Please read the submission rules before submitting an abstract.
• Abstracts will be collected by online abstract system.
• Abstracts must be received by the announced deadline. Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered.
• All abstracts should be submitted and presented in clear English with accurate grammar and spelling of a quality suitable for publication.
• The authors should ensure that the patient consent is obtained before submitting the abstract.
• Only abstracts with results will be accepted for review. Abstracts stating “data will be discussed in the presentation” will NOT be accepted.
• Presenting authors must be registered participants.
Note: Abstracts of already published articles will not be considered.

Abstract Categories
1. Research Abstracts
Among the submitted abstracts, the best research abstract will be presented as an oral communication during the IKMG meeting and will be rewarded the “Young Investigation Award” (500€). The second and third best research abstracts will be also rewarded (300€ and 200€, respectively).
2. Clinical Cases
Among the submitted abstracts, the 3 best abstracts will be presented as an oral communication during the IKMG meeting, with a specific Certificate.

Abstract Structure
Research Abstracts should follow this structure:
• Background
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion and conclusion

Clinical Cases should follow this structure:
• Background
• Case description
• Discussion and learning points

General structure:
• The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Title, authors’ names, affiliations, references, tables and figures are not included in the word count.
• The abstract may include up to 2 visual elements (Tables and/or Figures), and they must be referenced in the text and numbered in the order they appear. All tables and figures must be accompanied by a caption and list of abbreviations whenever appropriate (e.g., Table 1: description / Figure 1: description).
• The authors’ affiliation should be clearly indicated as follows: Department, Institution, City, Country (e.g., Department of XXXXX, University of XXXX, Lisbon, Portugal). Please note that the country names should be spelled in English.
• Abstract title – must be in UPPER CASE and limited to 25 words. Please submit symbols as words (e.g. Beta, alpha, etc.).
• You may enter up to 3 keywords, separated by commas (e.g., word 1, word 2, word 3)
• Abbreviations and acronyms should be spelled in full and followed by the abbreviation/acronym in a parenthesis the first time they are mentioned in the abstract (e.g. Monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS)).
• Use generic names of drugs in small letters and not trade names. Abstract content must be scientifically valid, objective and balanced and contain no commercial promotional content.
• Do not include patient names within the text or visual elements, as well as any hospital patient ID codes or other details that could potentially reveal patient identities. Figures showing patients faces should be modified and, at least, eyes should be covered or blurred.