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Midwest Microbiome Symposium Abstract Guidelines

We are excited to invite you to submit your abstract to the Midwest Microbiome Symposium, Tiny architects: The microbiomes shaping our world. This year's symposium will be held May 12-14 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus, Ohio.

 

  • Abstracts should include the following information (also see example abstract below):

    • Presenter Full Name

    • Presenter Status: Undergraduate, Graduate, Postdoc, Not a Trainee

    • Would you like your abstract to be considered for a short talk?: Yes/No

    • Abstract Title

    • Full Names of Authors, Underline presenter name

    • Author Departmental and University / Institution Affiliations

  • Abstracts should be limited to 300 words and not include diagrams, illustrations, or other graphic objects.

  • Abstracts should contain the following:

    • Adequate background for broad scientific audience (1 point)

    • Concise summary of methods and results (or overview of results that will be shared) (2 points) 

    • Be written clearly (e.g., no typos, awkward phrasing) (1 point)

 

Selected trainee poster presenters will be notified by April 25, 2025

No specific template is required. Suggested poster size: 48” height x 36” width

If you have questions, please email microbiome@osu.edu. 

We look forward to receiving your abstract!