Preparing Your Abstract Please make your abstract as informative as possible, structured under these headings: - Objectives: background and specific aims of the study - Methods: methods used - Results: summary of results obtained - Conclusion: conclusion reached Requirements - Language: All abstracts must be submitted and presented in English, with grammar and spelling suitable for publication. If an abstract contains non-English words or characters, please include an English translation. - Topic: Choose one of the abstract topics listed above. - Length: The abstract body is limited to 300 words, excluding the title and author/affiliation information. - Abbreviations: Please use standard abbreviations only. Special or unusual abbreviations are not recommended.

Oral or Poster Presentation Presenting Authors may request oral, poster, or either format. The WMC XI Scientific Programme Committee will consider your preference but makes the final decision on the presentation format for each abstract. Presentation preparation instructions will be sent together with your acceptance notification.

- Ensure all co-authors have consented to be listed on the abstract. - Ensure the accuracy of all content, and that it does not infringe the copyright or other rights of any third party. - Confirm that the study meets ethical guidelines for research and publication, including the legal requirements of the country where the study was conducted. - Inform co-authors of the status of the abstract.

- You will receive a confirmation email when your abstract is submitted, edited or withdrawn. - Decisions will be sent by email by 31 May 2027. - For each accepted abstract, at least one author is expected to attend the congress. The Presenting Author must register and complete payment by the registration deadline to be included in the scientific programme and presentation schedule.