Abstract information
Abstracts on all conference topics listed and any breaking news are invited.
Submission deadline (closed)
Poster prize
A prize will be awarded to the poster judged to be the best in terms of quality of content and visual presentation. Where two posters are considered to be of equal standing then the one more closely following the conference theme will be chosen. The poster prize consists of a travel grant to a future neonatal screening meeting with a value of EUR 250.
Poster guidelines
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Information for vendors considering submitting an abstract
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Abstract topic list
conditions (to be ) screened for biochemically
Aminoacidemias
Organic acidurias
Fatty Acid Oxidation disorders
Endocrine disorders (CH, CAH)
Cystic Fibrosis
Hemoglobinopathies
SCID
LSD’s
Fragile X
SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
bedside testing:
CCHD
Hearing
new technologies in screening:
Whole Genome Sequencing/Rapid genetic analysis
Proteomics,
Metabolomics
policy making and implementation:
FELSI aspects
giving information to public
giving information to professionals
process of implementation in practice
country progress reports
process evaluation and improvement
timeliness (sampling, sending, reporting)
short term follow up
long term follow up
annual process evaluation protocols
annual effect evaluation protocols
automation
filter paper technology and other microsampling techniques
low-tech methodology in general