Presenting a poster at SLAS2018 is an effective way for participants to communicate their research to their colleagues and is often the "presentation method of choice" for many scientists.
To be considered for a poster presentation, you must first submit an abstract for consideration by the SLAS2018 Program Committee. Space is limited so; submit your poster abstract today by clicking the box to the right.
Monday, October 30, 2017
(Deadline for inclusion in Student Poster Competition)
Monday, January 22, 2018
(Final Poster Abstract Submission Deadline)
Please note that a schedule of poster presentations will be available via the SLAS Event Scheduler in late-November, 2017.
Poster Presentations Sessions are scheduled for Monday, February 5th, Tuesday, February 6th, and Wednesday, February 7th in the SLAS2018 Exhibition Hall at the times shown below. Posters may be displayed for the duration of exhibition hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Poster presenters will be assigned a poster presentation number and presentation date upon acceptance of their submitted abstract.
Presenters must be present for the duration of their scheduled poster presentation session to "present" their poster content. However, SLAS encourages poster presenters to display their posters for the duration of exhibit hall hours on all three exhibition dates.
Poster Set-Up:
Any time after 10:00 am (on Monday, February 5th)
NO LATER THAN NOON
Poster Presentation:
Monday, February 5th:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, February 6th:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 7th:
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Poster Tear-Down:
Any time after 3:00 p.m. (on Wednesday, February 7th)
*Note the Exhibition closes at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7th
Poster size may not exceed 3 feet 7 inches [109 cm] across and 3 feet, 6 inches [107 cm] high.
Each board will be numbered on the upper left corner. Be sure you place your presentation on the board number for which you have been assigned. If you do not know your poster assignment number, please refer to the Conference Final Program. Note that you will be sharing a poster board with another presenter; there will be two posters displayed per board.
Posters not printed according to the specifications above will be removed and discarded.
Pushpins will be available to mount your poster. Handouts are encouraged as is a mechanism (envelope) for collecting contact information of participants wishing to receive more information on your poster. Envelopes will NOT be available and you may not encroach on your boardmate's space with your supplemental materials.
NOTE: There will NOT be a table underneath the poster board.
Scientific posters should be prepared in accordance with ACS Style Guidelines
Arrange the poster for logical flow top left to lower right. The panels may be numbered in the order they should be viewed or you may use chart pak colored tape to guide the viewer.
The poster should include the following elements:
NOTE: Poster presentation may not be used as a sales or marketing opportunity. No hardware, books, accessories, or saleable items may be displayed at a poster.
Poster presenters are encouraged to display their posters for the duration of the exhibition hours at SLAS2018, but presenters are required to be available to present their poster content based on their scheduled presentation date and time. Presenters will be assigned to one of the following five poster presentation sessions:
Posters will be displayed in three distinct and marked areas throughout the SLAS2018 exhibition floor. Poster numbers are color coded by track and include a unique four digit presentation number. Each presentation number is preceded by a letter (A, B, C, D or E) which designates which session the poster is presented within. A key is on this page above. Presentation date and numbers will be distributed on a rolling/monthly basis between October and January upon review/acceptance by the SLAS2018 Program Committee:
Track: | Color: |
Advances in Bioanalytics, Biomarkers and Diagnostics | Blue |
Assay Development and Screening | Green |
Automation and High-Throughput Technologies | Yellow |
Biologics Discovery | Brown |
Cellular Technologies | Magenta |
Chemical Biology | Gray |
Data Analysis and Informatics | Red |
Drug Target Strategies | Purple |
High-Definition Biotechnology | Black |
Micro- and Nanotechnologies | Orange |
SLAS has partnered with the FedEx Office located inside the San Diego Convention Center to offer poster presenters a 50% discount on all posters printed through FedEx. Your posters will be produced and conveniently held for you onsite at the San Diego Convention Center (the office is located in the Lobby across from Hall D near the main entrance). Poster presentation boards are 4'x8' and will host 2 posters per side per board. Therefore, posters should not exceed 42"x43" (107 cm x 109 cm) in size.
Click here to order now. Please forward your questions to usa1324@fedex.com or call +1.619.525.5450.