1.General Information
- Length: Abstracts must not exceed 300 words, excluding title, author names, and affiliations.
- Language: All abstracts must be submitted in English.
- Submission Format: Abstracts must be submitted via the online submission portal using the designated template. Please note that tables and figures are not
permitted in the submission.
- Deadline: All submissions must be received by 15 June 2025
- Presentation Format: Indicate whether the abstract is being submitted for an oral or poster presentation. The final presentation type will be determined by the
committee.
- Acceptance Notification: Authors will be notified of acceptance by early August 2025
2.Abstract Structure
Each abstract should be structured as follows:
- Title: Provide a concise, descriptive title (up to 15 words) that reflects the main topic of the research.
- Author Information: Include the full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, and email addresses. Designate the presenting author with an asterisk (*).
- Background/Introduction: Briefly state the purpose or rationale of the study, introducing the research question or hypothesis.
- Objectives: Clearly define the main objectives of the research. Ensure these are specific and relevant to the conference themes.
- Methods: Summarize the methodology, including design, sample, data collection, and analysis techniques. Provide sufficient detail to convey the rigor of the approach.
- Results: Present preliminary or final results in a clear, concise manner. Quantitative or qualitative findings should be included, as appropriate.
- Discussion & Conclusion: Summarize the key findings and discuss their significance or potential impact on the field. Briefly mention practical applications or
future research directions, if applicable.
- Keywords: Include up to five keywords relevant to your research.
3.Topics: Authors will be required to select a topic
- Swallowing physiology
- Neurologic dysphagia
- Pediatric dysphagia
- Geriatric dysphagia
- Dysphagia in Head and neck cancer
- Dysphagia in the intensive/critical care unit
- Clinical/Instrumental swallowing assessment and diagnostics
- Therapy, technology, and neurostimulation in dysphagia management
- Case reports
- Miscellaneous topics
4.Award Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the following awards for outstanding presentations:
- Best Poster Presentation (all categories)
- Winner: $300
- First Runner-up: $100
- Best Oral Presentation (all categories)
- Winner: $300
- First Runner-up: $100
Note: All presentations are automatically considered for these awards; no separate application is required.
- Young Investigator Award
- Winner: $300
- First Runner-up: $100
- Eligibility: Open to participants aged 35 or younger. Applicants must submit a recommendation letter or official documentation from their institution to
verify eligibility.
- Best Innovation Award
- Open to participants who wish to compete for this category.