Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry Research Symposium

Department of Neurosciences & Psychiatry (DONP)Research Symposium February 12, 2026

Abstract Submission Instructions

Composition of the Abstract:

In a Word Document, format your structured abstract in one of the options displayed below.

1. Research OR Review Abstract(s): maximum 300 words
   1. Background or Introduction
   2. Objectives
   3. Methods
   4. Results
   5. Conclusion
2. Case Report OR Case Study: maximum 150-300 words
   1. Introduction or Background
   2. Case Presentation
   3. Conclusion

Be sure to note Grant Funding (if applicable).

Submitting the Abstract:

1. Login to the Translation journal portal
   1. https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/login
   2. You may need to register if you have not previously submitted to Translation.
2. Select the type of submission, check all the boxes, add “2026 DONP Symposium” in the “comments to the Editor box” and select “Save and ”
3. Upload your abstract as a Word file.
4. Copy & paste your abstract Title and Subtitle (If applicable). In the Abstract box, Type
5. List the author(s) in the correct order and type in the following:
   1. First and Last Name (including degrees)
   2. Email address
   3. Use text boxes for additional information to list Institutional information for each of the author(s) on the submission.
   4. Reminder: At least one author on the abstract must be a member of the Department of Neurosciences and Psychiatry (e.g. faculty, resident, graduate student)
6. Add 3-8 Key One of keywords must be “Neurosciences” or “Psychiatry” abstract for internal tracking purposes.
7. Click Save and Continue and finally…Submit!

Deadline:

1. All abstracts completed appropriately will be accepted for submission.
2. Thus, after submitting the abstract then immediately email the PDF of the poster.
3. Submission deadline is December 2, 2026 by 11:59pm for both the abstract (via portal as described above) and poster PDF (via email to neurosciences@utoledo.edu as described in separate handout).

Dr. Lance D. Dworkin Department of Medicine Research Symposium

Submission Requirement(s): Each student submission must include a  faculty member in the Department of Medicine, who was actively involved from the outset of the project. Abstracts should include no more than 150 to 300 words. Any submission not meeting this requirement will be sent back to the corresponding author for corrections.

Note: NO cost is assessed for Department of Medicine Research Symposium author(s).

Research Or Review Abstract(s): 150-300 words

Background or Introduction

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Case Report or Case Study: 150-300 words

Introduction or Background

Case Presentation

Conclusion

Grant Funding (if applicable)

Each Abstract must include one Department of Medicine Divisions outlined below: Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Gastroenterology/Hepatology,  General Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Pulmonology/Critical Care Medicine

Submission Categories: Basic Science or Clinical

Perspectives in Psychiatry: A Learner’s Viewpoint

The start of each academic year is an exciting time for medical students and resident physicians, as they continue to hone their clinical and research skills. The new year is also a time to strengthen one’s commitment to lifelong learning, a growth mindset, and academic contributions.

We invite medical students and resident physicians in the department of psychiatry at the University of Toledo to work in teams (at least 1 resident and 1 medical student; no more than 4 authors total) to submit short review-style manuscripts (no more than 800 words with no more than 10 references) to Translation for publication in a special issue named “Perspectives in Psychiatry: A Learner’s Viewpoint.”
In order to participate, each team of authors must first submit a proposal topic (1-2 sentences), a proposed title, and proposed authorship. Proposal submissions for the mini review paper should focus on a precise clinical psychiatry topic related to general practice or a sub-specialty (such as addiction and recovery, child and adolescent, community, women’s health, geriatrics, sleep medicine, etc).
Ideally, the manuscript would be focused on a specific concept, problem, or idea that might be of broad interest to learners in the field of psychiatry.

If selected to move forward, the journal’s website includes all details for Author Guidelines and Submission. Please note that although you are submitting to a special issue, the journal’s regular peer review process will still be utilized, and we cannot guarantee publication. We look forward to your submissions for this very special Issue of Translation will a submission proposal date no later than June 1, 2025 for proposals and August 1, 2025 for full manuscripts.

Submission Checklist:
1. Title
2. Author Names and Affiliations (only 1 first author)
3. Introduction
4. Discussion
5. Conclusion
6. Methods and Results do not need to be included in submissions
7. References formatted based on Author Guidelines on the Translation Website
8. 3 Keywords
9. Conflict of Interest Forms
10. Please ensure that all manuscripts are edited for grammar and style

Research Articles

Cover Letter (required): Ethical Approval (required when applicable): Include the appropriate IRB, IACUC, or exemption statement in the Cover Letter.

Title Page (required): Include the full manuscript title, all authors’ names and affiliations, and the corresponding author’s name, affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number. Submit separately from the main manuscript.

Main Manuscript (required): Submit as an editable Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx). Do not include author names, affiliations, or other identifying information. The manuscript should be double-spaced, have 1-inch margins and numbered pages, and include:

Title (required)

Keywords (required): Maximum of 5.

