Q: Who is the audience for this event?
A: For the 2021 inaugural event, attendees will consist of ASAP CRN & invited researchers across ASAP supported programs (GP2, PPMI, iNDI PD).
Q: What does "semi-live" poster session mean?
A: Event attendees will have the opportunity to view all submitted posters and research content at their leisure. On pre-specified dates and times, students & researchers will be available virtually for a "poster-side chat" via video conference (of up to 8 people) to present and discuss their original research.
Q: How do I submit my poster?
A: Once signed in, hover over the user menu icon on the top right corner of the screen. You will see a link to both your event registration & abstract submission forms.
Select your abstract and upload your poster and related presentation materials. Don’t forget to save!
Q: How do I activate my account?
A: An activation link was included at the bottom of your registration email to set up your password.
Can't find your confirmation email? Click here to get new login details. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact cosa@asap.science.
Q: How can I find Poster Presentations ?
A: Once signed in to your account, there are two ways to find posters:
- Event Schedule
Click the Event Schedule tab at the top of the page for the full ASAP COSA program including live poster presentations by date/time
- Search Feature
If you would like to search for posters based on keywords, session, ASAP Team or Abstract Category, you can click on the Poster Presentations tab at the top of the page and search by specific presentation
Q: How do I attend a live session?
A: After you have logged into your account, search and select the poster you’d like to visit under the Poster Presentation or Event Schedule tab. Once selected, you can initiate a poster-side chat by selecting ‘Call Presenter’. If you’re interested in a poster that isn’t being presented that day, feel free to comment on the abstract thumbnail or get in touch with the presenter directly by selecting ‘Ask a Question.’
Q: When is the Keynote Speech?
A: On Tuesday, October 12th at 4 PM EST, ASAP Scientific Director Dr. Randy Schekman will be delivering the keynote entitled "Selective protein sorting into exosomes: A role in cell differentiation and a possible tool in genome editing." To join the keynote, attendees must be logged into the event website to access the Zoom link through the event schedule. You can also access it directly from the Hub under the events tab. If you miss the keynote, it will be recorded and uploaded to the Hub after the presentation.
Q: How can I engage with Posters & Presenters?
A: We encourage you to engage with presenters by Upvoting the presentations you like, bookmarking any presentations you’d like to return to and leaving constructive feedback and comments. Once you’ve selected a presentation, you will see these options available under the title of the presentation.
Additionally, at the very bottom of each poster page is the option to “Contact presenter.” Submitting a question in that box will notify the presenter via email, and they will be able to respond to you with an answer. Please feel free to use this feature to clarify any details of the presentation.
Q: How many people can join your Conversation Room during the live presentation?
A: There can be up to 8 people in the video conversation including the presenter. 350 listeners can join (without camera nor microphone) and attend the session. People who join as listeners can put questions and comments in the chat box during a live presentation.
Q: Can presenters access a chat box to share links/answer questions for anyone who may not have a microphone?
A: Yes! There is a chat feature in the Conversation Room. You can access that in the bottom right corner of the tool bar while you’re presenting.
Q: What if I have a technical issue or question during the event?
A: Please email cosa@asap.science. We will be monitoring that account all day and will be available to troubleshoot any issues.
Q: Who do I contact if I need special accommodations to participate in the event?
A: You may reach out to cosa@asap.science to discuss any special accommodation needs.
Q: When can I upload my poster and presentation materials?
A: You will be notified by event organizers 2-3 weeks after the abstract submission period closes. At that time, your submission status will be moved to accepted and the event platform will be available to upload your poster and related presentation materials.
Q: How many abstracts can a presenter submit?
A: Researchers are able to be the lead author and submit up to TWO abstracts. Please note each abstract must have a unique presenting author.
