Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Session Topics

1. Structural Biolgy

Membrane proteins
Protein-nucleic acid complexes
Structural genomics
Structural biology in disease/structure-based drug design
Macromolecular assemblies
New tools for macromolecular crystallography
Hot structures

2. Chemical Crystallography - Structure and Properties

Inorganic and nano-materials
Charge density studies
Organic crystal engineering and structure
Metal-organic crystal engineering
Superconductivity and crystal properties

3. Specialised Techniques

Neutron and synchrotron sources and applications
Advanced imaging techniques
Small angle scattering and soft materials crystallography
Powder diffraction
Electron microscopy and diffraction

Selection of Young Scientists for Plenary Symposium Session

A new feature of this AsCA meeting will be a Plenary Symposium Session for young scientists, "AsCA Rising Stars". Six speakers will be selected from the submitted abstracts to participate in this symposium. Those eligible for selection will either be current PhD students or a young post-docs (thesis submitted after October 2006).

When the abstract is submitted, a letter must be provided by the young scientist's supervisor requesting that he/she be considered for this session and confirming their eligibility. The supervisor must then ensure that any young scientist they are recommending comes prepared to give a 15 minute plenary presentation.

Young scientists selected to participate will be notified the evening before the 'Rising Stars' symposium. Two speakers will be selected from each of the meeting's main themes, Structural Biology, Chemical Crystallography, and Specialized Techniques. Application should be made before July 31, 2009.

Download the Application Form for Rising Stars

Travel Grants for Presentation by Students and Postdocs

Limited funds will be available to help students and postdocs in attending AsCA'09 by contributing toward travel expenses. Preference will be given to those presenting a talk or poster. Interested participants should submit application before July 31, 2009.

Download the Application Form for Travel Grants

Abstract Submission

Please follow the detailed guidelines for abstract submission.

1. Abstract Format in WORD Files

Each abstract should fit on one A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) page including main text, figures, tables, and references with 2.5cm margins at the top, left and right sides, and 2.0cm margin at the bottom. Single-line-spacing and a single blank line space when start with a new paragraph.

Title of the abstract: Boldface 14pt, Flush left. Do not capitalize the title except the first letter.

List of the Author: The First Author¹, Second Author², Third Author³, ...... Use Times New Roman 10pt, flush left, and underline the name of the presenting author. Do not include the title of the authors (such as Prof., Dr., etc.)

Author Affiliation: Including mailing and e-mail address, Times New Roman 10pt, Italics, flush left.

Body of text: Times New Roman 11pt.

2. Submission

Abstracts should be submitted as an e-mail attachment (in Microsoft Word format or Rich Text File (.rtf)) to the Secretariat at wsy@moon.ibp.ac.cn. Abstracts should be received no later than ~~June 30, 2009~~ August 5, 2009.
A sample abstract can be downloaded from the AsCA'09 website and used as a template (download the sample ). Please contact the Secretariat by e-mail or fax in case of difficulty.
The presenting author should indicate at the time of abstract submission if you would prefer to give your work as an oral or poster presentation. This indication will be used only as a guide in organizing the scientific sessions, and we cannot guarantee that all preferences will be met.
The Program Committee of AsCA'09 will determine the suitability of the submitted abstracts after the submission deadline.
The abstract book will include only those of which at least one of the authors has been registered to the Conference. We cannot guarantee the inclusion of your abstract in the abstract book if they arrive later than the deadline. Faxed copies will not be accepted.
Please indicate AsCA'09 Abstract in the Subject line when sending your abstract by e-mail.
Abstracts that fail to meet the above requirements will NOT be accepted.
The deadline for abstract submission is ~~June 30, 2009~~ August 5, 2009.

3. Acceptance Notification

Notification of the abstract acceptance will be sent to the authors by e-mail before August 15, 2009.

For further assistance, any messages are welcome via email to the Secretariat: wsy@moon.ibp.ac.cn, findwayfrom@163.com