Is there an abstract submission fee?
 No

Are there rules about previous presentations and adaptations of data at conferences and in publications?
 Encore and adapted presentations are permitted. All abstracts will undergo review by the Abstract Review Committee who will assess for scientific merit and novelty. The submitting author must provide the name of the conference/publication, presentation/publication date and presentation venue.

Is a trial-in-progress abstract allowed?
 Yes

Is there an author limit for abstracts?
 No

Is there a word limit or character count to which we should adhere?
600 words; 1 chart or graph is allowed (word count does not include title, authors, author affiliations, references or disclosures; there is no limit to the number of references allowed)

Can we include graphs and charts?

Yes, but these will not be posted in the final BJD publication.

Who owns the copyright on the accepted abstract/presentation?

The authors own all copyright to their accepted abstract(s)/presentation(s)

May a non-author present on behalf of the authors?

Yes, for non-accredited poster presentations (i.e.: those that are being posted on the RAD website)

No, for accredited poster or oral presentations (i.e.: those that are being presented during the late-breaking session)

May an industry employee present on behalf of the authors?

Yes, for non-accredited poster presentations (i.e.: those that are being posted on the RAD website)

No, for accredited poster or oral presentations (i.e.: those that are being presented during the late-breaking session)

Is industry sponsored research allowed?
Yes; however, due to CME guidelines, only non-industry employees will be allowed to present if accepted for an Oral Presentation.

Is society sponsorship required for admission?
 No

Are QR codes allowed on the posters?
 No

Do you have any policy regarding the usage of brand names or trademarks in abstracts or posters?
Brand names, trademarks and logos are NOT allowed - only generic names may be used.

Will you accept an abstract presenting only the study design?
 It would be preferable if the abstract included the results/read outs; however, if they are not available at the time of submission but will be presented at the conference, that would be acceptable.

What are the Embargo Rules, if any?

None for encore presentations

For primary disclosures, scientific dissemination must be reserved until after presentation at the conference. Press releases and media coverage are allowed in advance of the conference provided that data is not included.

Where will the abstracts be published?
All accepted abstracts will be published in the British Journal of Dermatology (BJD) as well as on the RAD Website.

What is the post-conference abstract availability date/access venue?
 In perpetuity

Is there a language requirement for the abstracts?
 English

I have additional questions?

Please email info@gotoper.com along with your abstract number and submitter. Only those with an abstract number will be responded to.