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How to Start Your Abstract Submission

Click on the link below to get started for your submission.

https://catalyst.omnipress.com/#collection/131/submission

If you do not have an account in the online submission platform, CATALYST, click on the Register tab.

  • Enter your email address, password and confirm password. Click the Sign up button.
  • An email will be sent to you.
  • Click on the turquoise button in your email labeled, “Confirm Account.”
  • You will receive an email to now log in.
  • Once logged in, a turquoise box will pop up at the top of your screen indicating you have created a submission.
  • Read the Information tab.
  • Complete all the required fields on all the tabs.
  • Click “Save,” on the bottom right of your screen after you complete each tab.
  • Click on the “Submit” button on the bottom right of your screen when you are ready to submit your abstract.

If you already have an account in CATALYST, Login.

  • You will see your submission in the middle of the page and can click on it.
  • You can also create a new submission by clicking on SUBMISSIONS on the left side
  • Then click on “Create Submission,” turquoise button on the right.

For complete instructions about navigating the Abstract Submission process, download the Catalyst Guide.

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