Host and pathogen heterogeneity in tuberculosis

Registration includes:

• Admission to scientific sessions and symposia materials (stationary)
• Tea/coffee, Lunch, Dinner, Gala Dinner
• Accommodation (only if opted for)
• Transport from designated hotel/hostels to Symposia venue

Payment

Payment can be made by Bank transfers. Selected registrants will be informed separately with details of payment.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation to be considered following proper justification.

Selection criteria

Abstract submission is required for participation in the meeting. Limited seats are avaliable for registration without abstract submission.

A selection committee comprising of researchers in the field will be formed to screen the submitted abstracts for value/quality and relevance to the symposia. Few outstanding abstracts will be selected for short talks and flash talks during the meeting.

Abstract guidelines

Maximum length of the abstract is 250 words excluding author names and affiliations.

Encouraged to include a Graphical Abstract (no more than 6 x 4 inches)

Poster specifications

Poster size: 4 feet (W) X 3 feet (H)

Travel grants and registration fee waivers

Travel grants and registration fee waivers are available for participants.

Selection of awardees is handled directly by the organizers. EMBO travel grants and registration fee waivers are allocated on the basis of the quality of the submitted abstract.

Applicants do not need to apply separately for these but should indicate on the registration form if they wish to be considered [(for events using our registration system)].

Additional travel grants are available for EMBC Associate Member States Chile, India, Singapore and Taiwan.

Child care grants

EMBO Courses and Workshops offers grants to offset additional childcare costs incurred by participants or speakers when participating at any EMBO Courses and Workshop funded meeting. Eligible costs include fees for a caregiver or child-care facility, travel costs for a caregiver, or travel costs for taking the child to the meeting etc. Please indicate on the registration form whether you would like to be considered for the grant. Please also describe how you intend to use the childcare grant and specify the sum that you will need.

Sustainability

Choose a centrally located venue with good public transport connections and close to major transport hubs

Serve only vegetarian food on at least one day of the meeting (1 point)

Serving locally sourced food

No bottled water, opt for water fountains/tap water in jugs

No single-use wares such as disposable cutlery, cups, plastic bottles or cans

Code of conduct

Anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy

At EMBO, we believe that harassment and discriminatory behaviour are unacceptable in any setting. EMBO's code of conduct is applicable for all participants of this EMBO meeting and can be found here.