SLEEP IN AOTEAROA 2018 - CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORM 11-12 May 2018 - Australasian Sleep Technologists Association
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SLEEP IN AOTEAROA 2018
CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND
REGISTRATION FORM
11-12 May 2018
University of Otago, Wellington
For more information, please contact
swrc@massey.ac.nz
We invite you to attend the annual scientific meeting of the New Zealand branches of the
Australasian Sleep Association and Australasian Sleep Technologists Association
Friday 11 May 9.30am-5pm
Saturday 12 May 9am-1pm
Venue
University of Otago, Wellington
(Adjacent to Wellington Hospital)
23A Mein Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021
Guest Speaker
Professor Peter Eastwood, President of the Australasian Sleep Association, and
Winthrop Professor and Foundation Director of the Centre for Sleep Science, University of Western Australia
Meeting themes
Alternatives to CPAP, Sleepiness in our Modern Society
Important Dates
Abstracts due: 13 April 2018
Registration closes: 27 April 2018
Accommodation Options
Southgate Motor Inn
Ascot Motel
Dinner
Dragons Chinese RestaurantSLEEP IN AOTEAROA 2018
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstracts are due 13th April 2018 and should follow the format below.
Max word count 300
• Title, Authors, Affiliations
• Background and Aims
• Methods, Results, Conclusions
• Funding and financial interests
Abstracts may be submitted on original research, clinical audit and review, or case studies.
Abstracts will undergo peer review and you will be advised the success or otherwise of your application.
If you are applying for the Student travel award or New Investigator Award please mark this in your email.
Please email abstracts to: swrc@massey.ac.nzSLEEP IN AOTEAROA 2018
STUDENT TRAVEL AWARDS
Travel Awards are intended to support and further the career development of students who are actively pursuing an academic degree in the
field of sleep.
Travel Awards will be based on scientific merit of an abstract submitted for presentation at Sleep in Aotearoa.
All eligible applicants must be a member of the Australasian Sleep Association or Australasian Sleep Technologists Association. The original work to
be presented will have been carried out by the applicant, during the applicant’s research training (up to and including PhD studies or equivalent,
and up to two years after granting of the degree or certificate).
Recipients must be the first AND presenting author of an abstract submitted for Sleep in Aotearoa, must register and attend the meeting. Awards
will be distributed when the recipients submit their programme evaluation at the conclusion of the conference.
The availability of other travel funding, apart from departmental funding, should be disclosed.
To apply for the Travel Award, please follow the instructions below:
• Indicate your interest in applying for the Sleep in Aotearoa Student Travel Award by selecting “apply” on the award submission step when
you submit your abstract for Sleep in Aotearoa.
• Provide your ASA or ASTA membership ID number. (note: membership in the ASA or ASTA is required to be considered for an award)
• Complete and submit the Application form.
• Provide a signed copy of the Certification by Supervisor/Head of Department form (Available on the ASA NZ branch website)
• Submit your abstract at the same time as the closing date for all Sleep in Aotearoa conference (13th April 2018)
Applicants will be assessed by the Conference Committee and then forwarded to the ASA NZ branch Committee for final approval. The amount
of the grant will be reimbursement of airfare/registration up to a maximum of $300. Three travel awards are available in 2018.
Please complete the application form (see attached) and return it by the Abstract closing date (13th April) to: swrc@massey.ac.nzSLEEP IN AOTEAROA 2018
NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARDS
The New Investigator Award for excellence in the conduct and presentation of research will be made at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the ASA
NZ branch (Sleep in Aotearoa). Presentations for consideration for this award will be delivered during the student presentation section. The Award
is a free registration to the Australasian Annual Scientific meeting.
All eligible applicants must be a member of the Australasian Sleep Association or Australasian Sleep Technologists Association. The original work to
be presented will have been carried out by the applicant, during the applicant’s research training (up to and including PhD studies or
equivalent/Advanced Trainee). The age of the applicant will not determine eligibility. The applicant’s eligibility should be verified by their
Supervisor or Head of Department.
