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On behalf of the ISCBFM President and the Local Organizing Committee, we invite you to join us at the XXVIIth International Symposium on Cerebral Blood Flow, Metabolism and Function and the XIIth International Conference on Quantification of Brain Function with PET to be held in Vancouver, Canada from June 27–30​, 2015.

Following the tradition of previous meetings, "Brain 2015" will cover numerous aspects within the area of neuroscience research, particularly those related to brain function and metabolism, cerebral blood flow, the function of the neurovascular unit and the b​lood-brain barrier, brain imaging, and cerebrovascular pathology.

Our goal is to present the state-of-the art and novel discoveries that will increase our understanding of brain function under physiological and pathological conditions, and the most promising investigations in brain protection and neuroregeneration.

Leading scientist in these fields, members of the International Society for Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism (ISCBFM) and other exceptional scientists will participate as in previous biannual meetings of the ISCBFM. The program committee is actively working to create an engaging scientific program that will be of interest to you.

Bordered by the Coast Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is recognized as one of the world's most beautiful cities with one of the smallest carbon footprints of any major city in North America.With its diverse and multicultural settings, Vancouver provides an ideal backdrop for ​International exchange. Vancouver with its suburbs is a rapidly growing city of 2.1 million people, with a population originating from more than 60 cultural groups and as many ties to South America and Africa as it has to Europe and Asia. Nestled in spectacular natural settings, with a moderate climate, Vancouver's v​ast array of activities can be enjoyed year round but has an especially spectacular summer, with warm temperatures and low humidity. Leisurely enjoying the city and its surroundings is made easier by its network of pedestrian-friendly streets and shopping areas, accessible beaches and the availability of multiple day-trips to the su​​rrounding mountains.  Vancouver will provide the delegates and their families with a wealth of opportunities for discoveries and enjoyment, at the Conference and beyond

We very much look forward to your participation in Brain 15 and BrainPET'15 and to welcoming you to Vancouver.

Yours Sincerely,

​Edith Hamel
ISCBFM President     

Doris Doudet 
Local Chair   

David Boas 
Scientific Chair

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Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Submission Info

​Participants who would like to present an Oral or Poster Presentation are encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration by the Scientific Committee. Abstracts must be submitted in English no later than Wednesday, February 4, 2014. The Scientific Committee will determine acceptance and placement, taking in to consideration the author's preference for Poster or Oral Presentation.

The presenting author is required to ensure that all co-authors are aware of the content of the abstract before submission to the Secretariat, and of all communications thereafter.

Only the abstracts of registered participating authors will be included in the online scientific program.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS

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Method of Submission: Abstracts may only be submitted online and in English, via the Brain & BrainPET 2015 Website.

Abstract Title: Limited to 25 words in UPPER CASE

Abstract Topic: Abstracts must be allocated to a specific topic for the Scientific Program. Please choose 1 topic from the drop down menu.

Abstract Text: Limited to 500 words

Abstract format: Authors can submit abstracts preferences for oral or poster presentation but the scientific committee retains the final decision to choose the presentation format. Abstracts must be submitted with the following sections:

• Objectives
  
• Methods
  
• Results
  
• Conclusions
  
• References
  

We recommend using word-processing software (for example, Word) for editing your abstract and counting the number of words. 500 word limit

Tables, Graphs and Images

• The submitter is allowed to upload either one table or one graph only.
• A table of maximum of up to 10 rows x 10 columns can be included per abstract.

Draft abstracts: The submission form allows you to store your abstract as a draft in order to make changes. Please note that abstracts must be SUBMITTED before the deadline in order to be sent to review for inclusion in the Scientific Program.

​Confirmation of Submission: After you submit your abstract, you will receive a confirmation email containing the title of your abstract. You can re-enter the submission link at any time to view your abstract.

Notification of Acceptance: Authors will receive confirmation of accepted abstracts by the end of March 2015. Following notification of acceptance, the presenting author must register for the Conference by April 30, 2015; abstracts can only be presented on receipt of the registration fee. Please note the early registration deadline is April 14, 2015.

Before you begin, please prepare the following information:

Presenting author׳s contact details
- Full first and family name(s) 
- Affiliation details: department, institution / hospital, address, city, state (if relevant), country
- Phone number
- E-mail address

Co-author(s) contact details
- Full first and family name(s) 
- Affiliation details: department, institution / hospital, address, city, state (if relevant), country

All abstract should be submitted in English no later than February 4, 2015.

To submit your abstract please click here.

REGULATIONS

1. I confirm that I have previewed this abstract and that all information is correct and in accordance to the abstract submission guidelines provided on the Congress website. I accept that the contents of this abstract cannot be modified or corrected after final submission and I am aware that it will be published exactly as submitted.
2. Submission of the abstract constitutes my consent to publication (e.g. Congress website, program, other promotions, etc.)
3. I warrant and represent that I am the sole owner or has the rights of all the information and content ('Content') provided to BRAIN 2015, Kenes International and Agency for Integrated Care (Hereafter: 'Organizers'). The publication of the abstract does not infringe any third party rights including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights.
4. I grant the Organizers a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, translate, distribute, and display the Content.
5. The Organizers reserve the right to remove from any publication an abstract which does not comply with the above.
6. I herewith confirm that the contact details saved in this system are correct, which will be used to notify me about the status of the abstract. I am responsible for informing the other authors about the status of the abstract.