Abstract (required): 150–300 words, structured as a single paragraph. Include the purpose/research question, methods, major results, and conclusion. Do not include references.

Introduction (required)

Materials and Methods (required): Include study design, study population/experimental system, procedures, statistical methods, ethical approvals, biological materials, reagents, equipment, software, and other information necessary to understand or reproduce the study.

Statistical Analysis (required when applicable): Report the statistical tests, n, actual P values when appropriate, and other relevant statistical values.

Results (required)

Discussion (required)

Conclusion (required)

References (required): Use the Translation Numbered Citation Style. Enclose in-text citations in parentheses. Feel free to download the Translation EndNote Style Guide.

Tables: Include editable tables at the end of the manuscript.

Figures: Submit each figure separately as a high-quality PNG (≥600 dpi). Figures should not include titles, captions, or legends. Use Calibri, 10-point font for figure text. Figure legends should be included in the manuscript.

Supplementary Material (optional): Maximum of 5 figures, tables, or images. Indicate placement in the text: [Insert Table/Figure/Image X near here].

Response to Reviewers (required for revisions): Respond to all reviewer comments and include a cover letter summarizing the changes made.

Additional Documentation (when applicable): Submit IRB/IACUC approval or exemption documentation, permission to reproduce previously published material, and any other requested documentation.

Case Reports

Cover Letter (required)

Title Page (required): Include the full manuscript title, all authors’ names and affiliations, and the corresponding author’s name, affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number. Submit separately from the main manuscript.

Main Manuscript (required): Submit as an editable Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx). Do not include author names, affiliations, or other identifying information. The manuscript should be double-spaced, have 1-inch margins and numbered pages, and include:

Title (required)

Keywords (required): Maximum of 5.

Abstract (required): 150–300 words, structured as a single paragraph. Include the clinical problem, important features of the case, diagnostic evaluation and/or intervention, and major clinical lesson or conclusion. Do not include references.

Introduction and Patient Information (required): Provide relevant background and clinically relevant patient information while protecting patient privacy.

Objectives for Case Reporting (required): Clearly state what the case demonstrates and its clinical, research, or educational relevance.

Case Report (required): Describe the case in a clear chronological or clinically logical order, including relevant history, examination findings, diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment/intervention, clinical course, follow-up, and outcome, when applicable.

Discussion (required): Explain the significance of the case and place it in the context of existing literature. Discuss relevant diagnostic or treatment considerations, clinical implications, and limitations.

Conclusion (required): Provide a concise statement of the main clinical or educational lesson.

References (required): Use the Translation Numbered Citation Style. Enclose in-text citations in parentheses. Feel free to download the Translation EndNote Style Guide.

Tables: Include editable tables at the end of the manuscript.

Figures: Submit each figure separately as a high-quality PNG (≥600 dpi). Figures should not include titles, captions, or legends. Use Calibri, 10-point font for figure text. Figure legends should be included in the manuscript.

Supplementary Material (optional): Maximum of 2 figures, images, or tables.

Response to Reviewers (required for revisions): Respond to all reviewer comments and include a cover letter summarizing the changes made.

Additional Documentation (when applicable): Submit IRB/IACUC approval or exemption documentation, permission to reproduce previously published material, and any other requested documentation.

Miscellaneous

Cover Letter (required)

Review Articles

Cover Letter (required)

Title Page (required): Include the full manuscript title, all authors’ names and affiliations, and the corresponding author’s name, affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number. Submit separately from the main manuscript.

Main Manuscript (required): Submit as an editable Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx). Do not include author names, affiliations, or other identifying information. The manuscript should be double-spaced, have 1-inch margins and numbered pages, and include:

Title (required)

Keywords (required): Maximum of 5.

Abstract (required): 150–300 words, structured as a single paragraph. Include the topic and rationale, purpose/objective of the review, major themes or findings, and overall conclusion. Do not include references.

Main Text (required): Organize the review using clear headings and subheadings appropriate to the topic. Address the purpose and scope of the review, major findings from the literature, areas of agreement and disagreement, important gaps in current knowledge, and implications for future research or clinical practice. Systematic and scoping reviews should follow appropriate reporting guidelines.

Conclusion (required): Summarize the major conclusions and identify important implications or future directions.

References (required): Use the Translation Numbered Citation Style. Enclose in-text citations in parentheses. Feel free to download the Translation EndNote Style Guide.

Tables: Include editable tables at the end of the manuscript.

Figures: Submit each figure separately as a high-quality PNG (≥600 dpi). Figures should not include titles, captions, or legends. Use Calibri, 10-point font for figure text. Figure legends should be included in the manuscript.

Supplementary Material (optional): Maximum of 2 figures, images, or tables.

Response to Reviewers (required for revisions): Respond to all reviewer comments and include a cover letter summarizing the changes made.

Additional Documentation (when applicable): Submit IRB/IACUC approval or exemption documentation, permission to reproduce previously published material, and any other requested documentation.