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| Q: How do I submit an abstract? |
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Go directly to http://2012.cns.org
CNS Members: You can login to the abstract center using your CNS Account username and password.
Non members: If you submitted an abstract last year, you may already have a username and password.
If so, try the “Forgot my password” link and type your e-mail address in the box. If you don’t get a username/password from that, create an account.
If you are not a member and have not used the abstract center before, you can simply register.
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| Q: When is the deadline for submissions? |
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March 15, 2012. |
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| Q: Can I submit more than one abstract? |
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There is no limit to the number of abstracts submitted. |
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| Q: What are the presentation formats? |
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There are three types of Original Science:
• Oral Presentations
• Neurosurgical Forum
• Digital Poster
You may indicate your presentation preference but please note that the final decision on the presentation format will be determined by the Abstract Selection Committee.
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| Q: How can I apply for an award? |
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On the General Information tab, select the award you’d like to apply for. The description and qualifications will be listed. You may only apply for one sub-specialty award per abstract in addition to the CNS Resident Award. |
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| Q: How can I add Authors? |
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Go to the authors tab. Search database for authors’ names; if not in database, click on “Register a New Author” Once the Abstract Center closes, you will not be able to add or delete authors. |
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| Q: What information will be required? |
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- Title
- Keywords (up to 4)
- Study Design
- Abstract (300 word maximum) separated into
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
- Learning Objectives (3)
- Declaration of prior submission or presentation
- Disclosure of conflict of interest
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) Disclosure
- Animal Care and Use (IACUC) Disclosure
- FDA Disclosure
Please Note:
Abstracts selected for the Annual Meeting cannot contain advertising, trade names or a product-group message.
Please include generic names or terms in your abstract content. If the abstract includes trade names, names from several
companies should be used, not just trade names from a single company to present all available treatment options. If trade
names or company names are included in your abstract, the CNS reserves the right to remove them to ensure all scientific
content is free from commercial bias.
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| Q: Can I add images to my abstract? |
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Up to 2 images may be attached to your abstract submission. |
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| Q: Can I edit my abstract once it has been submitted? |
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Abstracts may be edited until the deadline for submission after which no changes in content or authors may be made.
- You can login to the abstract center using your CNS Account username and password.
- If you have forgotten your password, click on the “Forgot my password” link and type your e-mail address in the box. If you don’t get a username/password from that, create an account.
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| Q: Who will review the abstracts? |
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All abstracts will be blindly reviewed by a committee of qualified neurosurgeons. |
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| Q: When will I be notified of the results? |
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Notifications of the Abstract Selection Committee's decision will be sent mid-May via e-mail to the corresponding author of all
abstracts, regardless of the outcome. |
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