The 2010 mHealth Summit will bring together leaders enabling cutting-edge research, evidenced-based practice, and innovative policy solutions to advance the benefits mobile technology can bring to the health and well being of developed and developing world populations.

Research Presentations

The 2010 mHealth Summit seeks abstracts for Presentations from the public and private sectors to highlight ground-breaking health research, information and communication technologies, systems architecture and global partnerships that leverage mobile technology to improve global health outcomes. In your presentation you may discuss the use of wireless devices, software, systems architecture that support the delivery of health services and the development of sustainable and scalable mHealth solutions both in the U.S. and internationally. Relevant technologies include: mobile phones, smart phones, global positioning systems (GPS), personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile electronic sensors (e.g., accelerometers), portable physiological sensors (e.g., ambulatory glucose monitors), integrated mobile devices, and other mobile wireless technologies.

All submissions will be reviewed by the planning committee and may be accepted for either an oral/paper presentation or a poster presentation. Presentations will be grouped thematically in tracks, presented as moderated sessions, and are expected to last 12 minutes with additional time for a Q&A session. Some presentations will be integrated into planned plenary sessions.

Research Technology Demonstrations

We are also seeking abstracts for research technology demonstration sessions for the 2010 mHealth Summit. Relevant technologies include: mobile phones, smart phones, mobile phone apps, global positioning systems (GPS), personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile electronic sensors (e.g., accelerometers), portable physiological sensors (e.g., ambulatory glucose monitors), mobile environmental sensors, integrated mobile devices, and other wireless technologies.

Technologies must have a demonstrated health research application, and be alpha/beta prototypes or available to consumers free of charge. Commercially available technology are not eligible for this technology demonstration session, but can be shown on the exhibit floor (contact: Bonnie Knight; bknight@fnih.org) for additional information. All submissions will be reviewed by the planning committee for inclusion at the 2010 mHealth Summit.

Guidelines for Research Presentations

The abstract should include the following: background, purpose, methods, results, and conclusions. Please do not use these headings in the abstract.

• All abstracts must be submitted electronically no later than noon(Eastern Time) on Thursday, July 22, 2010.
• You will be notified of the outcome (acceptance or rejection) between August 16, 2010- August 31, 2010.
• Abstract submissions should be NO LONGER THAN 300 words.
• If your presentation has multiple authors, only one person from your group will be allowed to present if accepted for an oral presentation.
• Make sure that your abstract is as detailed as possible to aid in the review process.
• Submitters may upload their abstract as a document or type/paste their abstracts on the "Submission Page".

ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

For abstract submissions selected for paper presentations, primary authors will be asked to submit an electronic copy of the Presentation(s) by Friday, October 15, 2010.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Poster size may not exceed 3' high x 4' wide or it will not fit on the board. Pushpins will be provided onsite.

Guidelines for Research Technology Demonstrations

The abstract should include the following: background, description of the mobile/wireless technology and specifications, research area of interest, population of interest, evaluation information (e.g., usability, reliability, and/or outcomes data), discussion. Please do not use these headings in the abstract.

• All abstracts must be submitted electronically by 11:59 AM, EST on Thursday, July 22, 2010.
• You will be notified of the outcome (acceptance or rejection) between August 16, 2010- August 31, 2010..
• Abstract submissions can be NO LONGER THAN 300 words.
• All abstract submissions should be as detailed as possible to aid in the review process.
• Submitters may upload their abstract as a document or type/paste their abstracts on the "Submission Page".

Standard A/V and PowerPoint presentation will be provided at the Summit for all Oral Presentations. If specific A/V equipment is needed for your presentation, please contact Laura Harwood at lharwood@fnih.org. Your request will be reviewed for approval prior to the summit.

All Submissions Are Due By: 11:59 AM EST on Thursday, July 22, 2010.

Please Note: All presenters (Oral, Poster, and Research Technology) must register for the Summit.

Laura Harwood
Events Coordinator
Foundation for NIH
lharwood@fnih.org
301-402-4975