Abstracts will be reviewed by the International Scientific Advisory Committee and authors will be advised in writing of the outcome of their abstract submission during the week commencing 9 January 2008. Please read the Instructions for Preparation of Abstracts carefully before submitting your abstract.

Abstracts should be submitted ON-LINE at www.cytokines.org.uk by 13 December 2007.

Abstracts must be submitted using the Abstract Template. This will be e-mailed to you when you register your correspondence details with the abstract submission system. To register and submit an abstract, the author should:

• Click here.
• Follow the instructions provided for ‘First Time Users’ to register your email address, correspondence details and to create your own password.
• Once you have registered, you will receive an automatic email confirming your password. You will receive guidance notes for the preparation of abstracts, and the official Microsoft Word abstract template. These can also be downloaded from the on-line system at any time.

Abstract Size

• The maximum number of words is 250 including references (if you add a table or graphics to your abstract, please be aware that this will reduce the number of words you can submit).
• Do not alter the size of the template to enable you to submit a longer abstract. Abstracts are checked for size and rejected if too long.
• Abstracts may be reduced in size for printing, so all lettering/symbols/lines should be clear and distinct.
• Abstracts should be typed single-spaced with minimum type size 11 point, using Arial font only. If you think you may need to use other fonts please contact the Secretariat before submitting your abstract.
• Abstracts must be submitted in English.

Abstract Content

• Abstracts should refer to completed work and not work in progress, should include details of the results to be presented, and should not include phrases such as ‘the findings will be described’.
• Do not use any abbreviations in the abstract title.
• Use standard abbreviations only and place any unusual abbreviation in parenthesis after the full word the first time it appears.
• Use generic names of drugs. References should be kept to a minimum and, ideally, should be consistently presented in Vancouver (numbered) style.
• Tables should not be tabbed text, but instead should be produced using the word-processing package’s ‘Table’.
• If reference is made to proprietary pharmaceutical products or equipment, the manufacturer’s name and location should be included in parentheses.

Abstract Deadline – 13 December 2007

If you have any queries regarding submitting an abstract please contact the Secretariat: tel: 020 8979 8300 or email cyto@hamptonmedical.com