ABSTRACTS

The abstract submission deadline is May 15, 2001. The one page Abstract must be camera-ready and written in English, using the following instructions:

• Type entirely within the format 15.24 x 22.9 cm (6 x 9 in);
• Use 12 points Times New Roman typeface; single space.
• Title must be typed in capitals. Give one line spacing and type the name(s) of the author(s) on a new line; superscript* used for presenting author; give first name, middle initials, then last name. Leave another blank line and type in italics the institution(s) where the research was carried out, including their address. Use superscripts ^a,b,… to distinguish between authors with different affiliations. Title, author’s names and institutions should be centred.
• Give one line space and type the text single spaced, without indentation.
• If references are mentioned, please list them after a blank line in the order in which they are cited in the text [1]. Their citation follows the instructions given by the journal Carbohydrate Research.
• Formulae, equations and figures are part of the Abstract and should not be submitted separately. Please remember that the abstracts will be reduced to A5.

Only one abstract per registrant can be accepted. However, a registrant may also be a co-author on other presentations. Abstracts will only be considered for the programme if the Symposium Secretariat receives a complete registration form and payment by the deadline.

The authors will be notified of the acceptance of their abstracts and the mode of presentation by June 15, 2001.