Call for poster presentations for the 

2024 Digital Epidemiology International Conference

Poster Topics

We encourage submissions that explore innovative approaches and present novel findings in digital epidemiology, intending to advance our understanding of disease dynamics and improve public health outcomes. We're open to a wide range of topics, such as:

• Digital data for disease surveillance and outbreak detection

• Innovative methodologies for analyzing digital health data

• Application of machine learning and artificial intelligence in epidemiological research

• Social media and online platforms for epidemiological studies

• Digital contact tracing and disease transmission modeling

• Harnessing wearable devices and mobile applications for health monitoring

• Integration of genomic and digital data for personalized medicine in public health

• Ethical considerations in digital epidemiology research

• Addressing data privacy and security challenges in digital health studies

• Collaborative approaches and interdisciplinary research in digital epidemiology

• Real-world case studies and practical applications in various epidemiological domains (e.g., infectious diseases, chronic diseases, environmental health)

Proposal Submission Requirements

We're seeking submissions for ongoing research that hasn't been published elsewhere. While we encourage works in progress, they should present original ideas or new connections between research fields. The main submission body, including figures and tables, should be no more than 8 pages, with an additional page allowed for references. There's no limit on supplementary material, but reviewers will focus mainly on the main submission body.

• Submissions must be made anonymously as a single PDF through the CMT portal. 

• Must follow the  Scientific Poster's format. (See below the complete guidelines)

All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review. Some accepted poster will be invited for a contributed talk, while the rest will be presented at poster sessions. There is no workshop proceedings.

• Size: Commonly accepted poster sizes include A0 (841 x 1189 mm) and 36 x 48 inches. Check the specific requirements of the conference.

• Orientation: Usually portrait, but some conferences accept landscape. Verify with the event guidelines.

• Font: Use legible fonts like Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman.

• • Title: 72-120 points

• • Headings: 48-72 points

• • Body text: 24-36 points

• • Captions: 18-24 points

• Margins: Leave at least a 1-inch (2.54 cm) margin on all sides.

1. Title: Clearly state the research topic.

• • Include the names of the authors and their affiliations.

• • Title should be concise and reflect the content of the research.

2. Introduction: Provide background information and state the research objectives.

• • Briefly describe the problem and why it’s important.

3. Methods: Describe the methodology used in the research.

• • Include sufficient detail for others to understand how the research was conducted.

4. Results: Present the findings of the research.

• • Use graphs, tables, and images to illustrate results.

• • Ensure all figures are high-resolution and clearly labeled.

5. Discussion/Conclusion: Interpret the results and explain their significance.

• • Discuss how the findings contribute to the field.

6. References: Cite all sources used in the research poster.

• • Use a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).

7. Acknowledgements: Acknowledge funding sources and contributors.

8. Contact Information: Provide contact details for the lead author (e.g., email, phone).