The SOFT 2024 Program Coordinators invite you to submit an abstract for SOFT 2024! SOFT's Scientific Program provides a unique platform for forensic toxicologists to present their latest research and discoveries through engaging platform and poster presentations. These dynamic scientific sessions are scheduled from Wednesday, October 30, to Friday, November 1, 2024 in St. Louis, MO.
New Platform Presentation guidelines: This year, we have revamped our Platform Presentation guidelines to enhance the quality of discourse and maximize engagement. Platform presenters will be allocated 12 minutes, with 10 minutes dedicated to the presentation and an additional 2 minutes for questions. We encourage speakers to streamline introductory content and prioritize the presentation of results for a more impactful delivery.
Please Contact the Scientific Program Coordinators, Sara Dempsey and Matt Juhascik with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis!
Abstract Submission & Deadlines
Scientific Program Deadlines:
- Abstract Submissions: Due by June 6, 2024
- Final Decision to Authors: August 5, 2024
- Program Schedule to Authors: August 30, 2024
- Speaker Presentations: Due by October 4, 2024
PRESENTATION INFORMATION
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
- Final Presentations are due by TBD
- Poster Size: Poster boards are 8’ x 4’ (w x h, landscape orientation), posters may not exceed this size.
- File Type: PDF, other file types will not be accepted.
- Disclosure: Please include a “Disclosure” section in your poster that reflects the information on the disclosure form you submitted with your presentation.
- Thumbtacks: SOFT will provide you with thumbtacks to hang your poster on your poster board.
- Presentation Day: Please plan to stay with your poster during the entire poster session so you are available to attendees for questions and discussion.
- Registration: You are required to register for the meeting.
PLATFORM PRESENTATIONS
- Presentations are due by TBD
- File Type: PPT, other file types will not be accepted.
- Disclosure: Please include a “Disclosure” slide in your presentation that reflects the information on the disclosure form you submitted with your presentation.
- Presentation Day: Presenters are allotted 12 minutes for your presentation (10 minute presentation with 2 minutes for questions.
- Registration: You are required to register for the meeting.
Presentation Schedule
Wednesday, October 30
- Poster Prep: 7:00 am - 11:00 am
- Poster Presentations: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
- Platform Presentations: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, October 31
- Poster Prep: 7:00 am - 11:00 am
- Poster Presentations: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
- Platform Presentations: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, November 1
- Platform Presentations: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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