Instructions for preparing abstracts

Maximum of 1 A4 page

2.5 cm margins

Font type = Arial

Headings should be bold and 14 point and small case letters

Text Font size = 11 point

Please do NOT justify the text.

Authors 11 point font. Put surname first followed by initials e.g. Victor Hugo's abstract would be saved as hugoV. Please underline the presenting author.

Please give full addresses of all authors (without titles) after the heading.

Please indicate the name of the corresponding author by an asterisk*.

The Email of the corresponding author should be included below the addresses.

URLs of all databases referenced should be included.

We prefer that you do not include diagrams and tables, if you do they may be printed on a seperate Appendix page.

Nomenclature for mutations must follow HGVS guidelines http://www.hgvs.org/mutnomen/

Nomenclature for genes must follow HGNC guidelines http://www.genenames.org/

Submission

Please accept track changes and make sure that they are TURNED OFF before you save the abstract for sending.

Please save your abstract using THE PRESENTERS surname and first name initial.

e.g. George Washington's abstract would be "washingtonG.doc "

e-mail your submission as an Word attachment to rania@gdrc.hfi.unimelb.edu.au

A submission may be made electronically only.

Please include a small cover note in the email indicating which meeting the abstract is for (e.g., "I wish to submit this abstract for the Washington HVP Meeting"). Cryptic messages or abstracts emailed with no note attached are unacceptable as they look like virus attachments and will not be opened. The recipient handles abstracts for other meetings so make sure you say exactly which meeting the abstract is for!

If you have any problems let us know.

Please ensure you receive an acknowledgement after you have sent your abstract so you are sure it has been received, allow a couple of days. Regarding selection for presentation, if you do not hear back by early October 2010 please make an enquiry as you may not have received the email notification.