For more information on abstract submissions, including instructions, examples, and specifi c evaluation criteria, please visit www.ispor.org » ISPOR 8th Asia-Pacifi c Conference.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OPENS: 1 NOVEMBER 2017ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 14 MARCH 2018C A L L F O R A B ST R A CTS

ABSTRACT & PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION

ISPOR 8th Asia-Pacific Conference8-11 SEPTEMBER 2018, TOKYO, JAPAN

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 17 JULY 2018

RESEARCH ABSTRACTS

Outcomes research on all health care interventions (including drugs, devices, behavioral modifi cation programs, surgery, disease prevention, gene therapy, screening, diagnostic procedures, and health education) and on all diseases or methodologies are considered. Abstracts are evaluated on the quality of the study (or concept) and the quality of the presentation. Authors of accepted abstracts are required to transfer copyright to ISPOR. Abstracts that have been submitted to another conference and copyright has been transferred to another organization will not be considered. Accepted research is presented as a 15-minute podium presentation or a poster presentation with an author discussion hour. All podium presentations and the top 10% of poster presentations, based on peer review evaluation, are recognized as fi nalists for an ISPOR Research Presentation Award.

ISSUE PANEL PROPOSALS

Issue panel presentations are designed to show a real debate or discuss multistakeholder perspectives on a new or controversial issue in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) or its use in health care decision making. Speakers must represent different organizations and present the involved stakeholders’ perspectives and distinct/opposing views. Length: 1 hour with time for Q & A.

WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

Workshop presentations discuss new and innovative applications in the conduct and use of HEOR or the latest on real-world data, clinical, economic, or patient-reported outcomes, patient-preferences, and health care policy. Speakers must represent different organizations. Length: 1 hour with time for audience interaction.

ISPOR’s Asia-Pacific Conference is an international forum highlighting research and methods that advance the quality and value of health care decisions.

ISPOR 8th Asia-Pacific Conference8-11 SEPTEMBER 2018, TOKYO, JAPAN

WHY SUBMIT TO ISPOR TOKYO?

ISPOR is recognized globally as the leading educational and scientifi c organization for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and its use in health care decisions. ISPOR’s Asia-Pacifi c Conference is the place to present your new research and to learn from the experts!

• Audience: Approximately 1,400 conference attendees from the global HEOR community.

• Advance the Science: Contribute your research; share your knowledge and ideas.

• Extend Your Research Impact: The promotion and dissemination of ISPOR conference content, coupled with the ISPOR attendee profi le and global recognition, broadens the reach and impact of your research.

• Career Development Opportunities and Recognition: Abstract publication and research excellence award fi nalist eligibility. All accepted research abstracts are published in Value in Health.

Submission Deadline is 14 March 2018. No fee for abstract submission.

WHO ATTENDS?

The ISPOR scope and sphere of infl uence includes the international HEOR community of global leaders, policy makers, regulators, researchers, academicians, payers, decision makers, patients, and patient groups. This multistakeholder group is invested in using science and research to make better health care decisions.

WHY ATTEND?

• Learn about different and innovative applications in the conduct and use of HEOR.

• Engage with recognized global experts in the fi eld.

• Network with colleagues, collaborators, and clients.

• Share your research and ideas with other ISPOR members in an open and objective environment.

• Stay current on emerging trends in health care.

• Advance your career by being an active participant in ISPOR events (i.e., attend an ISPOR Short Course program, present a poster, network with world-renowned leaders in HEOR).

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Pre-Conference Short Courses * Plenary Sessions * Issue Panels * Workshops

ISPOR Forums * Research Poster Presentations * Research Podium Presentations * Exhibits * Welcome Reception

See www.ispor.org » ISPOR 8th Asia-Pacifi c Conference for details on the program.