MSC2007 • Call for Abstracts

For a full listing of MSC 2007 Abstracts, please click here.

The Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine Meeting invites you to submit abstracts of original investigation for consideration in the Poster Session and possible Short Talk Podium Presentations.

Abstract Categories include:

• Chronology of Discovery of MSCs
• Stem Cells from Bone Marrow
• Stem Cells from Adipose Tissue
• Stem Cells from Cord Blood/Placenta
• Trophic Pathways and Expression
• Tissue Engineering and Animal Models
• Therapeutic Applications
• Clinical Trials

Accepted abstracts will be published online (www.msc2007.net as well as on a conference CD). Abstract titles and authors will be published in the MSC2007 Program.

Deadline: Abstract submissions must be received no later than July 19, 2007. Submitters will be notified of acceptance or rejection in addition to selection for a platform presentation via e-mail by July 25, 2007.

Submission Instructions:

"All abstracts must be emailed to registration@mscconference.net in English. Individuals must be registered for the meeting in order to present a poster or a podium talk. If pre-approval of abstract acceptance is needed in order for registration to be allowed, please submit an abstract to registration@mscconference.net and MSC2007 Conference Directors will make a ruling within two weeks of receipt. The one page abstract must be submitted as a PDF attachment using no smaller than an 11pt font size. There is no limit to the number of abstracts a presenter can submit.

Abstract must be named as follows: presenting author's last name.first word of title (excluding articles, i.e. JONES.STEM)

• Title of abstract (type in all capital letters)
• Presenting author's information
• Name (last name, first name)
• Highest degree
• Institution/hospital
• Department
• Address, city, state, country, zip/postal code
• Telephone
• Fax
• E-mail
• Other authors' information
• Name (last name, first name) - list names in the order in which they are to appear
• Highest degree
• City, State, Country

Abstract Style Instructions:

• Figures, graphs and simple tables are allowed
• Use of standard abbreviations is desirable; place unusual abbreviations in parentheses after first use of the full term

For questions or additional information - Please contact Carmel Gambatese via email at registration@mscconference.net, or phone by calling 1-216-368-4928.

Abstract Policies:

1. Abstracts must be RECEIVED no later than July 19, 2007.
2. Abstracts must be submitted online.
3. There is no limit to the number of abstracts an investigator may submit.
4. If an error is found on an abstract submitted prior to July 19, 2007, an author may request, in writing to withdraw this abstract. A new abstract may be submitted if received by the July 19, 2007 deadline. After the deadline, an author may not resubmit an abstract in order to make changes or corrections. The abstract may be withdrawn or, if accepted, the error may be indicated during the presentation. Proofread abstracts carefully to avoid errors before they are submitted.
5. Any human experimentation must conform with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki of the World Medical Association (Clinical Research 1992 Dec;40(4):653-60).
6. The Mesenchymal Stem Cell 2007 Program Committee endorses the position of the American Association for the Advancement for Science in requiring assurances of the responsible use of animals in research. All submissions for consideration must be in compliance with the guidelines. (American Association for the Advancement of Science Resolution on Use of Animals in Research, Testing, and Education. Adopted by the AAAS Board and Council February 19, 1990)
7. If pre-approval of abstract acceptance is needed in order for registration to be allowed, please submit an abstract to registration@mscconference.net and MSC2007 Conference Directors will make a ruling within two weeks of receipt.

Presenting authors will be notified of acceptance by e-mail.

Poster Presentations:

If your abstract is accepted, your acceptance notice will indicate your poster assignment number. Each poster board measures 45" high (114.3 cm), and 69" wide (175.3 cm). You must provide a copy of the abstract, typed in large type for posting on the board. Illustrations must be readable from distances of at least three feet. Use lightweight poster board only; heavy board is difficult to secure. Push pins will be available on-site.

Podium Presentations:

A limited number of abstracts will also be selected for a Short Talk (7 min) podium presentation. Presentations will be chosen by the Executive Committee and Session Chairs after all abstracts have been received (July 19) and will notify authors by July 25 if they are selected. If your abstract is accepted and selected for a podium presentation, your acceptance notice will indicate instructions regarding the session and time allotted for your presentation.