Abstracts

ASLMS members can access the LSM Journal to see abstracts and ePosters from ASLMS 2019. Learn More

Abstract submission has now ended for the 2019 Annual Conference. Thank you!

You are invited to join the scientists, researchers, and clinicians who will present their work at the premier international meeting in the field of medical lasers and energy-based technologies.

Why submit an abstract?

• The ASLMS Annual Conference is the world’s most prestigious gathering of medical laser and related technology professionals!
• Approximately 70% of first-deadline submitted abstracts will be selected for oral and/or ePoster presentations.
• Accepted abstracts are published in a special, online-only edition of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, the internationally renowned journal of ASLMS.
• Accepted ePosters are placed on electronic display at the conference and published on the ASLMS website following the conference for member-only viewing. A limited number of ePosters will be selected for presentation within the ePoster Town Hall.
• Awards are given for best abstracts in specific sessions (qualifications may apply). See below.

Which Abstract Category Should I Submit To?

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New ePoster Oral Presentation Opportunity and Early Career Abstract Submission Process

Abstract Awards

*Late breaking abstract submissions do not qualify for awards*

Best Overall Basic Science and Translational Research Award

• Abstracts from each category are nominated by Section Chairs.
• Nominee must submit an ePoster to accompany the abstract.
• Abstracts and ePosters are reviewed by the Awards Review Committee and final awardee is selected.
• Winner receives a $1,000 honoraria and an award plaque.

Dr. Richard E. Fitzpatrick Clinical Research and Innovations (BEST OVERALL CLINICAL) Award

• Abstracts from each category are nominated by Section Chairs.
• Nominee must submit an ePoster to accompany the abstract.
• Abstracts and ePosters are reviewed by the Awards Review Committee and final awardee is selected.
• Winner receives a $1,000 honoraria and an award plaque.

Best of Session Awards

• Abstracts are nominated by Section Chairs for each abstract session.
• Winners receive a $150 honoraria and an award plaque.

Outstanding Early Career Abstract Awards

• Abstracts are nominated by Early Career Session Section Chair(s).
• Winners receive a $150 honoraria and an award plaque.

ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Committee Early Career Development Award

• This award is given in recognition of a high-quality abstract study, submitted by the initial abstract deadline, by an Early Career author and accepted to an abstract session for the current ASLMS Annual Conference.
  • The ASLMS Central Office will notify qualifying, accepted abstract authors when application forms for the ASLMS Women In Energy-Based Devices Committee Early Career Development Award are available and details of the submission process.
• Either a characteristic of the clinical/research team or an experience during the study must exemplify at least 2 or more goals of the ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Committee:
• Highlight the excellence of women involved in ASLMS.
• Address the challenges women may confront in academic and other professional settings.
• Advance networking and training opportunities for ASLMS women.
• Educate ASLMS members about gender-bias.
• Encourage young women to choose STEM careers especially those involving energy-based technologies.
• The selected awardee will receive a $500 honoraria and an award plaque. The award will be given during the Celebration of ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Event.