Abstract Submission Guidelines for LabAutomation2009
ALA is now accepting abstract proposals for LabAutomation2009 podium and poster presentations.
Podium Submissions Due:
Monday, August 11, 2008
Poster Submissions Due:
Monday, November 3, 2008 (Deadline for inclusion in Final Program)
Friday, January 23, 2009 (Final deadline)
Win an Apple MacBook Air
All abstract submissions received before Friday, January 23, 2009 will become eligible to win an Apple MacBook Air, value approximately $3,000.
See rules and regulations.
Win the $10,000 ALA Innovation Award and
a Trip to Frankfurt, Germany
The ALA Innovation Award is a $10,000 cash prize awarded to the author of the winning presentation at LabAutomation2009.
Additionally this year for LabAutomation2009, up to the Top 10 ALA Innovation Award Finalists will be provided with air travel to and from Frankfurt, Germany along with hotel accommodations, and a modest per diem to present their work at ACHEMA 2009, May 11 - 15. For details, visit ALA Innovation Award. |
Submit your abstract online or update your abstract. Be sure to read the below guidelines prior to submitting your abstract.
The non-profit Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) invites research scientists, engineers, and business leaders to accelerate breakthroughs in laboratory technologies, tools, and informatics by submitting abstracts for presentations at LabAutomation2009. Contributions from academia, government and industry are welcome. Submissions from graduate students, post-doctoral associates and young faculty are encouraged.
LabAutomation2009 is the premier conference and exhibition promoting knowledge-sharing, peer networking, and connections among industry and academic leaders. This is also true of the world's top 100 laboratory automation podium presentations featured at our conference, all of which exemplify our commitment to bringing science, technology and industry together through the following educational tracks:
- Detection and Separation
- Micro- and Nanotechnologies
- High-Throughput Technologies
- Informatics
- New Frontiers for LabAutomation: Agriculture and Food Sciences
Chair's Choice
In addition to the above educational tracks, the Scientific Committee Chair and Associate Chair will review all submissions and may select some abstracts for presentation that may not necessarily align with the conference tracks noted above. |
Abstracts relevant to any of these tracks will be accepted and reviewed by ALA's Scientific Committee.
The ALA Innovation Award recognizes outstanding conference participants who present innovative laboratory technologies or new, highly useful technology advances and applications. Podium presentations displaying clarity of vision, extraordinary technical originality, and seminal integration and automation strategies qualify for the award. Presentations from academia, government institutions, and industry are welcome. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Fundamental study to develop new technology for the laboratory
- New application of technology to laboratory automation
- Use of technology to solve a unique problem
The ALA Innovation Award is a $10,000 cash prize awarded to the author of the winning presentation at LabAutomation2009. For details, visit the Innovation Award page.
The top Innovation Award Finalists will be provided with air travel to and from Frankfurt, Germany, hotel accommodations, and a modest per diem to present their work at ACHEMA 2009, May 11 - 15.
Abstract Submission Process
LabAutomation2009: Where science, technology and industry come together!
Research scientists, engineers, and business leaders from the academic, government or industrial domain are invited to submit abstracts for scientific talks and poster presentations at this international forum.
Presentations are hand-picked by ALA's Scientific Committee, based on their originality and contribution to the advancement of the laboratory automation field.
Podium abstracts submitted after August 11, 2008, may be reviewed and selected by ALA at the discretion of the conference Scientific Committee.
Podium decisions will be communicated by October 6, 2008.
Poster decisions will be communicated by November 17, 2008. Poster submissions will continue to be accepted until Friday, January 23, 2009. Poster submissions received after November 3, 2008 will not be published in the Final Program.
Abstracts must include author contact information and must not exceed 250 words. Please do not include references, diagrams, charts, or photographs in your abstract. Use any common font, such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier. For complete instructions on abstract submission, see our format instructions page.
For a sample of a well constructed abstract, please click here.
Indicate whether the abstract is for:
- Podium presentation only
- Podium preferred but Poster acceptable (either)
- Poster presentation
LabAutomation2009 has set up several ways to submit abstracts:
Please submit the following information:
- Presenting author
- Organization
- Address
- Telephone
- Fax
- E-mail
- Co-author(s) and their affiliation(s), only if different
- Abstract title
- Abstract (see format instructions)
- Online abstract updating (Login to the ALA web and update your abstract, add or delete co-authors and more)
Abstract Policies
The curriculum for the LabAutomation2009 conference and short courses is peer reviewed and exclusively focused as a scientific educational conference, in keeping with the organizational non-profit status and mission. Podium and poster presentations are not commercial forums unless specifically approved and designated as such. Individuals should refrain from the use of brand names and specific product endorsement whenever possible. We also expect that all presentations are presented with the professionalism and decorum befitting a world-class scientific program that attracts attendees from diverse backgrounds, countries and professions.
All authors understand that the presentation title, abstract and author contact information will be published online at labautomation.org and in the printed Final Program.
By submitting an abstract for review or in response to an invitation, you agree to these guidelines.
Those authors whose abstracts are accepted are responsible for their own travel, lodging and conference registration expenses. Waiver of registration fees will be considered upon request for those requiring financial assistance. Contact Brenda Dreier at bdreier@labautomation.org for the Financial Assistance Form. All poster presenters must be registered as full conference, unless you are academic, government or an exhibitor.
Academic Travel Award & Academic Poster Competition
A limited number of academic travel awards for attending LabAutomation2009 will be awarded to eligible junior faculty, post-docs, and graduate students. To qualify, you must submit all relevant materials, including a poster abstract and application as outlined in the Academic Travel Award page noted below. The deadline for application receipt is September 29, 2008.
Important Deadline Note:
If you want your submission considered for a podium talk, your application must be received by Monday, August 11, 2008. After this date, all abstracts will be considered for poster presentations only.
Junior faculty, post-docs, and graduate students chosen to present posters are automatically eligible for the poster competition. Cash awards are presented for first place, second place, and potentially honorable mention. Be sure to indicate your qualification status during the submission process in order to be considered for the poster competition.
See the LabAutomation2009 Academic Travel Awards page for more information.
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