The Call for Abstracts for the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America is now currently open. The HFSA 20th Annual Scientific Meeting will once again feature:
- Posters
- Rapid Fire Abstract Sessions
- Oral Abstract Award Sessions
- A special Issue of the Journal of Cardiac Failure with published poster abstracts
The Submission Deadline is April 11, 2016.
For more information about the submission guidelines, the online process, awards eligibility, and related issues, go to the 2016 Abstracts Submission page on the HFSA website. The website also features a YouTube video with detailed advice on abstract and poster preparation, including expert times and specific examples.
HFSA appreciates the significance that research plays in the future of patient care and in the development of young researchers. Posters and oral abstract presentations are an essential part of the HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting and submissions are encouraged from all professional disciplines. Accepted abstracts will be displayed as posters in a designated section of the Exhibit Hall from Saturday – Monday, September 17-20, 2016. Award Sessions and Rapid-fire Abstract sessions are included in the scientific program. Abstracts on heart failure research are invited in the following categories:
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Cardiovascular Structure / Imaging
- Clinical Care
- Clinical Trails
- Electrophysiology / Arrhythmias
- Epidemiology / Prevention
- Molecular Biology / Genetics / Cell Therapy
- Biomarkers / Neurohormones / Cytokines
- Quality of Care / Outcomes
- Surgery / Transplantation / Devices
- Management Strategies / Adherence / Self Care
- Performance Improvement Initiatives/Case Studies
HFSA offers three award competitions at its annual meeting. Details and eligibility requirements will be available in the coming weeks on the HFSA website here:
- Jay N. Cohn New Investigator Award – Clinical/Integrative Physiology
- Jay N. Cohn New Investigator Award – Basic Science
- Nursing Investigator Award