This conference will feature empirical and normative investigation into ethical aspects of integrating research and clinical care. Featured speakers include Scott Kim, MD, PhD, NIH Department of Bioethics; Andrew Mulberg, MD, Amicus Therapeutics; and Kevin Weinfurt, PhD, Duke University School of Medicine.  We invite the submission of a wide variety of abstracts focusing on all aspects of the intersection of research and clinical care, including:

• Emerging study methodologies
• Advances in technology
• Evaluating risk: theoretical as well as practical implications
• Patients' access, rights, and expectations for clinical care

Abstracts will be accepted for works not currently published or accepted for publication. All abstracts will be considered for one of two types of presentations: podium or poster. Abstracts not accepted for podium presentation will be considered for poster presentation.

Podium:  Investigators selected for presentations will have 15 minutes to present their work, followed by 5 minutes of audience questions.
Poster: Accepted posters will be displayed during the conference on a provided board (approx. 4’ x 6’).

Submission requirements:

• Identify the presenting author(s)
• Completed electronic bio- disclosure for the presenter and any listed authors
• Title
• Abstracts for empirical studies must contain:  background, objectives, results, conclusions/implications for practice
• 3500 character limit for all content

All abstracts must be received by December 2, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. 

Authors will be notified of acceptance by December 16, 2016.  All accepted presenters will be required to register and attend the conference.