CFDR Research Showcase for 2020
Over the past month we have been keeping a very close watch of the news and the direction from Canadian Public Health officials and governments at all levels regarding COVID-19. After careful consideration for the safety and health of conference delegates, speakers and the public, we regret to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 National Conference in June.
The annual DC National Conference is a very important event for the association and for Canadian dietitians, and our primary concern is to support our member community through this moment in time.
On a positive note, we are actively working to bring you select elements of the Conference virtually. Many of our speakers have very graciously agreed to do presentations by distance, and the popular Braindates will be continuing. Plans are in the works and we will share more details as soon as possible.
Early Bird Abstracts
The Early Bird abstract process is complete and all authors have been notified of the status of their submissions.
Despite the cancellation of the National Conference for 2020 in Saskatoon, the abstracts will be published in the Fall issue of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research.
DC and CFDR will be actively working to bring some elements of the Conference virtually and this may include an opportunity for virtual presentations of the Early Bird abstracts.
Plans are in the works and we will share more details as soon as possible.
Late Breaking Abstracts
Despite the cancellation of the National Conference for 2020 in Saskatoon, the Late Breaking abstract submission and peer review process will continue. All accepted abstracts will be posted to the CFDR website in the Summer of 2020. There will NOT be an opportunity for virtual presentations of the Late Breaking abstracts.
Please see the submission process below for more details:
| Early Bird Abstracts (CLOSED) |
Late Breaking Abstracts |
Submissions open January 7, 2020.
Submissions extended until February 10, 2020 at 4 PM EST.
Notification of abstract acceptance by March 16, 2020.
Notification of presentation format will follow. |
Submissions open February 10, 2020.
Submissions close April 13, 2020 at 4 PM EDT.
Notification of abstract acceptance by May 19, 2020.
Notification of presentation format will follow. |
| Abstracts may be submitted in English or French |
Abstracts may be submitted in English or French |
DC members as well as non-members (professionals and students) may submit
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DC members as well as non-members (professionals and students) may submit.
The Late Breaking Abstracts are primarily intended for students/trainees. |
There is a $25 non-refundable fee for ALL submissions. The fee must be paid BEFORE abstract submission, either by cheque to the CFDR office or by telephone call to the DC office to pay by credit card.
Allow at least ONE WEEK for payment processing. |
There is NO fee |
Abstracts must NOT be submitted if they are submitted elsewhere
Abstracts must reflect work that has NOT been presented and /or published previously |
Abstracts must NOT be submitted if they are submitted elsewhere
Abstracts must reflect work that has NOT been presented and /or published previously |
Only one abstract may be submitted per presenting Author
Presenting Authors may be Co-Authors on other abstracts, but may present only one project |
Only one abstract may be submitted per presenting Author
Presenting Authors may be Co-Authors on other abstracts, but may present only one project |
Click the link for the Early Bird eligibility and requirements, review criteria, writing guide, payment instructions and online submission link: Link
Click the link for the sample Early Bird abstract submission form: Link |
Click the link for the Late Breaking eligibility and requirements, review criteria, writing guide and online submission link: Link
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