1. Abstracts must be written in English.
2. Use 10-point or larger size type, Use Times or similar font, NO bold fonts!
3. Type the entire title first
4. Include the first author in underlined letters followed by all coauthors and organization information.
5. Follow appropriate format for abstract. For research results, include:

• Objectives;
• Method and Materials;
• Results;
• Conclusions.

6. Abstract must be typed single-spaced with one line space between paragraphs. Do not indent paragraphs.
7. Abstract must not exceed 500 words. Any graphic elements, such as tables and graphs, must not be included in the body of the abstract.
8. Use standard abbreviations and symbols and define each abbreviation when it is used for the first time.
9. Please check your abstract carefully as it will be published as submitted.
10. Save your abstract in a location easily accessed on your hard drive.
11. Fill in the form below, which can be also loaded into MS Word. You must complete all information for your abstract to be considered. Print or type all answers.
12. Insert your abstract text in designated space (4.5’’ x 6’’ or 110 mm x 170 mm).
13. Save Abstract Submission Form and e-mail it to Monica Green greenml@upmc.edu

Confirmation, Review and Acceptance
The abstracts will be reviewed by the appropriate IMD committee. The committee will base the selection on the following criteria: Originality; Status; Technical Content; Benefits and Significance; Quality. Accepted abstracts will be eligible for oral or poster presentations. Poster boards measuring 3' x 6' (landscape) will be available. All accepted abstracts will be published in IMD Congress Proceeding, which will be distributed to attendees of the conference as well. You will receive information on your acceptance. Acceptance notifications will be e-mailed or mailed with guidelines for presentation on or before August 1, 2007. All correspondence will be sent to the name and address of the person who submitted the abstract form. When inquiring about your submission, please reference the corresponding author’s name and the title of the abstract.

As a reminder, IMD Congress requires all speakers to register for the conference. IMD Congress also requires brief manuscripts to be prepared for all selected oral presentations at the conference.
Thank you for your interest in IMD Congress 2007. See you in Moscow!

For Meeting Related Questions, Please Contact:

Monica L. Green
Clinical Immunopathology
5725 CHP-MT
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-647-3786
FAX:   412-647-7741
e-mail: greenml@upmc.edu

Rania Hafez

e-mail: raniah@gtcbio.com

IMD Congress e-mail:
info@IMDcongress.org