Abstract Content

Previously presented or published work can be referenced, but CANNOT be the thrust of a submitted paper. The following sections are REQUIRED and should be IN THIS ORDER.

TITLE: Type the abstract title in UPPER and lower case letters spanning both columns. Use a short, substantive title.

AUTHORS AND CO-AUTHORS: The presenting author's name must be underlined. This person is expected to present the paper. If emergencies at the time of the symposium prohibit the participation of this designated author, the chair(s) of the symposium must be notified as soon as possible. Type author(s) name(s) and institution with city, state, country and zip code. List email address of presenting author. Do not use titles; i.e. M.D., Ph.D., etc. Type in upper and lower case type. If the affiliations of the other authors are different from the first author, designate affiliations of other authors by a superscript to note which author goes with which affiliation. Affiliations of all authors are required.

ABSTRACT SUMMARY: This is required. A maximum of 50 words.

INTRODUCTION: A short introduction is required.

EXPERIMENTAL METHODS: Experimental Methods are optional but recommended.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Results and Discussion is required.

CONCLUSION: A Conclusion is required.

REFERENCES: References are required.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Acknowledgements are optional.