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Call for Contributions 3Rs Integrating 3 Worlds: Human, Animal and Environmental Health

Be the catalyst of change and shape tomorrow’s future with your contribution! Present groundbreaking research, showcase visionary projects, and drive dynamic discussions in the Scientific Program of the Congress.

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Contribute to the WC13 program

Your contributions are instrumental in designing an impactful and engaging Congress program.

Based on guidelines from the Alternatives Congress Trust to create a well-balanced program reflecting the 3Rs, WC13 Organizing Committee strives to integrate interdisciplinary content for diverse perspectives and learning experience.

Session Submission guidelines

It is now possible to submit a session proposal for WC13. All sessions within the WC13 program will be 90 minutes long. After submitting the session proposal, the Scientific Committee will review the session based on quality, innovation, and inclusivity.

*Please read these guidelines before submitting a session.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Session Proposals are accepted under four main congress tracks and two formats as described below – select the most relevant track for your content and the best format for its delivery.
The WC13 International Scientific Advisory Committee strongly encourages proposals with 3Rs content spanning multiple disciplines and sectors.
Please strive to diversify your proposal by including interdisciplinary content, for example, refinement; reduction; replacement; toxicology; regulatory testing; biomedical research; disease models; technologies (in vitro; ex-vivo; in vivo; in chemico; in silico/big data/AI); regulatory acceptance; global harmonization; education; and bioethics/welfare.
Please integrate multisectoral content and speaker suggestions (from academia, industry, government, and not-for-profit) for diverse perspectives and a learning experience.
Please note that space is limited for proposed sessions. Sessions will be selected via peer review by the International Scientific Advisory Committee.
The WC13 International Scientific Advisory Committee has decided to postpone the deadline for session proposals. With the new deadline, session proposals are due by November 15, September 30, 2024, and can be edited until 1 PM BRT (GMT-3).

Session formats

Updated guidelines 6-9-2024:

The WC13 International Scientific Advisory Committee has decided to change the session format after receiving numerous requests for longer sessions and recognizing the significant interest in the congress. The organizers will contact those who have already submitted sessions to adjust them as needed.

The new session submission guidelines are as follows:

Session length: each session organizer may allocate up to 90 minutes for speakers.
Presentation length: organizers can choose from presentations lasting 15, 20, or 30 minutes.
Session changes: the session will be evaluated and accepted/rejected as a whole as submitted.

There are two types of sessions: Symposium and Workshop. A Symposium is a formal session that provides an in-depth analysis of a 3Rs topic of broad interest, exploring new data, new technologies, and new concepts in the field. It is an information-rich session designed for a diverse, multisectoral audience. A symposium lasts 90 minutes and follows a conventional presentation format. Speaker suggestions should be included in the proposal submission form or selected from accepted abstracts.

A Workshop is a more interactive session, which may include hands-on exposure to technology. It shall address specific topics related to new discoveries, challenges, and emerging needs in the field of 3Rs, with the aim of generating discussion and achieving tangible outcomes to address these needs and challenges. A workshop also lasts 90 minutes and must allocate dedicated time for attendee participation and discussion.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Craft Session Title and Select Theme and Format

The title should be concise yet informative. Use the 3Cs—be creative, concise, and catchy. Carefully select the Track for your proposed session (select from four options) and the most appropriate format for delivery (select from 2 options).

Draft the Session Description/Abstract

This section should provide concise yet comprehensive details for peer review by an interdisciplinary, multisectoral International Scientific Advisory Committee. The session's purpose should be clearly defined, describing the subject matter, emphasizing the research, innovation, concepts, and challenges/issues to be addressed within the selected theme and format. The Session Description/Abstract is limited to 5,000 characters (including spaces), and should avoid the use of uncommon abbreviations and technical jargon. The Scientific Advisory Committee should be able to discern the content and role of proposed presenters solely from the proposal description. Speaker names and titles must not be included in the abstract, as this information will be available to the Scientific Advisory Committee through the speaker identification segment of the proposal portal.

Designate Chair/Co-Chair and Suggest Speakers

You may suggest speakers per session and designate roles as Chair, Co-chair, or Speaker. An individual cannot be a Chair for more than one proposal, but may serve as a Co-Chair for a second proposal. The Scientific Advisory Committee strongly encourages session proposals to accommodate time for the integration of additional late speakers—to be selected by the session (co-)chairs from submitted, accepted abstracts. Please also indicate whether this will be a sponsored session.

Declare Conflict of Interest

Please declare any conflict of interest (personal, financial, or otherwise) that could potentially interfere or undermine the rigour and objectivity of the proposal. If there is a conflict of interest, clearly state the source and nature of the conflict.