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The 2024 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit (Summit) program committee has issued the Call for Abstracts to solicit proposals from people working in the field of HIV/AIDS interested in convening a workshop at the Summit. When preparing submissions, please follow all guidelines outlined in this site and submit required materials on or before Monday, January 29, by 5:00 p.m. PST. The committee will notify accepted as presenters well in advance of the conference dates and send them information concerning all applicable registration and presentation confirmation details.

The theme for the 2024 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit is the Science and Research of HIV Biomedical Prevention. NMAC is excited about the topics and committed to training the next generation of HIV Treatment and Biomedical HIV Prevention community advocates. For those considering submitting an abstract on issues related to science and research but need to be versed or familiar with science, research methods, and science language, NMAC provides content and technical support for developing your abstract. We are collaborating with HANC (HIV/AIDS Networks Coordination) and strongly recommend that you watch HANC’sUnderstanding Science. An Educational Video Series and explore other helpful tools.

A speaker presenting to a large audience at the 2023 Summit.

Important Dates

Abstract Notifications Sent
February 22, 2024

GUIDELINES

  1. Presentation Titles are Limited to 10 words or less
  2. Workshop descriptions are limited to 150 words. This is description, if accepted will be used on all official publications.
  3. Abstract Format:
    1. Format 1:Scientific based – For Abstracts concerning a specific program or abstracts concerning a specific program, project of study
    2. Format 2: Community Based – For abstracts addressing a broader issue area, problem or community need.
  4. Presentations Type:
    1. Workshops – 90-minute interactive oral presentations.
  5. Presentation Levels: Should be based on the level of knowledge your attendees need to understand your content
  6. Presentation Tracks: We offer a variety of Track topics, you are only able to submit your abstract once under the One Track you believe it best fits within.
  7. We do not accept abstracts from the pharmaceutical industry.

SCORING RUBRIC

Your abstract is scored on the following:

  1. Interactive: Based on your abstract, will the presentation be interactive for the attendees
  2. Track: Does your abstract reflect the track’s description?
  3. Relevant: Is this appropriate to the Track?
  4. Innovative: Is this a new concept or idea?
  5. Essential: Is this information required?
  6. Clarity: How clearly did you describe the topic and explain the objectives.

The maximum score is 20.  To ensure you get as many points as possible, please visit the Submission tips and the sample of a well written Abstract.

SUBMISSION TIPS

  1. Start Early
  2. Review the Track topics thoroughly and decide which track your topic best fits in Pick the topic or program that you are most well versed in for submission..
  3. Do not submit the abstract more than once in the system.
  4. Do not submit one abstract to multiple tracks
  5. The submission of “work in progress” is discouraged. When submitting research abstracts should have their results analyzed and findings completed prior to and included in the abstract.
  6. Write your Abstract in Word before you enter in the Abstract Submission System.
  7. Fully write out acronyms before using them.
  8. For “Learning Objectives”, write them for what the attendee will learn by attending your workshop or poster.
  9. Eliminate ambiguous language. Cleary and quickly hit your points and stay on topic.
  10. Proofread your abstract for grammatical and spelling errors. Reviewers may score low if they are unable to understand your abstract due to simple errors
  11. Have a couple of colleagues read your abstract. Ask them if your abstract is clear and concise.

Abstract Submission system is closed

Notifications will be sent February 22, 2024

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