World Men 2014 - Vienna  
 
14th International Workshop on Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
and other rare endocrine tumors
September 25th – 27th, 2014, Vienna AUSTRIA 		 
 
 
 
  U.E.M.S. DFP
  ABSTRACTS
 
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Please note: The abstracts accepted as free papers, selected
poster presentations and oral case reports are published in
“Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift - The Central European Journal
of Medicine), 126. Jahrgang 2014, Supplement 14th International
workshop on multiple endocrine neoplasia and other rare
endocrine tumors, September 25th–27th, 2014, Vienna Austria,
Issue DOI 10.1007/s00508-014-0578-5
© Springer-Verlag Wien 2014
http://link.springer.com/journal/508/126/3/suppl/page/1
  ABSTRACTS

The submission of abstracts is closed.

  The WORLD MEN 2014 Congress invites you to submit abstracts for inclusion in the program of the 14th International Workshop on Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and other rare endocrine tumors.

Abstract submission is now open.

Deadline for submission: April 30, 2014, 24.00 hrs Central European Time

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Rough Guidelines - Please read the instructions carefully!

Abstract Format / General Information

  • The text must not exceed 200 words, excluding title and authors.
  • A maximum of 3 institutions per author is allowed.
  • Tables or graphics are not allowed.
  • All abstracts have to be submitted in English.
  • Accepted abstracts will either be presented as a poster or orally in a session.


Before you get started...

Type your abstract in a common Word Processor (e.g. MS Word). Please save a copy of the file with the abstract text only (no title or authors). This file can then be used for a "file upload" (most convenient way of submission). The upload feature supports and converts tables within the document. Special characters are widely supported.


When entering the site...

First Time Users:
- When entering the submission page, hit "Click here to create a new user account" on the left side of the page
- Fill in all required fields and save your personal information by clicking "Continue" on the online form
- Locate "Abstracts" and click on "Submit an abstract"
- Carefully follow the step-by-step instructions


Returning users, continuing an aborted submission or editing an abstract already submitted:
- Log in with the username and password that you received when creating the account
- Locate the abstract in "Abstracts" and click on the displayed abstract title to make changes or complete the abstract
- Continue your submission or click on the desired menu item on the left side of the page
- Changes can be made until the submission deadline


Returning users, submitting another abstract:
- Log in with the username and password that you received when creating the account
- Locate "Abstracts" and click on "Submit an abstract"
- Carefully follow the step-by-step instructions

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND FAQ

Browser Issues

  • The system is optimised for MS Internet Explorer 7.0. Some advanced features will be available only with this browser. However, submission is possible with other browser versions. A list of compatible browsers is given on the login page.
     
  • Cookies must be enabled on your system

Corrections - Amendments

  • The title of your abstract is displayed in the Welcome Area, together with the information on whether the submission is complete or incomplete. To edit the abstract, simply click on the title step.
     
  • Changes and editing can be made until the deadline of April 30, 2014. In case of a mistake during the submission, it is not necessary to submit a "new abstract". Click on the step to be amended and make the correction.

     
  • Aborted submissions can be picked up and completed at a later stage. Authors are able to login and to select the incomplete abstract in order to continue the submission until the deadline.
     
  • The submission system stores the information in "real time". The moment you reach the Summary within the submission process and the system tells you "This submission is complete" your abstract is completed and has been received. However you will still be able to come back and make modifications until the deadline.
     
  • Please make sure you print the summary page for your records. The system also has an e-mail confirmation feature. Simply click the appropriate link on the summary page and fill in your email address(es) in the appropriate box.

Support

  • For support during the submission process, please send an email to mv@medacad.org
    or call ++43 1 405 13 83 13 between 9.00 - 17.00 hrs CET

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DETAILED INFORMATION (OPTIONAL):

Submission Steps

Submission step 1: Title
In the title, please use capital letters ONLY where necessary (e.g. 'Detection of two novel large mutations in SLC7A9 by semi-quantitative fluorescent multiplex PCR').
Please DO NOT format the title in bold, DO NOT underline and use italics only where necessary.

Submission Step 2: Topic

One topic must be selected from the following:

• Genetic aspects of pituitary tumors
• MEN1 and hyperparathyroid syndromes
• MEN1 and the pancreas
• MEN2 and rare RET mutations
• Hereditary pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma
• Treatment of advanced endocrine tumors
• New experimental and clinical developments

Submission step 3: Keywords
Please enter 5 keywords representing your work.

Submission step 4: Authors
A maximum of 10 authors is allowed.
A maximum of 3 institutions per author is allowed.
The order as well as the name of the presenting author can be edited during the submission process.

Disclosure Information: In order to help readers form their own judgments of potential bias in published abstracts, authors are asked to declare any conflict of interest and in particular competing financial interests. Payments by the industry of up to EUR 10.000.- (or equivalent value in kind) per year per entity are considered "modest". Payments above EUR 10.000.- per year are considered "significant".

If you have nothing to disclose, check the adequate box.
If you have a disclosure to make, first select the relationship in the grid, then click on "Add Company" in the respective column (modest or significant) to enter the name of the entity.

Submission step 5: Abstract Text
 The text cannot exceed 200 words, excluding title and authors. A minimum of 100 words is required.
 Tables and graphics are not allowed.
The text may be uploaded (from a Word document) not containing title and authors. Alternatively it may be typed in (or copy/pasted from an existing document).
Special characters are widely supported.
Support: Enter the source(s) of contributed support and/or grant numbers at the end of the abstract text section.

Submission step 6: Presentation Preference
 All accepted submissions will be presented as posters or as oral presentations. In case you do not want your abstract to be selected as oral presentation, please indicate your preference in this step.

Submission step 7: Summary
The summary page will display all information related to your abstract.
Please make sure you print the summary page for your records.

The system also has an e-mail confirmation feature. Simply click the appropriate link on the summary page and fill in your email address(es) in the appropriate box.
If you choose to delete the submission, this can be made here. Please note that you will be able to retrieve deleted submissions.

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The submission of abstracts is closed.



General Information on Abstract Submission and FAQ
 

Browser Issues
For optimum results when using the Online Submission System, it is recommended that you use Internet Explorer 7.0 for Windows. For Macintosh users we recommend Safari 1.0 or 1.2 for Mac OS 10.3, and Safari 3.0 for Mac OS 10.4.
Java script and Cookies must be enabled on your system
 

Account management - Personal Information - Password

Please create only one account per submitting author. The system stores your information. If you choose to submit more than one abstract you will not need to create another account. See "Returning users".
 

After you created the account, the system will display a password and username that will allow you to return and edit, delete or withdraw your abstract at a later stage.
 

Personal information can be edited if necessary by clicking on "Profile" (e.g. in case of an address change).

Attention: All correspondence regarding the acceptance of your abstract will be emailed to the email-address given by you in the "author section". Please provide a working email address.

 

Corrections - Withdrawal

Titles of submitted abstracts are displayed in the Welcome Area, together with the information on whether the submission is complete or incomplete. To edit one of these abstracts, simply click on the title.
 

Changes and withdrawals can be made until the extended deadline of April 30, 2014.
The submission system stores the information in "real time" in a database. The moment you reach the "Summary" at the end of the submission process your abstract has been received. However you will still be able to come back and make modifications until the deadline.
 

Please make sure you print the summary page for your records. The system also has an e-mail confirmation feature. Simply click the appropriate link on the summary page and fill in your email address(es) in the appropriate box.

 

Acceptance and Selection of Abstracts

All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Program Committee after the submission deadline. Authors will be notified on acceptance and presentation modalities in due course.


The submission of abstracts is closed.



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