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The 2019 ASPHO Conference

May 1-4, 2019
New Orleans, LA
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

2019 Call for Papers and Posters

General Information Regarding Paper & Poster Abstracts

The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Conference Planning Committee invites the submission of abstracts for papers and posters to be presented at the 2019 ASPHO Conference, May 1-4, 2019 in New Orleans, LA.

Important Dates

Submission
The system will remain open from November 1, 2018, to January 8, 2019. The system will close at 3:00 pm CT on January 8, 2019 and additional submissions will not be accepted. The deadline will not be extended.

The system may be slower on January 7 and 8 due to the higher volume of submissions. ASPHO is not responsible for abstracts that are not submitted by the deadline due to a slower system.

Notification
Submitters will be notified in February 2019 regarding selection of their abstract.

Instructions for Online Abstract Submission

The goal of the ASPHO Conference Planning Committee is to solicit the very best, original, basic, clinical, and social science abstracts that relate to the field of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. It is understood that any individual abstract may be part of an on-going project. Paper/Poster abstracts previously presented or published in whole or in part may be submitted to the ASPHO. However, these abstracts should be updated or modified in some way.

Keep in Mind:

  • All communication will go to the Submitter.
  • Abstracts are limited to 400 words. Tables and charts will not be accepted.
  • All submitters (including those who submit case reports) must include the following components in the body of the abstract:
    • Background
    • Objective
    • Design/Method
    • Results
    • Conclusion
  • Submitters must indicate the institution, city, state and country where the research was done.
  • It is essential that each submitter select a theme (topic) for the abstract being submitted.
    • Hemostasis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
    • Red Cells
    • Hematology - General
    • Leukemia/Lymphoma/Histiocyte Disorders
    • Solid Tumors
    • Bone Marrow Transplant
    • Case Reports
    • Outcomes Research
    • Quality Improvement/Patient Safety

All accepted abstracts will be published on the ASPHO website and in the Pediatric Blood & Cancer Journal (online format) as submitted. Please check your submission carefully before clicking the "Submit" button in the submission system. ASPHO will not allow any changes to the abstract once the system closes on January 8, 2019.

Conference Registration Guidelines for Presenters

Paper and poster abstracts will be presented during concurrent session time blocks throughout the Conference. Papers and posters will be presented on May 2- 4. Presentation times will be assigned at the time the abstract is accepted; authors cannot request a specific presentation date/time. Prior to submission of a paper or poster, at least one author must agree to attend the ASPHO meeting and to participate as the paper or poster presenter. ASPHO will not waive the registration fee for presenters. Presenters are responsible for all personal expenses (e.g., travel, hotel) and for conference registration fees.

Selection Criteria

Paper and poster submissions will be reviewed and rated by members of the Conference Planning Committee who have expertise in the research or clinical area to which the submission belongs. Each submission will be reviewed for its scientific or clinical importance, ethical practice, and study design.

Frequently Asked Questions
View the FAQs for additional information or questions.

Please read all submission guidelines prior to submitting your abstract.

For questions regarding the ASPHO meeting or your proposal, please contact ASPHO Member Services, 847.375.4716 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .