Trainee Research Day 2024

Review this guide prior to accessing the online abstract submission site:

• Only one abstract per presenting/first author will be accepted.
• Abstract should be written in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct format.
• Abstract body (combined fields) cannot exceed 350 words. Abstracts >350 words will be truncated.

Abstract Field Descriptions

Presenting Author: Enter presenting/first author’s name

Co-Authors: Enter the co-authors’ names in the order of contribution or in the order they should appear on the submitted abstract with the presenting/first author listed first.

Affiliation/Institution: List the institution name in parentheses next to appropriate author. Example: Tom Jones (UIC); Mary Meyer (Loyola); and Lisa Silver (U of C0)

Title: Use a short, descriptive title.

Category: Select from the list provided.

Abstract Body: Cannot exceed 350 words. Abstracts >350 words will be truncated.

• Introduction: The introduction must contain a brief statement of the question, hypothesis, or objective.
  • Outline the background for the problem being studied.
  • Identify the problem.
  • Why do we care about the problem?
  • What scientific gap is the research filling?
  • Define the question, hypothesis, or objective.
• Methods: Methods, including statistical techniques.
  • A clear, concise description of the methods used including research design and statistical analysis.
  • Human studies must note approval of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and informed consent.
  • Animal experiments must note approval of an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
• Results: Essential results, including data, sample size, and statistics.
  • Data aligned with methodology and objectives.
  • Must include at least preliminary data.
• Conclusions: Place results into context of previous knowledge or literature. Discuss results including limitations within the framework of stated question or hypothesis.

Preparing and Printing of Posters at Quick Copy at RUSH

• Recommended poster template
• The maximum poster size is 45” x 45” as space is limited.
• Trainees are responsible for printing costs.
  • Standard photo finish is $65.
  • Canvas nylon is $75.
  • The payment method is cash only.
  • Deadline for printing requests is Wednesday, March 13.
• For more information, contact Quick_Copy@rush.edu.

Poster Boards

• A1/2 board will be allowed for each poster.
• The maximum poster size is 45” x 45”.
• Poster set-up is on Wednesday, March 20 between 3 - 5 p.m.
• Check-in your poster using QR code on your poster card.
• Posters should be on display on Thursday, March 21 between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.