Abstract Information and Submission

The Houston Global Health Collaborative (HGHC) invites all persons wishing to report global health research, innovative projects or novel programs to submit abstracts for consideration to be presented at our 4th Annual Conference: Empower 2016.

 

Types of acceptable research and material include:

  • Clinical/field research
  • Basic science/animal study
  • Program design, implementation, and/or evaluation
  • Systematic review
  • Case study

All abstracts are welcome, but preferred topics include:

  • Building Partnerships
  • Innovations and Developing Technologies
  • Infectious Disease
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Poverty and Nutrition
  • Education
  • Local Opportunities
  • Mental Health
  • Essential Surgical Care

 

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Process

  1. Register for the conference before submitting an abstract at EventBrite link on the Registration page.
  2. Once registered, fill out the abstract submission form below. An email will be sent to your email address to confirm submission.
  3. All abstracts must be submitted by January 7, 2016.
  4. Notification of committee’s decision will occur via email by January.
  5. Abstracts that do not comply with guidelines will not be reviewed or considered for presentation.
  6. For any additional questions, please email hghc.abstracts@gmail.com.

 

Formatting Guidelines:

  • Must be in English
  • Must not exceed 300 words. (Note: This count does not include the abstract title or section titles (e.g. purpose, methods, results, conclusion)
  • Tables, charts or other graphics may not be included
  • Abstracts for field research, basic science/animal studies, program implementation or evaluation and systematic review must be written in the following format:
    1. Purpose
    2. Methods
    3. Results
    4. Conclusions
  • Abstracts for case studies or program development must be written in the following format:
    1. Problem
    2. Intervention
    3. Outcome
    4. Conclusion

 

Abstract Submission Form

Make sure to read the Abstract Submission Guidelines to ensure correct formatting. For any additional questions, visit www.houstonglobalhealth.org or email hghc.abstracts@gmail.com.