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10-13 SEPTEMBER 2015
HILTON ADELAIDE
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
From Rocket Science to Brain Surgery
- Aerospace Medicine and the Neurosciences
From Rocket Science to Brain Surgery
- Aerospace Medicine and the Neurosciences
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ASAM 2015
CONFERENCE
From Rocket Science to Brain Surgery
- Aerospace Medicine and the Neurosciences
10-13 SEPTEMBER 2015 | HILTON ADELAIDE
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Australasian Society of Aerospace
Medicine (ASAM) will host the 63rd Annual
Conference & Scientific Meeting at Hilton
Adelaide from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13
September 2015.
We anticipate more than 120 delegates from
Australia and New Zealand will attend. ASAM
members are mainly medical practitioners with an
interest in aviation and aerospace medicine, and
aeromedical retrieval. Many are also pilots. ASAM
has a strong representation of medical practitioners
in the military.
The purpose of this important national event is to
provide a formal professional development meeting
incorporating opportunities for health practitioners
to interact, share experiences, hear other’s stories,
teach and learn.
This year’s conference theme is “From Rocket
Science to Brain Surgery - Aerospace
Medicine and the Neurosciences”.
Neuroscience covers a broad range of clinical areas
from diseases of the central and peripheral nervous
systems, to mental health, and to disorders of the
special senses and perception. It is axiomatic
that cognitive functioning is critically important for
pilots, and any condition that has the potential to
impair any of the domains of cognitive performance
poses a serious risk to flight safety, for example
early dementia, neurodegenerative diseases, major
depression and traumatic brain injury. Disorders
of vision, hearing and balance are also particularly
relevant, and at times controversial, such as the
debate surrounding the significance of colour
perception. When considering these clinical
conditions, the importance of the neurosciences
in aviation medicine is clear. Abstracts submitted
on topics encompassed by the conference theme
are encouraged, however all papers of aerospace
medicine relevance are invited and will be
considered by the Conference Scientific Committee.
This should make for a fascinating conference
catering to a diverse range of aerospace medicine
interests.
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ASAM will apply to the RACGP for this meeting
to be accredited as an active learning module
eligible for Category 1 points. ASAM will also
apply for CPD points from the Australasian
College of Aerospace Medicine and the
Australasian College of Rural & Remote Medicine.
INVITATION TO
SUBMIT ABSTRACTS
ASAM invites you to submit abstracts for
oral and poster presentations relating to the
theme “From Rocket Science to Brain
Surgery - Aerospace Medicine and the
Neurosciences”. Papers on other issues in
aviation and aerospace medicine will also be
welcome.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER
SUBMITTING AN ABSTRACT
Anyone who practices or is interested in aviation
and aerospace medicine, in particular Designated
Aviation Medical Examiners, Military Medical
Officers, and Specialists.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Selected authors will be invited to present their
papers in an appropriate session. It is anticipated
that presentations will be 20 minutes with
5 minutes for questions.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Posters should relate to either the conference
theme or other aspects of aviation and
aerospace medicine.
Submissions may relate to accepted papers
for which the authors are not invited to make a
presentation, or to studies or reports for which a
formal paper is not submitted.
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ASAM 2015
CONFERENCE
From Rocket Science to Brain Surgery
- Aerospace Medicine and the Neurosciences
10-13 SEPTEMBER 2015 | HILTON ADELAIDE
AWARD FOR BEST PRESENTATION
The ‘Dr Eric Stephenson Award for Best Presentation’ will be presented for the best presentation by an
ASAM member. (Note: the John Lane Oration and Patterson Trust Lecture are excluded from this award).
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
• Abstracts may be submitted by visiting the conference website www.asam2015.org.au and clicking on
the Call for Abstracts tab.
• Authors MUST submit a separate abstract for each presentation put forward for consideration.
• Abstracts must be received no later than 30 June 2015 (extended from 1 June 2015).
• Abstracts may be submitted electronically via:
1. Email to [email protected]
2. If file exceeds 10MB, upload it to www.wetransfer.com or Dropbox for an external download link
• Faxed abstracts will not be accepted.
• Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words.
• Contact details, with the name of the presenter clearly indicated, should be forwarded with each
submission.
• Receipt of your abstract will be acknowledged as soon as it has been received / downloaded and
checked.
• Notification of acceptance will be provided by 1 August 2015.
• Presenters are requested to provide permission to a) reproduce the abstract in the conference program
booklet and b) their presentation on the ASAM website.
• It is hoped that authors will also submit full papers for publication in the ASAM Journal.
• ASAM has adopted a Code of Practice for Scientific Integrity in Presentations and Publications.
The Code of Practice and Declaration for Scientific Integrity can be found at www.asam2015.org.au.
Please submit a signed Declaration for Scientific Integrity with your Abstract.
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ASAM 2015
CONFERENCE
From Rocket Science to Brain Surgery
- Aerospace Medicine and the Neurosciences
10-13 SEPTEMBER 2015 | HILTON ADELAIDE
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
CONTACT DETAILS
PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY
Title (eg. A/Prof/Prof/Dr) First NameSurname
Postal Address
Suburb/CityStatePostcode
PhoneMobile
Country
Email
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
I would like to present an oral paper at the 2015 ASAM Conference
If not chosen for an oral presentation I am happy to provide a poster
Abstract Title
DEADLINE FOR
SUBMISSION OF
ABSTRACTS
5PM,
30 JUNE 2015
NOTIFICATION OF
ACCEPTANCE
1 AUGUST 2015
Author’s Name
Presenter’s Name
PERMISSIONS (COMPLETION REQUIRED):
I give permission for my abstract to be published in the conference handbook and on the ASAM website.
I agree to the ASAM Code of Practice for Scientific Integrity and have attached the signed Declaration of Scientific Integrity.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN ATTENDING/SPONSORSHIP
I am interested in attending. Please add my name to the Conference mailing list (Note: ASAM members will automatically receive updates).
I would like to receive information on sponsorship opportunities.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM & DECLARATION FORM AND RETURN TO:
Email: [email protected] or Fax: 07 3367 0032 or
Post ASAM 2015, c/- Iceberg Events, PO Box 1179, Milton QLD 4064
For enquiries: Roslyn Connor - Event Manager, Iceberg Events | Email [email protected] | Phone 07 3876 4988
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ASAM 2015
CONFERENCE
From Rocket Science to Brain Surgery
- Aerospace Medicine and the Neurosciences
10-13 SEPTEMBER 2015 | HILTON ADELAIDE
DECLARATION OF SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY
Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine
To the Conference Organisers,
I wish to submit the following paper for consideration of presentation at a
scientific meeting held under the auspices of the Australasian Society of
Aerospace Medicine.
Abstract Title
Authors
Institution (if any)
As the corresponding author for this presentation, I confirm that:
• All authors have read and acknowledge the Code of Practice for Scientific Integrity adopted by the
Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine;
• This paper represents the original work of the authors, except where others’ work is clearly referenced. It
presents a balanced view of the available scientific literature as part of a scholarly review or commentary.
• All authors have made a meaningful contribution to the scientific content of the presentation, and agree
to being listed as co-authors;
• The presentation has received the required institutional approvals for publication, if applicable;
• I wish to declare (delete whichever does NOT apply):
• None of the authors has a conflict of interest related to this presentation; or
• The following potential conflict(s) of interest relate to this presentation:
Name
Signature
Date
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