10th Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference - CANCELLED

The abstract deadline has passed. No additional abstracts can be accepted.

Important:

• Abstracts submitted to other conferences are welcome.
• The maximum length of all abstracts is 350 words.
• Abstracts may include plain text only: no figures, graphs, or tables can be included.

Abstract Submission Links:

• Create a New Abstract
• Resume a Saved Abstract/View a Submitted Abstract

PLEASE NOTE: Submitting an abstract does not automatically register you for the conference!  Neither you nor any investigator listed on your abstract will automatically be registered to attend. Click here to register.

A limited number of travel awards may be given to oral and poster presenters from academic institutions greater than 100 miles outside metro Atlanta based on merit and need.

Notification of selection for oral or poster presentation and travel awards will be sent via email in early May 2020.

FREQUENTLY ASKED ABSTRACT QUESTIONS

What makes a high quality abstract?

• Significance to child health
• Innovative ideas or approaches
• Clearly defined methods
• Data and results (if pending, state whether they will be available by the date of the conference)
• Properly formatted according to the instructions and free from grammar or punctuation errors

Who can submit an abstract?

• Child health researchers of any level may submit abstracts, including students, trainees, staff and faculty.

Can I submit more than one abstract?

• Yes. There is no limit to the number of abstracts one person may submit for this conference.

What information will I need to submit my abstract?

• Contact details for the corresponding author or staff person
• One or two keywords that describe the abstract
• Whether the abstract is related to a pilot grant awarded by the Pediatric Research Alliance or a pediatric research center
• If the abstract relates more to basic research, clinical or translational research, outcomes research or technology
• If you would like the abstract to be considered for both poster and/or oral presentation and would like to be considered for a travel award
• Abstract title
• Abstract authors IN CORRECT FORMAT. Please do not copy and paste from another source without correctly formatting names per the abstract submission form instructions. 
• Abstract in PLAIN TEXT ONLY. The system does not allow for the inclusion of tables or figures.

The best address to use for the Georgia Aquarium parking deck entrance using GPS is 246 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30313.  

Parking in the official Georgia Aquarium parking deck is included with your registration; please pick up a parking voucher at the registration desk when you arrive. 

Once in the parking deck, USE THE WEST ELEVATORS located on the corner of Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd and Luckie Street and follow signs to the Oceans Ballroom.  PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW SIGNS TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE/East Elevators. The East Elevators will take you to the main entrance of the aquarium, not the ballroom. 

Click here for detailed directions and parking information.

Taking MARTA:

The main thing you need to know when arriving by MARTA is that you do not enter the conference area through the regular front entrance of the aquarium. The entrance to the conference center is by the parking deck off Ivan Allen, Jr. Blvd.  

MARTA by Train:
The Georgia Aquarium is a 10-15 minute walk from the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station on the Blue/Green line or from the Civic Center or Peachtree Center Stations on the Red/Gold line.

MARTA by Bus:
Bus service is available to the Georgia Aquarium from the Civic Center MARTA bus station and Five Points MARTA station via Route 32.

The following hotels are within walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium. Click here for a map.

Ask for the "GA Tech rate" to receive the most current discounted room rate.

Hyatt House Atlanta Downtown
431 Marietta St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
1-866-974-9288 or 404-332-5522

Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center
100 CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-0000

Embassy Suites Centennial Park
267 Marietta Street
Atlanta, Georgia, 30313
404-223-2300

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown
275 Baker Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
404-577-2001
 

1) What is the cost to attend the conference?

• The general registration fee is $50 until May 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM or $60 at the door.
• The registration fee for students, residents, fellows and postdocs is $15 until May 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM or $60 at the door. 

2) Why is there a fee to attend the conference?

• Participation in this conference has grown substantially since the first conference was held many years ago. While we have been fortunate to continue to receive generous contributions from most host institutions and several sponsors, it is now necessary for us to charge a nominal registration fee to help cover expenses. Registration fees cover approximately 20% of the total cost of the conference.

3) How can I pay the registration fee?

• If you register before May 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM, you may pay via credit card, Emory smartkey or CHOA cost center. Simply select the ticket type you would like on the registration page.
• If you register on site, you may pay via credit card. Only credit cards will be accepted on site. No smartkeys or cost centers will be accepted on site.

4) Is the registration fee waived for anyone?

• The registration fee is not waived for anyone, but is significantly reduced for those students and trainees (residents, postdocs and fellows) who register in advance.
• The registration fee is not reduced for students or trainees who register on site, even if they are presenting a poster. Everyone who registers on site the day of the conference must pay the $60 registration fee.
• Postdocs include only those individuals whose official titles include postdoctoral. It does not include postdoctoral staff members such as Research Associates and Research Specialists.

5) What if I miss the advanced registration deadline? Can I still attend?

• Yes, you may still attend the conference if you miss the advanced registration deadline; however, the registration fee will be higher. Everyone who registers on site the day of the conference must pay the $60 registration fee.

6)  Will I get a refund if I can no longer attend the conference?

• You may receive a refund of your full registration fee until 30 days prior to the conference. After May 12, 2020, no refunds will be given.

7) Will CME credits be provided?

• Yes. The Emory University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

8) Is this conference suitable for high school students?

• While the focus of the conference is child health research, the content itself is for adult researchers. If a student under age 18 is interested in attending, the student should contact Jennifer Villasenor.