Call for abstracts

Congress delegates are invited to submit abstracts of their work for presentation as a poster communication at the XXXIX Nordic Congress in Clinical Chemistry, 17-20 September 2024, Stockholm, Sweden. There will be two main abstract tracks for this congress: Scientific and Development and Improvements.  

Submissions of abstracts across the whole spectrum of clinical chemistry are welcome. During abstract submission you will be asked to select one topic from a list of categories that best describes the content of your abstract. The topics will be used for reviewing and indexing purposes, and assignment of poster display at the event. 

For the first time in the history of NCCC, we are proud to introduce the innovative abstract track of Development and Improvements. The imperative of refining laboratory operations cannot be overstated, as it plays a pivotal role in elevating efficiency, precision, and safety. The Development and Improvements track positions itself as a catalyst for positive change within laboratories by encouraging a mindset that values ongoing refinement, proactive adaptations to emerging challenges and enhancement of the overall capabilities of the laboratory. Here we take a step back from standard scientific publication format to make room for a broader perspective to harness the collective intelligence and experience of all within the clinical chemistry laboratory discipline. This to ensure the inclusion of all types of expertise to promote innovative solutions and practices.

We are also excited to announce that, in recognition of outstanding contributions, there will be awards for the best abstracts within each of the two main tracks of the conference – Scientific and Development and Improvements. This initiative aims to celebrate and encourage excellence in research and innovation.

The awards are as follows:

First Prize: €1000
Second Prize: €500

Abstract submission

Only abstracts for poster presentations can be submitted for NCCC 2024. To submit an abstract, use the presentation portal Appinconfs and follow the instructions given therein. Abstracts submitted in any other way will be rejected.

Submissions of abstracts across the entire spectrum of clinical chemistry are welcome. Abstracts will be accepted in two main tracks – Scientific and Development and Improvements.

All contributions are grouped by track and topic. Authors are reminded of their responsibility to properly classify their abstracts. Topics will be used for reviewing and indexing purposes, and assignment of poster display at the event. We strive to accommodate the original preferences indicated in your abstract submission, but please note that we reserve the right adjust the track or topic of the submitted abstracts.

The Abstract Committee will review all received abstracts, and abstracts assessed to be of particular scientific interest will be given the opportunity of an oral presentation in one of the parallel poster sessions. Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of the abstract on 30th of May 2024. Sometimes, important emails might mistakenly end up in your spam folder. To ensure you don't miss out on important information, please review your spam folder regularly.

Abstract instructions: Scientific

Ensure that your abstract adheres to the following guidelines:

TITLE: The title should be a maximum of 150 characters. Be concise and clear while summarizing the main focus of your research.

BACKGROUND AND AIM(S): Present a concise introduction to the study's context and its objectives. Clearly state the problem or research question your study addresses.

METHODS: Describe the research methods employed, including data collection, experiments, analysis techniques and statistical methods. Do not withhold technical details that are essential to understand your approach.

RESULTS: Provide a straightforward presentation of your study's findings. Avoid vague phrases such as "results will be discussed." Use precise language to convey your outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS: Summarize the key insights derived from your study and their implications. Ensure that the conclusion is clear, concise, and supported by the presented results.

Comply with the 300-word limit for the abstract body, exclusive of the title, author names, and affiliations. Author names and affiliations must be entered as specified by the presentation portal. The text should be clear, concise, and written in proper English. The content cannot have previously been published in any peer reviewed academic journals.

Abstract instructions: Development and Improvement

Ensure that your abstract adheres to the following guidelines:

TITLE: The title should be a maximum of 150 characters. Be concise and clear while summarizing the main focus of your research.

NEED: Clearly describe the unmet need to motivate the study. Please note that the study can be a local improvement in your lab, however if the unmet need is known to be present elsewhere it should be stated.

APPROACH: Describe how the problem was addressed, with a relevant approach or method selected. Describe why you choose that approach.

BENEFIT: The result should be presented in a concise way and the benefit clearly demonstrated. If the results can have broader applications of use for other labs, please describe.

Comply with the 300-word limit for the abstract body, exclusive of the title, author names, and affiliations. Author names and affiliations must be entered as specified by the presentation portal. The text should be clear, concise, and written in proper English. The content cannot have previously been published in any peer reviewed academic journals.

Poster instructions

If your abstract is accepted, a poster should be submitted and presented at the congress. Poster presenters should adhere to the following guidelines:

• Use a poster size of 84 cm x 119 cm (A0) in portrait orientation (the poster wall dimensions are 99 cm x 138 (W x H))
• Keep the text to a minimum.
• To ensure optimal visibility, use a font size of 32 points or larger.
• Feel free to incorporate images, graphs, and tables as needed. Please ensure that you have permission from the copyright holder in case you wish to use copyrighted material.
• Ensure that the content on your poster follows a logical sequence.

Please note that electronic versions of the posters will not be provided. The congress organizers will supply pins for mounting the posters onto the poster wall.

Terms and Conditions

Authors are allowed to use their own material for educational purposes, as well as posting to the author’s website.  Later inclusion of the results in journal publications is generally accepted, but some top ranked journals may have different policies.

The presenting author is required to register as a congress delegate. You may be the presenting author on one poster only, but you can be co-author of several abstracts.

Upon submission, the submitting author verifies that all co-authors have approved of the content of the abstract. The submitting author will serve as corresponding author and is responsible for informing the co-authors about the status of the abstract.