using the online abstract module

In order to standardize the abstract layout we ask you to read the preparation guidelines CAREFULLY!
Avoid submission within 48 hours of the deadline for best system performance.

Guidelines for preparation and submission of abstracts:

1. Abstracts may be submitted via internet only. Abstracts submitted via fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

2. All abstracts must be submitted and presented in English.

3. Please structure your abstract using the following headings:

-  Introduction

-  Aim

-  Methods

-  Results

-  Conclusions

4a. Categories

Regulation of innate immunity
FMF + PAPA
HIDS + TRAPS + PFAPA
CAPS + DIRA + NALP12
Other autoinflammatory diseases
Developments in treatment and diagnostics
Amyloidosis, other long-term complications and prognosis

4b. Type of presentations
Submit your abstract for oral or laptop presentation using this module

Cases for Clinical Challenges for Diagnosis can not be submitted in this online module.

Laptop sessions
The usual poster sessions will be substituted by laptop sessions. Instead of bringing a printed-out poster, each laptop presenter will bring his/her own laptop. In the designated area, each presenter will be assigned a standing-table where he or she can talk their audience through their work, using approximately 5 powerpoint slides. The audience will have the opportunity to walk freely between the several laptop presenters.
We hope this setup will encourage face-to-face interaction and discussion. For participants who have no laptop, we will provide a small number of laptops on location - please let us know in advance if you need this.

Clinical Challenges for Diagnosis
Establishing the diagnosis of a specific autoinflammatory disease can be very challenging. A few of such diagnostic challenges will be presented to teams of renowned clinicians that will try to solve them during a public discussion on Saturday September 4. You are kindly invited to provide us with complicated cases, where a diagnosis has been reached, or as yet unsolved cases. Deadline for submission: first of August 2010.
Please contact us (e.erren@ congresscare.com) if you have a suitable case in mind. It is possible to stay anonymous if you prefer, since the aim is purely to examine the diagnostic process in a potential case of autoinflammatory disease.
 

5. The abstract text may not be longer than 350 words. It’s not allowed to include images in your abstract.

6. After having submitted your abstract, you will immediately receive a confirmation by e-mail. If you wish to submit other abstracts later, you may use your personal access codes. Should you wish to make corrections to an abstract already submitted, please send an e-mail to info@congresscare.com. Corrections to abstracts can only be made up to the deadline of 15 May  2010.
If you do not receive a confirmation by e-mail please contact the congress secretariat Congress Care.

7.  Abstracts will be reviewed by Scientific Committee.

8.  Authors will be notified of acceptance as of  01 July 2010 by email.

9. Abstract authors must register for the congress by 23 July 2010 or advise us of withdrawal by this date.
Registration ensures publication and presentation.

10. If an abstract is accepted, the presenting author must attend the congress and present it in person.

11. All accepted abstracts will be published in a programme book that will be printed and distributed among the participants of Autoinflammation 2010; 6^th International Congress on FMF and SAID

If you have difficulties in submitting your abstracts or if you need any further information, please contact the conference secretariat via e-mail (info@congresscare.com) or phone +31 73 690 14 15 (Monday – Friday during CET business hours).