Eligible abstracts will be reviewed by the ASA NZ Branch Committee, and successful applicants will be required to present their abstract as an oral
presentation in the New Investigator Award presentation section at the Sleep in Aotearoa meeting. The presentation will be ten minutes followed
by five minutes for questions.
Presenters will be required to demonstrate:
• Excellence in the design, execution, analysis and critical appraisal of their research
• Ability to communicate key concepts clearly to an audience who have no specialised knowledge in the field
• Competence in answering questions and discussing points raised by the audience
The oral presentations will be judged by the ASA NZ branch committee and other members of ASA NZ branch. The judging will be based on
scientific merit and significance (40%), visual (10%) and oral (20%) presentation and understanding/responding to questions (30%). The New
Investigator Award will be presented at the Conference Dinner.
Student presenters eligible for this award must be the first AND presenting author of their abstract and must register and attend the meeting. An
applicant who submits multiple first author abstracts for the NZ meeting may only select one to be considered for the New Investigator Award per
year.
To submit your abstract to be considered for the New Investigator Award, please follow the instructions below:
• Indicate your interest in being considered for presentation in the New Investigator Session by selecting “apply for New Investigator Award”
when you submit your abstract for Sleep in Aotearoa
• Submit a NIA application form (see attached) to the Conference Secretariat at swrc@massey.ac.nz, which should be signed by you and your
Supervisor/Head of DepartmentSLEEP IN AOTEAROA 2018
REGISTRATION FORM
Name:
Organisation:
Email:
Attending (please tick ) ASTA member / Full-time student ASA member Non-member
Main meeting Fri/Sat $100 $175 $250
Dinner Fri night
(excluding alcohol) $45
Dietary Requirements:
Total amount paid $ _________
PAYMENT TYPE
Account: 02 0800 0837503 01
Internet Banking Reference: Your Name/Sleep Aotearoa
Make out to: ASA Conference Account
Cheque Post to: Administrator, Sleep/Wake Research Centre, Massey University, PO Box 756, Wellington 6140
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
Abstract Yes (Please follow guidelines)
Travel Award Yes (Please also complete separate form)
New Investigator Award Yes (Please also complete separate form)
Please email form to swrc@massey.ac.nz
This e-form may not work on all computers. If necessary, please print and scan, or email swrc@massey.ac.nz for an alternative form.SLEEP IN AOTEAROA 2018
TRAVEL AWARD APPLICATION FORM
Abstracts must be submitted electronically before completing and sending this form by the closing date:
13 April 2018. Please email to Sleep in Aotearoa at swrc@massey.ac.nz
Title: __________ Given name: Surname:
Institutional Affiliation:
Mailing address:
Postcode:
Telephone: Mobile:
Email:
City of origin for travel to meeting:
Qualifications completed:
Qualifications sought:
Title of abstract:
Authors:
Are you receiving other sources of non-departmental funds to attend this meeting? e.g., travel grant, industry sponsorship?
Please tick YES NO
If yes, from whom?
If yes, will this cover your travel, registration and accommodation costs? YES NO
Are you a member of ASA or ASTA? Please tick ASA ASTA
Membership number:SLEEP IN AOTEAROA 2018
NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD APPLICATION FORM
Abstracts must be submitted electronically before completing and sending this form by the closing date:
13 April 2018. Please email to Sleep in Aotearoa at swrc@massey.ac.nz
I wish for my submitted abstract to be considered for presentation in the New Investigator Student Session at Sleep in Aotearoa. If selected, I
understand that involves a 10-minute oral presentation with 5 minutes for questions and answers. I am the first AND presenting author and this
is the only abstract I wish to be considered for this year’s New Investigator Award.
Title: _______ Given name: Surname:
Organisation/Affiliation:
Email:
Member of ASA or ASTA? Please tick ASA ASTA Membership number:
Title of abstract:
I confirm that this abstract represents original work carried out by myself during my research training (up to and including PhD studies or
equivalent). (Previous winners are not eligible to apply.)
Signed: Date:
Certification by Supervisor/Head of Department
I confirm that this abstract represents the original work carried out by
during his/her research training (up to and including PhD studies or equivalent).
Name:
Position:
Institution:
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