This meeting will focus on the theme ''Standing on the Shoulders of Giants". The contribution of presenters is critical and we greatly value your input. Papers must be relevant to the ASM theme.

Guidelines for Abstracts:

• The abstracts must not exceed 250 words.

• All abstracts must be typed, single spaced, with a clear typeface.

• Title should be in capitals, underlined and placed at the top of the abstract.

• Author’s name should be in capitals, with the name of the presenter indicated by an asterisk (*)

• Degrees and positions in departments should not be included, but the origin of the work should be stated.

The Abstract should be organised as follows:

1. Purpose of Study

2. A Brief Statement of Methods

3. A Summary of the Results Adequate to Support Conclusions

4. Conclusions

Please note that paper or email copies will not be accepted, nor will abstracts be submitted by Conference Organisers on behalf of authors. Please submit your abstract in text format. The closing date for all abstract submission considerations is 11:59 PM AWST Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Authors of research papers who wish to have their abstracts considered must submit their abstract electronically before the closing date 11:59 PM AWST Wednesday 28 May 2025. Abstracts submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

All accepted Abstract presenters must register for the Meeting and all oral presenters must attend in person.

Theme ''Standing on the Shoulders of Giants"

Important dates:

Wednesday 28 May 2025 | Closing date for abstracts
Sunday 15 June 2025 | Notification of acceptance
Friday 25 July 2025 | Submission of PowerPoint presentation

Submit your abstract by clicking on this link