Abstracts and posters 2022

Background
Danish Cancer Research Days 2022 is the largest Danish cancer conference, bringing together researchers, clinicians, patients, and policy makers. We will again this year invite selected submitters to present their research on stage. Danish Comprehensive Cancer Center (DCCC) and the Danish Multidisciplinary Cancer Groups (DMCG.dk) hope to see you at the Danish Cancer Research Days.

Invitation to present research findings
During the conference, we would like to cover current research ranging from across the entire Danish cancer research field. We invite all those interested to submit abstracts on research projects, clinical trials or other research activities related to cancer. Abstracts will be evaluated on the basis of cancer relevance as well as on the outcomes, quality, and generalisability of the research. In addition, the perspectives of the project; how newsworthy the study is and the extent of the national embedding will be taken into consideration. Abstracts on ongoing projects and clinical protocols are also welcome.

If your submitted abstract is accepted for this conference, you will receive further practical information. Please note that the poster must be publishable at the time of the conference. We expect all posters to be available on both conference days of august 25 and 26. We also ask you to be aware, that getting your abstract accepted does not automatically register you for the conference.

Two types of presentation on stage
Head stage session: Seven young scientist abstract submitters will be given the opportunity to present their research on stage in the session 'Aktuel dansk kræftforskning i rampelyset' / 'Current Danish cancer research in the spotlight'. After submission deadline, seven presenters will be selected; information about this process will be sent directly to the selected presenters. The criteria for selection are originality, scientific quality, and cancer relevance.

Small stage flash talks: In 2022 we are adding a flash talk stage to the poster sessions. A selected number of participants will be invited to present their work using a maximum of 3 slides. Information about this process will be sent directly to the selected presenters.

Formal requirements
We call for abstracts within the entire cancer field. The categories in the submission form are as follows; please choose the most fitting category.

• Personalised medicine, biomarkers & diagnostics
• Clinical trials
• Emerging treatments
• Morbidity, late effects & rehabilitation
• Patient involvement
• Palliation and psychosocial support
• Clinical epidemiology and database research
• Screening

Abstract submission
Please submit the abstract through the link below.

• https://dccccancer.wufoo.com/forms/qqahmnl1agq5mx/
  (Submission deadline has passed - link is closed)
  
  Regrettably, it is not an option to save the content whilst working on the form, so please prepare all information prior to filling in the form. Please be careful that all information, titles, grammar etc. is correct, as the text will be used to generate an electronic abstract book for all participants at Danish Cancer Research Days which will be accessible online as previous years.
  
  The form is structured as shown below
  Abstract title: Max 250 characters including spaces.
• Category: Choose the most fitting of the given categories.
• Presenting author: Please enter your full name as follows: e.g. Peter Sindbjerg Petersen.
• Presenting author's email: Only one abstract is allowed per presenting author.
  Please enter the email address, where we can best reach you.
• Presenting author's title: e.g. PhD student, professor.
• Presenting author's affiliation: Department, Institution.
• Authors and affiliation: Please list all authors (please include presenting author again) with last name followed by initials, followed by department and institution (e.g. Pedersen, P.S., Department of Nuclear Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital). If two or more authors share the same affiliation, please use numbering.
  Please consult the abstract book from DKD-2021 if in doubt; https://www.dccc.dk/siteassets/danske-kraftforskningsdage/abstract-book-og-poster-book/abstracktbook---endelig-med-forside.pdf
• Abstract text: Please structure as follows and please include these headlines in the text: Introduction| Materials and Methods| Results| Conclusions. Max. 2000 characters including spaces.

It is NOT possible to upload tables and figures.

The presenting author is responsible for presenting the poster. Only one abstract per presenting author is allowed.
Abstracts and posters can be made and presented in either Danish or English according to your preference.

Submission deadline
We request that you submit your abstract through the link above no later than April 27, 2021.

Information regarding acceptance will be sent to the listed e-mail address by June 1, 2021.

Separate information will be sent to those who are selected to present on stage.

Registration for the conference
Registration for the conference opens early May on www.dccc.dk and www.dmcg.dk and ends early July.
Please note: submitting an abstract is not a registration for the conference.
 

Questions
Questions are welcome at dccc.info@dccc.dk
An FAQ can be found at www.dccc.dk or www.dmcg.dk

My abstract has been accepted – should I do anything further?
Yes. Presenting authors are required to register for the conference via https://www.conferencemanager.dk/danskekraeftforskningsdage2022 - please choose 'Poster presenter'

** Please note, that there is a limited number of seats at the conference**

How will my poster be displayed if my abstract is accepted?

• Poster session: The posters will be displayed in the foyer of Comwell Kolding and will be accessible on both conference days. There is a scheduled poster session Thursday and Friday in which conference participants have the opportunity to visit the posters of choice. All presenting authors are expected to be able to give a brief and precise two-minute oral presentation of their poster to visitors during the poster session which also provides an opportunity for dialogue.
  
  
• Presentation on stage: Seven abstract submitters will be chosen to present their research on stage in the conference session "Current Danish cancer research in the spotlight". The criteria for selection are originality, scientific quality and cancer relevance. Further information about the process will be sent directly to the selected submitters. The seven selected presenters are not to bring a poster.
  
  
• Flash Talks: a number of poster managers are selected to present their work in flash talks of max 3 slides during the poster session. Information about this process is sent directly to the selected.
  
  
• Abstract book: We will be assembling an electronic abstract book containing all accepted abstracts. The abstract book will be available on the website. To see the 2021 conference abstract book click here

What are the formalities for the poster?

• Maximum width: 90 cm
• Maximum height: 120 cm
• Print on fabric or paper is optional
• Language (English/Danish) is optional

Who can be awarded a poster prize?
This year's poster prizes are awarded to the best-presented poster. The awards are given on the basis of a clear visual presentation of solid academic content. Furthermore, an engaged and precise oral presentation of results will be emphasised as will originality. Thus, the award is given to the poster presenter, who has excelled in the dissemination of his research to the spectator, both clear, interesting and where the main points are clear from the poster itself.
The poster prize is DKK 5,000 and will be awarded on Friday 26 August. Please note, that the awards will be transferred to research accounts only.

We are two (or more) abstract authors, who shall we name as presenting author?
It is only possible to enter one presenting author. It is required that all presenting authors are participants at the conference.

What should I do if I am unable to present my poster?
If you are unable to attend the conference, you can appoint a colleague to present the poster on your behalf. The person in question has to be registered for the conference and cannot be listed as presenting author on another poster.

When can I hang up my poster?
It will be possible to hang posters up between 09.00 and 09.45 on Thursday 25 August.
There will be overview posters at the location indicating where the respective posters will hang.
We recommend that participants from the local area arrive in good time to avoid queues immediately before the start of the conference.

What should I bring to hang up my poster?
There will be material available to hang the posters up. Only the available material may be used.

For how long will the posters be displayed?
All posters must be taken down on Friday after 15.00 and must be taken down before kl. 16.30.

When am I expected to be at my poster during the conference?
It is expected that you will be at your poster during the poster session on Thursday and Friday.

Will the conference programme be in English?
Abstracts and posters can be made and presented in either Danish or English according to your preference. The majority of the additional presentations at the conference will be in Danish.