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Call for Abstracts
Have you heard? The 2023 Lupus Ontario Annual Symposium Call for Abstracts has launched!
Our annual event brings together our diverse Ontario lupus community including:
- Rheumatologists and Family Physicians
- Nurses & Allied Health Practitioners
- Researchers, Patients & Caregivers
The theme this year is Caring for All. Known as the disease of a thousand faces, we will highlight the disparities in diagnosing and treating lupus including:
- Ethnicity and issues of race in lupus diagnosis
- Caring for lupus patients in northern and rural Ontario
- Growing-up with lupus: Transition from pediatric to adult care
- Improving Access and Enhancing Care: Physician Education and Best Practices
- And more!
Abstracts are being accepted for:
Panel & Discussion presentations:
Panel and discussion presentations provide a relaxed format where presenters exchange ideas and information in discussion for attendees. Discussions can range from the struggles of diagnosing lupus as a physician, research supporting treatment options and/or target a sub-group of the lupus community such as university students. Duration is a maximum of 30 minutes with a maximum of 5 presenters on the panel.
Oral Presentations:
Sessions up to 15 minutes in length for a maximum of 2 presenters to share experience, knowledge, research.
Poster Presentations:
Poster presentations allow for one-on-one conversations between poster authors and symposium attendees. Poster presentation will be on display in our virtual Exhibitor Hall where authors and attendees can also interact virtual to exchange ideas, research and more!
Date of Symposium: October 21st, 2023
Deadline for symposium submissions: August 11th, 2023
If you cannot present at the symposium in October but still would like to submit an abstract, we would love to invite you to submit and be part of our webinar and/or podcast events!
Please submit abstracts to: media@lupusontario.org
Email subject line: “2023 Abstracts”
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
- Abstracts will be accepted in English;
- Headings: Abstract title, Authors and Affiliations, Introduction/Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and References;
- The total length of the abstract should not exceed 750 words (word limit applies to the Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion; Title, Authors and References are excluded from the word count). Text only (no graphics, images or tables are allowed in the abstract body);
- Supporting files (up to 3) – only images (jpg, jpeg, or png with resolution 300 ppi, up to 10 MB) and videos (WMV video file – up to 50 MB) will be accepted for uploading.
Walk for Lupus Ontario Media Kit
Marketing (Summer student position)
This summer student position is under the Canada Summer Jobs program.
- $20/hour
- 35hrs/week
- Virtual Position
- 8-week position
Position Responsibilities, assist with the following:
- Creation of digital material and social media content (Canva Pro)
- Creation of fundraising and marketing campaigns
- Creation of posts required by the Public Awareness and Education Committee
- Creation of posts required for all fundraising events, support meetings and webinars
- Assist with the design of the monthly Lupus Link newsletter (Mailchimp)
- Assist with the mailing of the quarterly Lupus Link Newsletter.
- Research and write articles and content on various topics
- Ensure website, social media platforms and email campaigns are aligned with Lupus Ontario’s mission and values
- Assist with WALK for Lupus Ontario event (liaise and provide support to community walk organizers, attend in person events etc.)
- Assist and attend HOPE volleyball on June 24th
- Execute the marketing plan for the Walk for Lupus Ontario through social media, advertising, TV and radio
- Lupus Ontario website management (i.e. updating Support Group Meeting links, webinar links, etc.)
Minimum Requirements
- Full-time enrollment at a post-secondary educational institution during preceding academic year
- Will be returning to full-time enrollment at a post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year
- Previous work experience in a related field is considered an asset
- Required to attend some weekend and evening meetings/in person events
- Ability to create fundraising and marketing campaigns and opportunities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar
- Enthusiastic, positive, creative attitude
- Good problem solver
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience in using WordPress, MailChimp and Canva Pro
- Video editing skills
- Able to work independently
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and WordPress
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector an asset
- Drivers Licence and vehicle would be an asset
To apply for this position, email your cover letter and resume to info@lupusontario.org. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline to Apply is May 9th at 11:59 p.m.