DISS2025 Poster Session Information

Welcome to our poster session—an integral part of the conference designed for presenters to display their research and interact with attendees. This session covers a wide array of topics, including quantitative methods and their applications in pharmaceutical development, clinical research, and biomedical studies. Participants can engage in one of three formats:

Poster Presentation Session (11:30am – 1:30pm on April 10, 2025)
All submitted posters will give a traditional interactive poster presentation.
Poster Lightning Talk Session (3:00pm – 5:00pm on April 10, 2025)
Selected posters will deliver brief and focused talks on their posters’ key points.
Early Career Poster Award Competition
This will offer an exciting opportunity for students and postdoctoral researchers to gain recognition for their work.

We invite all participants to explore these dynamic formats and contribute to the rich scientific dialogue they foster.

*Registration fees for poster presenters are greatly reduced. Please, note the fee structure for poster presenters:

Student Poster Presenters: $50.00 (Reception included)
Non-Student Poster Presenters: $150 (Reception included)

Please send all inquiries with the subject line “Poster Submission for DISS2025” to Dr. Lisa Wruck and Dr. Roland Matsouaka.

Poster Submission

Submission Formats:
- Abstracts: Submit in Word or PDF format.
- Posters: Only PDF format will be accepted. Please note that posters submitted in PowerPoint format will not be considered.
Submission Deadlines:
- For Special Sessions and Competitions:
  - If you wish to be considered for the Poster Lightning Talk Session or the Early Career Poster Award Competition, please submit your posters by 5:00pm on February 15, 2025 (EST).
- Regular Submissions:
  - For all other regular poster presentations, please submit your posters or abstracts by the deadline of 5:00pm on March 15, 2024 (EST).
How to Submit:
- Please submit your posters and abstracts via the provided Google Survey link.
- If the Google Survey link is inaccessible, kindly contact Dr. Lisa Wruck and Dr. Roland Matsouaka

Poster Presentation

Posters will include the title and name(s) of the presenter(s). We encourage the extensive and creative use of visualization to effectively communicate your message. Limited text and large fonts are recommended to allow the poster to be read from several feet away.

The poster presentation session will be 11:30am – 1:30pm on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Posters previously presented at other conferences are welcome.
The recommended poster size is 60″ X 42″. However, if you are using an existing poster of a different size, it will also be accepted.
Posters will be on display during the symposium on April 10. Boards and tacks for mounting your poster will be provided at the venue.

Poster Lightning Talk Session

If your poster is selected, you will be invited to give an oral presentation during the Poster Lightning Talk Session.

The Session will take place Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
To be considered as a presenter, your full poster (PDF format, not an abstract) must be submitted by 5:00pm on February 15, 2025 (EST).
Selected posters will be notified via email by March 3, 2025.
Each presenter will be allocated 10 minutes for their lightning talk. Further details will be provided to selected participants.
Presenters may use either electronic posters or presentation slides during their talk.

Please ensure your submission is on time and prepare for the possibility of presenting in this exciting session.

Early Career Poster Award Competition

This competition is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

All current graduate students and postdoctoral researchers during year 2024-2025 are eligible to enter the competition.

To participate in the competition, your full poster (PDF format, not an abstract) must be submitted by 5:00pm on February 15, 2025 (EST).
Submission of a letter from the advisor is required to confirm the status of the student or postdoctoral researcher. The letter should contain the statement:

“I certify that [STUDENT OR POSTDOC NAME] is a [CURRENT POSITION] at [INSTITUTION] for the academic year 2024-2025
and has been principally responsible for the research that will be presented in the poster session at DISS 2025.”

All submissions will be reviewed, and finalists will be chosen based on the quality of their work.
Finalists will be notified via email by March 3, 2025.
Finalists will give an oral presentation during the Poster Lightning Talk Session, scheduled on Thursday, April 10.
The poster committee will evaluate submissions based on its scientific merit and the quality of the presentation.
Winners of the competition will be announced during the Keynote session on Friday, April 11, 2025. Each recipient will be awarded a certificate and a prize.

Participants are encouraged to submit their posters promptly and prepare for the chance to present at this prestigious event.

Poster Submission Deadlines Overview

Submission Material	Submission Deadline
*Early Deadline:*
For the Poster Lightning Talk Session and the Early Career Poster Award Competition – Poster (PDF only) – A letter from advisor (Word or PDF; for the competition only)	5:00pm February 15, 2025 (EST)
**Regular Deadline:**
For all other regular posters – Poster (PDF only) or Abstract (Word or PDF)	5:00pm March 15, 2025 (EST)