CALL FOR POSTERS
19th International Conference on Genome Informatics (GIW-2008), Gold Coast Australia, 1-3 December 2008

POSTERS are solicited for the 19th International Conference on Genome Informatics (GIW-2008), to be held at the Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort & Spa, Gold Coast, Australia from 1-3 December 2008. For more details go to http://www.mlaa.com.au/giw2008

We welcome posters in all areas related to a computational understanding of biological systems at the molecular level, including theoretical and practical research, software and databases, particularly at a genome-wide scale or with a systems orientation. Posters presenting relevant research institutions, facilities, centres and programs are likewise welcome.

SUBMISSIONS
An abstract must be submitted for each poster. Poster abstracts are limited to 2 pages including title, text, figures, tables and bibliography. Please see below for Abstract templates, which follow the same style as for full papers but are limited to 2 pages each in length. All abstracts must be submitted via the site

http://www.easychair.org/conferences?conf=giw2008poster

Poster abstracts will be reviewed. Accepted poster abstracts will be compiled into a poster book and distributed as part of the registration package. Additionally, a number of notable abstracts may be selected for short oral presentation at the conference.

POSTER ABSTRACT TEMPLATES

Poster/Demo Abstract LaTeX2e Template
fullpaper-latex2e-template.tex 10 KB
sample.eps 85 KB
JSBi.eps 85 KB
graphics.tar.gz 22 KB

Poster/Demo Abstract MS Word Template
fullpaper-msword-template.doc 74 KB

Sample PS file
fullpaper-latex2e-template.ps 306 KB

Sample PDF file
fullpaper-latex2e-template.pdf 123 KB

POSTER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Posters may be either printed (presented on a poster board) or electronic (presented wholly or in part on a laptop or monitor). Printed posters should be no larger than 120 x 85 cm (A0 size). We encourage posters to be presented in portrait orientation (i.e. maximum 120 cm high and 85 cm wide) but those in landscape orientation (i.e. maximum 85 cm high and 120 cm wide) will also be accommodated. For larger sizes or special requirements, please contact Mark Ragan (contact information below).

The conference venue supports a limited number of electronic posters. Electricity is 240V. Tables and extension cords will be provided; any other equipment is provided by prior arrangement only. Electronic posters will be presented in the same poster sessions and rooms as all other posters.

IMPORTANT DATES
Poster submission opens: Friday 4 July 2008
Poster submission deadline:Friday 10 October 2008
Poster decisions: Monday 20 October 2008
GIW-2008 conference: Monday-Wednesday 1-3 December 2008