Abstracts submission

Call for abstracts

ISFG invites you to submit your abstract for oral or poster presentation at the Congress. Check the Main Topics listed below.

Abstracts submission is open. Submit your abstract now.

SUBMIT ABSTRACTS
Abstract Submission Instructions
  • Use the provided text fields on the Abstract Submission Portal. There is no option to upload a document.
  • During submission, you will be asked to provide the name and affiliation for the presenting author, the names of any co-authors, select an abstract category, type of abstract (Oral or Poster), and type or copy and paste your abstract.
  • There is a 400 words limit for the body of your abstract.
  • Contact information for the presenting author only should be provided. Please note that the email address provided should be the same email address the presenting author uses to register for the Congress.
  • The deadline for abstract submission is March 29th, 2024.
  • A presenting author may submit no more than 1 abstract for consideration. The presenting author may be listed as a co-author on an unlimited number of abstracts submitted for review. Please note that authors may not submit the same research; abstracts containing identical or nearly identical data from the same institution and/or individuals will be rejected.
  • See the Frequently Asked Questions for further information.
Dates and deadlines to remember

(All dates and deadlines refer to spanish time)

1st December 2023 Open call for abstracts
5th april 2024
 Extended Deadline for submission of abstracts
From 30th April 2024 Notification of acceptance
31st May 2024 Registration deadline for authors with accepted abstratcs.
Themes and Topics

You will be asked to select one Theme. This selection is important because it will decide the particular session at which your oral or poster will be displayed.

  1. Human Identification
  2. New Technologies and Applications
  3. Epigenetics
  4. Forensic DNA Phenotyping
  5. Population Genetics
  6. Statistics and Interpretation
  7. Investigative Genetic Genealogy
  8. Ethics
  9. Others
FAQs about Abstracts SubmissionSubmission guidelines

FAQs about Abstracts Submission

Frequently Asked Questions About Abstract Submission
  • Q: What is the submission deadline?
    A: Abstract submission and editing will close March 29th, 2024.
  • Q: What are the formatting requirements for abstract submission?
    A: You must use the provided text fields on the Abstract Submission Portal. There is no option to upload a document. During submission, you will be asked to provide the name and affiliation for the presenting author, the names of any co-authors, select an abstract category, type of abstract (Oral or Poster), and type or copy and paste your abstract (2.000 character limit, including spaces). Additionally, contact information for the presenting author should be provided. Please note that the email address provided should be the same email address the presenting author uses to register for the Congress.
  • Q: Can I revise my abstract after it has been submitted?
    A: Once you click “Submit Your Abstract” through the web portal, you will not be able to make any changes or edits. If you must modify your abstract, you should withdraw your original submission (see below “How do I withdraw my Abstract”) and resubmit with any corrections. Please note that it may take the system up to 2 days before letting you resubmit.
  • Q: How many abstracts can I submit?
    A: A presenting author may submit NO MORE THAN 1 abstract for consideration. The presenting author may be listed as a co-author on an unlimited number of abstracts submitted for review. Please note that authors may not submit the same research; abstracts containing identical or nearly identical data from the same institution and/or individuals will be rejected.
  • Q: How do I know my abstract has been submitted successfully?
    A: Once your abstract has been successfully submitted, the presenting author only will receive an email acknowledgement from the online submission system. If you do not receive this email, this means your abstract is incomplete. Please attempt to submit.
  • Q: Can I submit my abstract under more than one type of submission?
    A: No, abstracts may only be submitted for consideration under one type of submission, Oral or Poster. However, oral submissions not selected for a platform presentation will automatically be reviewed for a poster submission.
  • Q: When will I find out if my abstract has been accepted for presentation?
    A: ISFG 2024 will send an email notification to the presenting author on April 30th, 2024. Only the person listed as the presenting author will receive this notification. The presenting author is then responsible for notifying any co-authors. Notifications will be sent to all presenting authors whether the abstract is accepted or rejected.
  • Q: How do I withdraw my abstract?
    A: If you decide to withdraw your abstract you must notify the ISFG in writing via email at scientific@isfg2024.com.
  • Q: Are their registration requirements for presenting authors?
    A: Accepted authors are expected to pay their own travel expenses and conference registration fees. Presenting authors must be registered for the ISFG 2024 Congress by May 31st, 2024 or their abstract will automatically be withdrawn from the program. Please note that presenting authors need to use the same email address to both register for the Congress and submit their abstract.
  • Q. Whom do I contact with additional questions?
    A. If you have any additional questions, please contact scientific@isfg2024.com.

Submission guidelines

Submission guidelines
  • All abstracts must be submitted through the ‘Abstracts Submission Portal’ published on the meeting webpage.
  • Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered for the meeting.
  • The presenting author need not be the first author, but must be a listed author and marked as such in the corresponding field. A max. of 1 abstract per presenting author will be allowed.
  • The presenting author of an accepted abstract must register and pay to attend the Congress by May 31st, 2024, otherwise the abstract will not be published.
  • After having submitted your abstract, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your reference number and your password. If not, please contact us, we will double check if your submission has been uploaded correctly.
  • You will be able to use your password in case you need to check your submitted abstract or should you need to modify the abstract before the submission deadline.
  • If you have any questions you can get in contact with the Scientific Secretariat: scientific@isfg2024.com.

TITLE
Title should be brief and clearly indicate the content.

AUTHORS

  • Initials and Surnames for every author must be provided.
  • Do not include degrees or titles.
  • The name of the presenting author should be marked at the online form.
  • An author’s name appearing on more than one abstract must be identical in each case.

AFFILIATIONS

  • Each author should be listed by institution, city, state/province and country.
  • Do not include department, division, laboratory, etc.
  • In abstracts where the authors have different affiliations, please indicate for each author the number of the corresponding affiliation

TEXT

  • ALL text must be written in ENGLISH.
  • It should not exceed 300 words including tables which must be in text format, not graphic format.
  • Abstracts will be reproduced exactly as submitted and will not be edited in any way.
  • Abbreviations should be kept to a minimum. Use standard abbreviations generic drug names. Place unusual abbreviations or acronyms in parentheses after first use.
  • Do NOT identify author(s) or institution(s) in text. Make the abstract as informative as possible. Conclusions must be supported by data.
  • If it is possible, use this structure (without the headings):
    • Background or Introduction
    • Material and methods
    • Results
    • Conclusions

No changes to the submitted abstracts will be made by the organization.