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Below is the step-by-step process you will go through when submitting an abstract. To save time, gather all the information you need before you begin. The submission process can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes to complete. Your in-progress submission will automatically save once you select “Save and Continue”.
Review the required statements and confirm you agree to each of the ASHG policies and procedures, including conflict-of-interest attestations. The following are what you are required to accept before submitting your abstract:
You are allotted 2,300 characters, excluding spaces, for the body of your abstract. Title, author, and institutional data are not included in the 2,300 characters. The submission will remain incomplete, and will not be reviewed, if the character limit is exceeded. Characters will be counted as you enter your abstract text. Make sure your abstract adheres to the style guide outlined below.
You will be asked to select the track that most closely describes the work in your abstract.
Step 10: Select Up to Five KeywordsYou will be asked to enter up to five (5) keyword codes in order of importance. Leave blank any fields not used. To view and select codes during the submission process, click, “View the full list.” Enter the keyword codes by using the drop boxes provided. Keyword codes aid in the review process and placement of the abstract in a session, if applicable. A minimum of one (1) keyword is required.
Step 11: Select Abstract Main TopicYou will be asked to select one main topic most appropriate for your abstract. This field is required. Use our list of topic categories to choose the appropriate category.
Step 12: Additional Information: Publication Status, Demographics, and Funding SourcePrior Publication: You will be asked to answer the following required questions:
Demographics: ASHG is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive community for human genetics and genomics professionals. Your answers will help ASHG determine if the strategies we employ to enhance diversity and inclusion in the Society’s membership and activities are successful. The information will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared unless required by law.
Funding: You will be asked to answer: Do you receive external funding for your work? If yes, you will be asked to supply additional information about the funder.
Step 13: Apply for Developing Country AwardASHG will print your abstract exactly as it appears in your submission. We will not edit for grammar or punctuation, nor will we edit for proper designation of genes, proteins, chromosomes, or other entities. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of your abstract. You will receive an immediate, on-screen confirmation of receipt, followed by a confirmation email. Please retain this document for your records, as you will need it when returning to the submission site. You may return to the submission site to make any edits before the submission deadline. You should also make a note of your username and password.
Note: After June 10 (by 8:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time), abstracts cannot be revised or withdrawn. If accepted by the Program Committee, abstracts will be included in the meeting program and available as a searchable abstract on the meeting website.
Revise or Withdraw AbstractTo make any changes to an abstract, including co-author changes, log in to the Abstract Submission Site and select the title of your abstract. Revisions are not recommended near the deadline, as the submission site will be extremely busy. To withdraw an abstract, log in to the Abstract Submission Site and select the “Delete” icon .
Note: After June 10 (by 8:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time), abstracts cannot be revised or withdrawn. If accepted by the Program Committee, abstracts will be included in the meeting program and available as a searchable abstract on the meeting website.