Abstract Submission 2021

  • We are only accepting abstracts from (1) post-doctoral fellows and (2) PhD, MSTP, and PSTP candidates. One abstract representing each Hillman Cancer Center research program will be selected to deliver a 10-minute talk during the retreat. If you elect this option, your deadline is Sept 7. If you prefer the poster session, your abstract deadline is Sept 21. If your abstract is selected for the 10-minute presentation, you are not eligible for the poster competition but you may present a poster.

    • Deadline for abstract submission if you want to be considered for a ten-minute talk is Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 4 pm. No exceptions.
    • Deadline for abstract submission (no talk) is Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 4 pm. No exceptions.
    • Presenting authors must also register for the retreat.
    • Abstracts will be accepted from (1) post-doctoral fellows and (2) PhD, MSTP, and PSTP candidates. We will not accept abstracts from faculty, clinical staff, laboratory staff, administrative staff, etc.
    • 300 word maximum.
    • No images, charts, or tables are allowed in the abstract.
    • All abstracts must be submitted online using the form below.
    • Upload Word documents only. PDFs will NOT be accepted.
    • Each abstract may be submitted only once. Please be sure that all authors are aware of and consent to the submission.

  • I Abstract Submitter Information

  • II Presenting Author Information

  • Please provide a cell phone number or other number where you can be reached on October 12, 2021 in the event that you are a poster winner.
  • if applicable, e.g., Dr. John Smith.

  • III Abstract Category, Title, Author Names and Affiliations

  • Please order the categories in the likely order, top to bottom
    • Basic
    • Clinical/Translational
    • Population Science

  • Note: Category selection will be reviewed by judges and is subject to change.

  • List presenter first (see Notes and example below*)

  • *Notes:

    List presenter's name first.

    Abstract title and ALL author names and affiliations must also be included in your uploaded abstract document, as instructed in Section IV.

    *Example:

    Smith A (1), Roberts JB (2)

    1) UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA

    2) Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

  • IV Abstract

  • Please edit your abstracts carefully prior to submission as there will NOT be an opportunity to make modifications afterward. Maximum text is 300 words.

    Upload Word documents only. PDFs will NOT be accepted.

    No images, charts, or tables are allowed in the abstract.

    In your uploaded document, provide the following information:

  • Example: Smith A (1), Roberts JB (2)
    1) UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA
    2) Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
  • (as appropriate/applicable)
  • Max. file size: 750 MB.