Sponsoring Organizations
Click on the links below to visit individual websites
American Pediatric Society
Society for Pediatric Research
Ambulatory Pediatric Association

Alliance Organizations

Program Information

Program Committee & Contacts

Awards

Registration & Housing

Exhibits

Support and Partnerships

Future Meetings

Past Meetings

Pediatric Related Links

Contact Information

Mail Address:

Suite B-7
3400 Research Forest Drive

The Woodlands, TX  77381 USA

Telephone:  281-419-0052

Facsimile:  281-419-0082

Email:  info@pas-meeting.org

 2003 Late-Breaker Abstract Submission Deadline: 
Tuesday, March 4, 2003

• 2003 Late-Breaker  Instruction Guide (includes Payment Form).

• 2003 Late-Breaker Abstract Form  Word Document    (Copy to your computer: File a Save As)

• 2003 Late-Breaker Abstract Form PDF Form—Use only if unable to use file above

• Technical Support

 Late-Breaking Science — Call for Abstracts 

The purpose of this call is to ensure, in particular, that the authors of reports on clinical trials which might not have been ready for reporting at the time of the fall abstract deadline, have the opportunity to present at the annual spring meeting.  In the past, some large clinical trials have missed the window of opportunity for presentation at our meeting, because of circumstances beyond the control of the investigators, and have subsequently been either reported in less prestigious or inclusive venues or published before the time of the next annual meeting.  Thus, the need for a "late-breaking" session is clear.  In addition to large clinical trials, other important and consequential pediatric research might also be considered.

All abstracts will undergo peer review and scoring similar to other abstracts, and the PAS Program Committee reserves the right to decide whether the abstracts are appropriate for inclusion in a Special Session.  Our new process will provide a predictable point of access for high quality and news breaking research that truly is late for reasons beyond the control of investigators.  Importantly, this avenue is not an alternative to the usual submission process or deadline in the fall.  If abstracts are not submitted sufficient in numbers or not conducive to platform presentations, then some consideration will be given to a poster session.  It is anticipated that the acceptance rate will be much lower for all abstracts submitted late and will depend primarily on the scientific quality and the reason for the lateness.  In particular, evaluation for inclusion in the late-breaking science session will be based on impact and novelty.  Emphasis will be given to large clinical trials as well as breakthrough reports of scientific consequence.

  
 If You Must Use a Paper Form 

The official 2003 PAS Late-Breaker Abstract Form can be downloaded if you have Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click below for each of the following:

• 2003  Late-Breaker Abstract Instruction Guide (includes Payment Form).

• 2003 PDF file— Abstract  Form  PDF Format