34th National Nutrient Databank Conference July 12-14, 2010 Grand Forks, North Dakota

Call for Abstracts

We invite the submission of original abstracts to be considered for both oral and/or poster presentation at the 34th National Nutrient Databank Conference (NNDC) on July 12-14, 2010 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  The theme for the 2010 conference is Prairie to Plate: Exploring Food and Nutrient Database Frontiers.  Abstracts concerning all topics related to food composition data and databases are welcome, and abstracts related to the conference theme are particularly encouraged.

Deadline for submission: 

• Oral abstract submission is now closed

• Poster abstracts can be submitted until May 31, 2010

Instructions: 

·         Submit your abstract using our on-line system: 

• Submit abstract in English only
• Body may not exceed 250 words
• Abstracts should be structured with the following headings:

• Research abstracts:  Objective, Materials and Methods, Results, and Significance.
• Descriptive abstracts: Background, Objective, Description, and Conclusion.

• Title of the Abstract;
• Author(s) names (First and Last, degrees, and affiliation);
• 2 or more key words; 
• Funding Disclosure (if applicable)

Please indicate whether you prefer oralor poster presentation as well as which category below best describes your abstract.

• Data Quality, Variability, and Bioavailability
• Analytical Methods and Food Sampling
• New Data for Foods and Food Components
• Databases for Dietary Supplements
• Data for Special Population Groups
• Advances in Using Food Composition Data for Dietary Assessment
• Database Technology (software, Internet, information dissemination)

You should receive a confirmation of receipt by email within 1 business day of submitting your abstract. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact us at Rachel.Fisher@nih.hhs.gov . Please note that abstracts that do not follow the guidelines listed above will be returned. You will be notified by March 15th of the acceptability of your abstract and its designation as an oral or poster presentation. All accepted abstracts will be provided in the NNDC Program and Abstracts booklet.

Registration information will be posted here when available.   Check back often for updates or contact Lisa Jahns

Last modified: March 19, 2010