Abstract

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Abstract submission is open to both local and international delegates.
2. All abstracts submitted must be in English.
3. Once an abstract is selected, at least one of the authors MUST register for the conference.
4. Payment for conference registration should reach the Conference Secretariat before (Date of registration and payment deadline for accepted abstract) to ensure that your abstracts will be published in the e-abstract book.
5. The abstract title should not exceed 120 characters.
6. The abstract should not exceed 300 words.
7. Abstracts submitted must follow the abstract submission guidelines instructions and required information as stated. The MAC 16 Scientific Committee reserves the rights to disqualify the abstract if any needs are not met.
8. Encore Abstracts will not be accepted in line with congress guidelines. (ie re-submission of an original abstract with minor changes in authors)
9. For further details on registration, fees and payments for the conference, kindly visit www.memsmac.org/registration

Abstract Submission Guidelines:

1. Please read the instructions carefully, as abstracts submitted not according to these instructions will not be accepted.
2. Abstracts can only be submitted electronically through the official Conference website (www.memsmac.org). Abstract sent by post, fax or email WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Delegates may submit more than ONE abstract (please use the same email address).
3. Only submissions received by 30th March 2026 will be eligible for Best Oral & Best Poster prizes.
4. Your abstract will be published in the e-abstract/e-programme book as submitted. Please ensure you check your data carefully before submitting.
5. Please contact the Conference Secretariat at abstracts@memsmac.org should you need any assistance.
6. All submitted abstracts will undergo a peer-review process by a panel of expert reviewers.
7. Accepted abstracts will be selected for either oral or poster presentations. The MAC 16 Scientific Committee reserves the right to re-categorise any accepted abstract. The decision by the committee is final and irrevocable. Only selected abstracts will be published in a supplementary copy of Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (JAFES).
8. Authors will be notified of the method of presentation, which will be decided by the MAC 16 Scientific Committee.
9. Abstract submitters will be informed of the status of their abstracts once the reviewing process is completed.
10. Judges' decisions are final. No appeal will be entertained.

Young Investigator Award:

Upon submitting your abstracts for Oral Presentation, your abstract might be selected for Young Investigators Award if you meet the following conditions:

1. The first author/presenter must be 40 years old or less
2. The work submitted may be from any related topics for MAC 16.
3. The bulk of work which is submitted must be performed by the author himself/herself.
4. Authors of submitted abstracts are required to register for the congress.
5. The author himself/herself should present the paper during the congress as a finalist for the Young Investigator Award.
6. A panel of judges shall decide on the winners and the judges' decision is final.

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Submission Instructions