Call for Abstracts & Symposia Deadline: The Science of Tai-Chi and Qigong as Whole Person Health
Apr 21, 2023 ALL DAY
The Science of Tai Chi & Qigong as Whole-Person Health Conference will be held in Boston, MA, from September 18-19, 2023. We hope you will not only attend but also contribute your depth of knowledge and expertise by submitting a research abstract or scientific session proposal centered around the theme of Advancing the Integration of Mind Body Practices in Contemporary Healthcare.
Important Dates:
- Monday, February 20, 2023 – Call for Submissions OPENS
- Friday, April 21, 2023 – Call for Submissions CLOSES
- Friday, May 26, 2023 – Dispositions Sent
Symposia Submissions will be accepted in the following topic areas:
- How TCQ Can Help Address Issues Around DEI and Health Disparities
- Innovative Methodologies in Clinical and Translational TCQ Research (including but not limited to: remote delivery/virtual platforms/telehealth, use of wearable sensors, and other biotechnology)
- Facilitators and Barriers Around Implementation and Dissemination of TCQ (including but not limited to: issues around credentialing providers, cost-effectiveness, insurance, policy)
- TCQ in Specific Populations (e.g., cancer, Parkinson’s, stroke, pediatrics, dementia)
- Intersection of TCQ, Nature, and Planetary Health
- TCQ as Part of Multicomponent Interventions (i.e., integration with other therapeutic modalities)
- Biophysiological and psychosocial mechanisms underlying clinical effects of TCQ
- Mechanisms and Processes underlying Clinical Benefits (e.g., Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Microbiota)
Research Abstract Types & Topic Areas
Types of Abstracts:
- Oral and/or Poster Presentation
- Poster Presentation Only
Submissions corresponding with the Tai Chi & QiGong Conference theme are more likely to be awarded an oral presentation.
Topic Areas:
- Basic Science Research
- Clinical Research
- Implementation/Dissemination Research
- Translational Research