Researchers with new results in areas relevant to the meeting topics are encouraged to submit abstracts for consideration for lecture and/or poster presentation. We are striving to ensure the broadest possible coverage and exchange of recent advances. Please submit abstracts electronically through the form below. If you do not have access to the web, you may submit by e-mail to janetbarr@aol.com. Abstract length--approximately 300 words (no graphics).

Important Dates

February 1, 2009	Abstract deadline for lecture and poster abstracts
February 22, 2009	Exceptional abstracts reporting on important late breaking developments will still be considered for oral presentation if submitted by no later than February 22
April 1, 2009	Deadline for late-breaking poster abstracts
April 2009	Preliminary Program posted on our web site
June 1, 2009	Final deadline to submit poster abstracts

If company approval is required prior to submitting the abstract for oral consideration, please indicate so by February 1 and give the title, authors and a brief description of the kind of material that you would like to present; also indicate when approval is expected. This material will be kept confidential.

Poster abstracts received by April 1, 2009 and accepted by the Organizing Committee will be included in the Preliminary Program.

Abstracts received by June 1, 2009 and accepted by the Organizing Committee will be included in the Final Program.