Call for Abstracts
Asian pacific prostate society is a young and dynamic society. With the continuous development, APPS has made significant contributions to the in-depth clinical and basic study of prostate diseases in the Asia-Pacific region, and the promotion of ideas exchanges among urologists. In recent years, the association has grown and its members are not limited to urologists in the Asia-Pacific region.
APPS 2019 annual meeting will be held in Pudong District, Shanghai, China, from 29th Nov to 1st Dec. This meeting will be held in conjunction with Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Genitourinary Oncology (CACA-GU) 2019 annual meeting and 9th Shanghai Genitourinary Oncology Symposium in parallel, at Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai. The conference will include exciting lectures, intense debates and exquisite poster presentations. We will also arrange grand opening ceremony and excellent gala dinner. We are pretty sure that the APPS 2019 annual meeting will also be an academic highlight like this year’s conference.
Abstract Submission
Submission deadline is August 15, 2019 @ 11:59PM, Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EDT).
Abstract Submission System will be available at apps2019.site.
Abstract Status Notifications: September 1-3, 2019
Submission categories
BPH/LUTS
Prostatitis
Localized Prostate cancer, diagnosis
Localized Prostate cancer, treatment
Castration Resistant Prostate cancer
Basic Science about prostate
1. Rules for Authors
Authors who submit abstracts confirm that the work must not have been published (manuscript or abstract) before November 29, 2019.
Failure to Present
If the author of an accepted abstract could not present the work as scheduled, he/she should contact us by email at least one month early before the presentation.
Abstract Acceptance
Each abstract will be blinded and scored by up to three reviewers. Abstracts will be accepted on the basis of scientific merit.
The Scientific Committee reserves the right to assign final presentation categories in the best interest of the programme.
Change of Presenting Author
Please submit requests before October 14, 2019.
2. Preparation of Abstracts
Language
Abstracts must be written and presented in English. Once the abstract is submitted, any changes of the manuscript will not be possible. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to reject abstracts which are presented in poor English or to request an immediate revision.
Presentation Types
Moderated Poster
A poster session is designed to permit the author to explain and illustrate his/her concepts, techniques or research findings in a manner that will promote understanding. Each presenter will give 3 minutes of highlights and moderators will address questions at their discretion, either after each presentation or at the end of the session.
Video ePoster
Videos recording prostate operation, biopsy, complication and clinical events are welcomed. A video submission MUST include an abstract. All videos must be in the final format and include the exact title, presenting author and production date in submission title. The video itself should be blinded for review. Maximum duration of video: 10-15 minutes. All audio and written commentary must be in English.
Word Count
Abstract should not exceed 500 words.
Sections
Abstract MUST include the following four distinct sections:<
- Introduction and Objective
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Do not include references, credits or grant support.
Human Experimentation
Any human experimentation conducted as part of the submitted abstract(s) must follow the protocol approved by the institutional or local committee on ethics in human investigation.
Travel award
Abstract status notifications will be sent to all submitters early September. We will cover the round trip for economy classes from Asia and accommodations in Shanghai for the presenters who won the best abstracts during the conference.
Registration
Authors who have not registered nor communicated with the APPS Office by September 20, 2019 will be excluded. It is the presenter's responsibility to cover all expenses associated with attendance. This includes travel-related costs, accommodation and registration. Video and Poster Management details will only be provided following the registration deadline.