Student  Abstract Submissions

Abstract Review

• Abstracts that meet acceptable scientific and ethical standards and that contain data not previously published or presented at major national or international meetings prior to the LSRC Conference will be considered.
• The LSRC Open Forum Committee reserves the right to reject abstracts based not only on fulfilling submission criteria, but also on relative merit and the special scheduling requirements of the Conference.
• All Committee decisions regarding abstract programming are final.

• Notification of abstract acceptance or rejection will be sent electronically to the Presenting Author at the email address provided in the abstract submission form. Please note: Check both your inbox and junk mail folder for your email notification.
• It is the responsibility of the Presenting Author to ensure that your submitted email address is correct because correspondence relating to the abstract will be sent to this address.
• If you have not received your email notification, please contact Dr. Zamjahn at [email protected].

• Notification of abstract acceptance or rejection will be sent electronically to the Presenting Author at the email address provided in the abstract submission form. Please note: Check both your inbox and junk mail folder for your email notification.
• It is the responsibility of the Presenting Author to ensure that your submitted email address is correct because correspondence relating to the abstract will be sent to this address.
• If you have not received your email notification, please contact Dr. Zamjahn at [email protected].

Poster Submission

• Electronic posters must be submitted via email to Dr. Zamjahn at [email protected] by the deadline.
• The person assigned as the Presenting Author of accepted abstracts will be expected to present the study in an electronic poster format at the State Conference.
• The Presenting Author is responsible for all fees associated with the Conference, including travel, housing, and conference registration.

Poster Content (Each poster must specify funding source if applicable)

• Original Scientific Research Study Abstracts: Your poster must also contain:
  1. A descriptive title, list of authors and institutions
  2. An introduction/rationale to the study
  3. The methods used
  4. The results of the study including new data not previously published or presented at a major national or international meeting
  5. Conclusions of the study
     • It is not satisfactory to state: “The results will be discussed.”
• References
  • ALL POSTERS NOT MEETING THESE MINIMUM CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is recommended that the poster content be organized with the following headings: RATIONALE, METHODS, RESULTS, and CONCLUSIONS.
• Method, Device, or Protocol Evaluation Abstracts: Method, device, or protocol evaluation posters must also include:
  1. Background: identification of the method, device, or protocol and its intended function
  2. Method: description of the evaluation in sufficient detail to permit judgment of its objectivity and validity
  3. Results: findings of the evaluation
  4. Conclusions: interpretation of the evaluation and experience. Cost comparisons should be included where possible and appropriate
  5. References: ALL POSTERS NOT MEETING THESE MINIMUM CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Case Reports Abstracts:
  1. Interesting and unique case reports will be considered for presentation. Each poster should describe only a sole case report. Your poster must also contain.
  2. A descriptive title, list of authors and institutions
  3. An introduction
  4. A description of the actual case report
  5. A discussion of the novelty and importance of the specific case
  6. References: ALL POSTERS NOT MEETING THESE MINIMUM CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Literature Review Abstracts:
  • Literature search posters must report information that is new, uncommon or of exceptional educational value and must also include:
  • Introduction: relevant basic information important to understanding the case
  • Summary: disease diagnosis, pathophysiology, and details of treatment
  • Discussion: content should reflect results of literature review
  • References: ALL POSTERS NOT MEETING THESE MINIMUM CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Poster Format

1. All components of the poster must be able to fit within the set electronic borders (36.5”wide x 20.5” height) of the PowerPoint Poster Slide Template.
2. Posters must be written using Arial Font and presented in English.
3. Word count: The total word count may not exceed 500 words. Note: The 500-word count is for the general body text (title, authors’ information, institutions, and figures will not count towards the 500-word count).
4. Heading: The first line of the poster title page should be the title (Font size 88 pt., BOLD, All in Capital Letters); the title should explain content and contain no abbreviations.
5. Follow the title with the name of the presenter and co-authors (Font size 54 pt., BOLD), affiliation and location (Font size 48 pt., BOLD); underline the presenter’s name.
6. Subheading (Font size 50 pt., BOLD) Body text (Font size 48 pt., BOLD)
7. Figures (Font size no less than 40 pt., BOLD), legends (Font size no less than 36 pt)
8. References (Font size no less than 28 pt., recommended 36 pt., BOLD)
9. Abbreviations: Standard abbreviations may be employed in the text without explanation; new or infrequently used abbreviations should be spelled out on first use and followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
10. Use generic names only for drugs; proprietary names may not be used.
11. ALL POSTERS NOT MEETING THESE MINIMUM CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
    • Posters may be returned to Presenting Authors for revisions if they were submitted before the deadline.

For questions or additional information contact:

• LSRC Open Forum Committee
• Associate Professor
• Program Director of Respiratory Therapy
• Cardiopulmonary Science Program
• School of Allied Health Professions
• LSU Health Shreveport

• Director of Clinical Education
• Respiratory Therapy
• Delgado Community College