Topics:
1. Multiple tumors and the pituitary
2. Multiple tumor syndromes and the thyroid
3. Parathyroid disease and multiple neoplasia
4. Genetic counseling for MEN1 and MEN2
5. Medical treatment of hypercalcemia
6. Pancreas and syndromes
7. Adrenal neoplasms and genetic syndromes
8. Pheochromocytomas, paragangliomas and related syndromes
9. Surgical approaches in Endocrine Tumours
10. New Medical treatments for Endocrine Tumors

Call for abstracts:
Information for authors
The Scientific Committee invites authors to submit abstracts to be considered for inclusion in the Scientific Program as Oral or Poster Presentation. Participants wishing to contribute to the Scientific Program of the Congress are kindly requested to submit their abstracts before May 30th, 2008, together with the registration form and the registration fee of at least one author (Presenting). The Scientific Committee will endeavour to schedule abstracts according to authors’ preferences but reserves the right to decide on the final form of presentation. A selected group of papers related to the workshop will be published shortly afterwards in the Journal of Internal Medicine or the Journal HORMONES.

Abstract Format
1. Size: The abstract should not exceed 350 words.
2. Style: We recommend that the abstracts are structured into paragraphs, such as Background, Aims, Methods, Results, Summary/ Conclusions. The abstract must be typed in English in Times New Roman 11pt and will be adjusted in size for printing.
3. Please enter your information as follows:
a. Title: The title must be in capitals and should not exceed 20 words.
b. Author’s names: The name of the Presenting Author should be mentioned first underlined. Separate multiple authors with commas.
c. Institution(s): Abbreviate if necessary; full postal addresses are unnecessary.
d. Background: A short introduction is needed to the background of the study. Limit information to the essentials.
e. Aim: Please mention the aim of the study.
f. Methods: Give enough details for the reader to understand what techniques were used; include details of statistical methods.
g. Results: Results must be stated. Should the method produce numerical data, then numbers must be presented with appropriate statistical results.
h. Summary/ Conclusions.
i. References (up to three): Surname(s), initials, title of paper, volume, pages, year.

How to submit
Papers should be submitted only by email at info@era.gr along with the presenting author’s contact details.

Acceptance / Rejection of Presentation
The Scientific Committee will review all submitted abstracts. Selected abstracts will be presented as Oral or Poster presentations. Authors of abstracts accepted for presentation will receive notification and information regarding their presentation, by May 30th, 2008.

Oral Presentations
All authors will be informed in written of details concerning their exact time of presentation. The scheduled time of each presentation should not exceed 8 minutes plus 2 minutes discussion. Poster Presentations will be preferred, due to limited time limits.

Poster Presentations
Posters will be gathered, numbered and listed according to the Scientific Committee’s instructions. Posters will be affixed, discussed and removed on the dates and at the times, which will be communicated to authors. Posters Size: Maximum width: 85 cm, Maximum Height 150 cm. Only scotch tape and self-adhesive pads are allowed.

PC Reception
A PC reception desk for acceptance and checking of PC disks will be located nearby the Congress Halls. All PC disks should be clearly labeled with the author’s name and the respective session. Speakers are kindly requested to hand out their PC disks at least 2 hours prior to their respective presentation.

Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be given to each registered participant, during the Workshop.

Abstract Sample
TITLE IN CAPITALS
Alpa Author, Beta Collaborator, Delta Associate, Kappa Investigator Dpt. of Vascular Surgery, Institution Name, City, Country
Background. In this section, please state the background of this investigation. Aims. Describe the Aims of this investigation.
Methods. Please state the methods of this investigation. Please state the methods of this investigation. Please state the methods of this investigation. Please state the methods of this investigation.
Results. Please state the results obtained from this investigation.
Summary/ Conclusions. Please state the summary/ conclusions of this investigation.