ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
The 2025 MJD International Research Conference aims to foster collaboration among researchers and clinicians in the ataxia community, particularly those focusing on Spinocerebellar ataxias, to exchange invaluable insights, advancements, innovations, and drive breakthroughs in treatment and access to care for individuals affected by MJD, as well as their families and communities.
The MJD Foundation (MJDF) is offering a limited number of travel scholarships and registration at the discounted Early Bird rate for successful abstract submissions. The number of scholarships offered will be dependent upon the MJDF's success with attracting sponsors/funding. Early career researchers, researchers living with a disability, researchers specialising in MJD and researchers experiencing financial hardship will be prioritised.
Travel scholarships will be paid upon receipt of confirmed travel bookings e.g. flight and hotel booking confirmation. Scholarships will be up to the value of $1800 AUD. If you are interested in applying for a travel scholarship, please check the box in your Abstract submission form.
KEY DATES:
Abstract Submissions Open: 23 August 2024
Abstract Submissions Close: 10 January 2025
Travel scholarship may be available to successful presenters. Please indicate your interest when creating your presentation portal account.
ABSTRACT STREAMS:
‘Research’
Previously unpublished or recently published research reports, using quantitative and/or qualitative methods;
- Disease Mechanisms and Trial Readiness
- Basic and Preclinical Research
‘Service’
Practical reports of projects on the ground and models of innovative and successful service delivery;
- Living with Ataxia - Clinical Care and Quality of Life
Abstract Keywords
1. Living with Ataxia - Clinical Care and Quality of Life
- The ataxia scene in Australia and Worldwide
- Medical, Allied Health and Rehabilitation advancements
- Understanding and using medications and treatments for patients, allied health and support people
- Contextualised care (especially in culturally complex and low-resourced settings)
- Linking patient understanding and priorities – patient-centred care
- Cognition
- Molecular and Genetic Aspects
2. Clinical Research and Trial Readiness
- Patient engagement in research (workshops welcome)
- Technology (wearables and speech aids)
- Data registries
- Biomarkers
- Phenotyping
- Imaging
- Clinical Trial Updates
3. Basic and Preclinical Research
- Update and Overview on Gene Therapies
- Cellular and Animal models
- Mechanistic Insights and Pathogenesis
- Preclinical Treatment Studies
- Linking Laboratories and Lived Experience (workshops welcome)
Presentation types:
Types of presentations for which abstracts can be submitted
Oral presentation 20 minutes
Fire Talk 10 minutes
Poster presentation
To submit your abstract simply download the 'Abstract Guidelines' and go to our Abstract Portal via the 'Submit Your Abstract' button below.
KEY DATES
Conference Dates: 6 - 9 May 2025
Abstract Submissions Open: 23 Aug 2024
Abstract Submissions Close: 10 Jan 2025
Welcome Reception: 6 May 2025
Conference Dinner: 8 May 2025