CO-SPONSORS:

ASCO

ASTRO

IASLC

UofC

Symposium Supporters

The 2012 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology is supported by:

BMS

Genentech

Lilly

  • Amgen
  • Astellas
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
  • Pfizer

Industry Partners

PLATINUM:

Celgene

Genentech

SILVER:

Pfizer

BRONZE:

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

General Poster Session Guidelines

General Information
Poster Set-up and Removal Times
Poster Viewing Sessions
Poster Tube Storage
Tips on Organizing Your Poster
Shipping Your Poster
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General Information

  • ASTRO will provide a poster board, 8 foot wide by 4 foot high, approximately 3 feet off the ground. The surface is fabric-covered fiberboard contained within a 2-inch wide frame and firmly supported on “A frame” legs.
  • Maximum dimensions for a poster are: 44 inches wide by 40 inches high; 111.8 cm wide by 101.6 cm high. Do not exceed these dimensions - two posters will equally share one side of each poster board. Poster should be easily read at a distance of 4 feet.
  • A poster printed on one large sheet is encouraged.
  • The heading should include the abstract title, author names and institutions.
  • ASTRO suggests that you organize your poster by the following sub-headings: purpose/objective, materials/methods, results and conclusions.
  • You are encouraged to bring handouts of your poster.
  • All presenters are required to be at their posters during the reception on Thursday, September 6, 2012, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Poster Set-up and Removal Times

  • Poster Set-up:
    Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Thursday, September 6, 2012, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Poster Removal: *
    Friday, September 7, 2012, 3:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

*ASTRO is not responsible for the removal of your poster. All posters not removed by 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012, will be destroyed. You are strongly encouraged to remove your poster on Friday, September 7 during the time listed above.

Poster Viewing Times and Sessions

Posters can be viewed on Thursday and Friday during the morning and afternoon break and lunch. In addition, a dedicated poster reception* is scheduled for Thursday, September 6, 2012, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, September 6, 2012
    7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
    10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break in Exhibit Hall
    12:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall
    2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall
    5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Poster Session and Reception in Exhibit Hall

  • Friday, September 7, 2012
    7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
    9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Break in Exhibit Hall
    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall
    2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall
    4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall

*Presenters are required to be at their posters during the reception. In the unlikely event that this session is rescheduled, you will be notified via email.

Poster Tube Storage

  • Poster viewing presenters may store their poster tubes in the bins provided at poster check-in. Presenters will be asked to label their tube with their last name. Tubes will be available for pick-up any time the exhibit hall is open.
  • Poster tubes MAY NOT be stored under poster boards. Any tubes left under poster boards will be removed.

Tips on Organizing Your Poster

  • The key to an effective poster display are preplanning, preparation and the flow of information. Decide the overall logic of the poster. Most posters have sequential sections.
  • Posters should stimulate discussion, not give long presentations. Keep text to a minimum. Space your information proportionally.
  • Graphics may be included and are the essential ingredient of an effective poster. Use photos, graphs, tables, charts and images to reflect pertinent points.
  • Tables are preferable to graphics for small data sets.
  • Words and illustrations should go together avoiding clumsy diverting segregation.
  • To attract interest, include a clear title and at least one graphic that encapsulate the work.
  • Rehearse a five-minute chat during which you will explain the key concepts of the research and give examples of facts/statistics to reinforce them.
  • When choosing a background color, remember that neutral or gray colors will be easier on the eyes than a bright color.
  • Remember, good content and designs are the most important elements of your poster.

Shipping Your Poster

  • We recommend that you make arrangements to ship your poster to your hotel addressed to your attention.

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