The IGTxImNO Joint Symposium is a two-day scientific conference that brings together scholars from the clinical and research communities who are interested in emerging diagnostic and therapeutic health technologies. The conference is a great opportunity to learn about current research and latest advances within the field of biomedical and diagnostic imaging, artificial intelligence, machine learning and image-guided therapeutics.

With world-class speakers, the symposium provides an exceptional value for students, academics, and industry researchers interested in or working with emerging diagnostic and therapeutic health technologies. This conference offers plenty of opportunities to network and identify other like-minded individuals for collaborations and partnerships. The symposium serves as a showcase for new innovations and breakthrough technologies for industry partners. Discover the latest advances in the field of image-guided therapy including computer-aided diagnostic interventions, treatment planning and clinical decision support systems, therapeutics, simulation and image-guided surgery, robotics, and surgical navigation.

Abstract Instructions

• All abstracts must be submitted electronically to the Conference Management Toolkit (CMT) paper submission platform no later than Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT.
• The abstract should provide a concise and compelling summary of your research. The four Cs of abstract writing include completeness, conciseness, clarity and cohesiveness.
• Introduction/Background (This should include the topic area, context, clinical need, disease target, description of research, novelty of research/innovation)
• Objectives/Methods (Discuss the problem statement, hypothesis, the gap as well as the major points of your work – the design and approach)
• Results (include significant findings of your project showing implications on how this research adds to the body of science)
• Conclusions (include implications of your findings with evidence and data to support your conclusions)
• Technology Transfer or Significance (Novelty, relevance, strategy, collaboration, market, IP, regulatory, etc.) * if relevant
• Keep all elements of your abstract (pictures, tables, graphics, drawings, photos) simple. Abstract should not require extensive explanations and should include references.

Mandatory formatting instructions

• PDF, one (1) letter-size (8.5in x 11in) page maximum, 10 MB maximum
• Times New Roman 11-point font
• All margins must be at least 2 cm
• May be submitted in English or French
• Names and affiliations of ALL authors
• All abstracts must be searchable
• Any figures and/or images must be embedded on the page
• All abstracts must include a title section with title, list of all authors, and institutional affiliations of all authors. Please underline the presenting author if the presenting author is not the first author.
• Abstracts must follow the format: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
• Any figures and/or images must be embedded on the page.  
• By submitting an abstract, the authors agree to allow publication of the content on the symposium website and in publications and communication materials.