This announcement is meant to provide details on the guidelines for preparation and submission of abstracts to MTEC 2009. Depending on the number of submissions received, approval will be granted for both oral presentations and poster presentations.

We are certain this is going to be an exciting and productive meeting and look forward to you or your colleagues joining us in Pittsburgh and helping to advance the field of tissue engineering.

Abstract Format
• Use Microsoft Word (MS Office 2000 or higher)
• In header indicate oral or poster presentation preference
• Title: 12 pt Bold Times Roman (and Symbol if necessary)
• Authors (Full Name and degree if PhD, DSc, or MD)
• Identify department affiliation numerically
• Identify communicating author (presenter) with underline an underline
• Group departments to single address where possible
• Maximum authors length is 75 words (400 characters)
• Body bold headings: Problem, Method, & Results (inline)
• Body: 12 point Times Roman (and Symbol if necessary)
• Maximum body length is 350 words (1900 characters)
• Maximum for all sections 500 words (3000 characters)
• Black and white graphics (i.e., photos, tables, graphs) are permitted at bottom
• Communicating author's e-mail address in footer
• Maximum size: 8.5 x 11" page with 1" margins

Sample Abstract

Submission Process
• Send abstract as a Microsoft Word file attachment in an e-mail message to:
 
gilberttw@upmc.edu

• Communicating author will receive notification of abstract receipt by:

February 13, 2009

• Communicating author will receive notification of abstract disposition by:
 
 February 27, 2009.