Researchers from the University of Kentucky and other regional institutes share their current findings and ongoing research about the alarming rise in obesity and diabetes rates. Abstracts are being collected for poster presentations. Instructions are below with more information on the event website. 

Abstract Preparation and Submission

• Submit abstracts on the registration site by April 13.
• Titles should include authors and affiliations. Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment to and awareness by the author(s) for the studies described within the abstract.
• Prepare abstracts with section headings such as Objectives, Methods/Results, and Conclusions.
• Do not include references in abstracts.
• Include actual data in the form of numbers rather than graphs.
• Include grant support, including grant source and identifying number, at the end of the abstract.
• The body of the abstract must not exceed 3,000 characters.
• Abstracts will be graded, and grading will determine selection of abstracts for podium presentations during scientific sessions.
• Posters should be no more than 36 inches high and no more than 54 inches wide.