Poster Abstract Submissions
The goal of the poster session is to showcase the work of GA4GH and related activities that will enable the responsible, voluntary, and secure sharing of genomic and health-related data to the broader genomics and health community. Poster applications will be evaluated by the GA4GH Secretariat based on scientific merit and relevance to the ongoing development of GA4GH Roadmap Deliverables.
Important Dates
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Poster Submissions Due
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September 30
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Accepted posters are confirmed; Presenters will receive further instructions
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June - September
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Posters are mounted by this date/time
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October 21 at 5pm
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Poster Sessions
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October 21 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
October 22 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
Posters are removed by this date/time
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October 23 at 5pm
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Poster Guidelines
Dimensions
Please use 36" x 48" for your poster dimensions.
Content & Design
- Ensure the poster is readable from distances of at least 3' (90 cm)
- Include the title, authors, and affiliations in the heading
- The content of the poster should be visual and targeted to a general/layperson audience
Printing
The printing of posters will be the responsibility of the presenter. On-site printing is available at the FedEx Office Print & Ship Center inside the Hynes Convention Center.
Poster Mounting
If your poster is accepted, you will be assigned a number which will correspond to the location where you will mount your poster. All poster boards will be numbered in advance. Please mount your poster by October 21 at 5pm. Posters should remain on the board until the end of the meeting on October 23. Posters not removed by 5pm on October 23 will be discarded.
Presentation
Presenters must be registered for the meeting and standing next to their boards to present their poster during the cocktail receptions between 6:00pm - 7:00pm on Monday, October 21 and 5:00pm - 6:00pm on Tuesday, October 22. In between poster sessions, we encourage presenters to leave their contact information for attendees who may wish to follow-up.