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Call for Abstracts
The Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine invite delegates to submit abstracts for presentation at the AACB 62nd Annual Scientific Conference.
Abstracts are invited from all areas in and around clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine to present as an oral or poster presentation. We also encourage submissions that reflect the theme of "Shedding Light on the Medical Laboratory ‘Black Box’.
This year’s theme, "Shedding Light on the Medical Laboratory ‘Black Box’," highlights the complexities behind the results that many clinical and non-clinical colleagues may not fully understand. The conference will include sessions on a wide range of current and relevant topics in the pathology and medical laboratory testing fields, all connected to this theme
Presentation Types include:
*Selected top posters will be invited to make a short PPT presentation in the 'Hot Topics Poster Session'. |
Key Dates
| Early Bird Registration Opens | Opens March 2025 |
| Call for Abstracts Close | 1 July 2025 |
| Notification of Acceptance | From 16 August 2025 |
| Early Bird Registrations Closes | 31 August 2025 |
Abstract Submission
All abstracts must be submitted ONLINE. The abstract must be submitted as a WORD document (as an attachment). A sample abstract is available to download here to assist you in following the required format.
When submitting an abstract you will be asked to setup an account with a password, which you can then use to submit abstracts as well as edit abstracts (only 'saved as draft' abstracts can be edited) until the closing date. Please note that if you wish to edit an abstract that has already been submitted, you will need to email your required change/updated abstract to sharon@aacb.asn.au as it is not possible to edit a submitted abstract online. |
All abstracts will be selected according to the following criteria:
- Structure and clarity
- Potential significance
- Scientific Validity
- Potential significance
Instructions
- Abstracts must be typed in English
- Abstracts must be typed in the required format – please use the Sample Abstract provided.
- Word Limit: maximum 300 words in the body of the abstract. Abstracts over this limit will be asked to be revised to the word limit.
- Do not include tables or figures.
- If you wish to include QAP data in your abstract you must obtain prior written consent from RCPA Quality Assurance Programs. Please send your request to Mr Peter Graham at peter.graham@rcpaqap.com.au.
- Abstracts will be reproduced as submitted by the author with minimal editing.
- Abstracts should be thoroughly checked for correct spelling and grammar before finalising the submission.
- Please ensure that you include all information requested in the online abstract submission form.
- The organising committee reserves the right to decline unsuitable topics.
Please note all accepted presenters must register to attend the conference. If you have not registered and paid by 13 September 2025 your paper may be taken out of the program.
Please note Posters must be displayed for all days of the Conference. Poster presenters must be present at their poster on their designated day.
Format & Content
Word Limit in body of abstract (excludes title, authors, affiliations) | 300 words Do not include tables or figures. Abstracts over 300 words in the body or with tables in the abstract will not be accepted. Your abstract will be sent back to you to reduce to the 300 word limit and remove the tables. |
| Font Type | Times New Roman |
| Font Size | 12 point |
| Line Spacing | Single |
Title | Uppercase and Bold Please avoid the use of brand / company names in the title Left justify |
Author(s) (leave one line space between authors & title) | Initials then Surname. Presenting author is bold and underlined. If more than one author & address insert a superscript number at the end of the surname after a comma (for each author). Left justify |
Author(s) Address (next line under authors) | Include institution, city, state, postcode and country. (Do not include department names). If more than one author / address designate each author’s address by a superscripted number before the address. Left justify |
Email address | Insert presenting author’s email address Left justify |
Main body (leave one line space between email address & main body) | The abstract should be an informative document able to stand alone in its content and meaning The main body should be presented under the following headings:
The content must not have been previously published. Use abbreviations with restraint. Terms must be spelt fully the first time they appear. Fully justify |
Abstract Acknowledgement
A confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your abstract submission will be automatically emailed to you once you have completed the online abstract submission. If you do not receive this confirmation email, or wish to make changes to your submitted abstract*, please contact the Conference Secretariat.
If you wish to submit an additional abstract you can log back into the submission form by clicking on the submission link and signing in with your email and password.
NOTE: If you wish to edit your abstract note that only 'saved as draft' abstracts can be edited online until the closing date. *If you submitted your abstract and wish to make changes please email conference@aacb.asn.au with the changes.
Please note that all correspondence will be sent to the e-mail address from which the submitted abstract was received.
Authors will be advised whether their abstract/s have been accepted from 16 August 2025.
Conference Secretariat
Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine
PO Box 7336, Alexandria NSW 2015
P: (61) 2 9669 6600 E: conference@aacb.asn.au
www.aacb.asn.au