Physical Poster Information

Poster presenters must register for the American Physiology Summit and present their poster during the assigned time in person.

Each poster board is marked with a unique board number. This unique number indicates the placement of the board within the PhysioHub in the exhibit hall. The poster board number and date of presentation will be communicated to presenters on January 23, 2024.

Posters are viewable all day on the day they are assigned for presentation. Presenters are requested to mount their posters beginning at 10 a.m. and no later than noon on their day of presentation. Posters should be removed immediately following the presentation at 7 p.m.

There are two presentation times each day for all posters in the PhysioHub. Presenters are expected to be at their poster boards from 5:15 to 6:05 p.m. (odd-numbered boards) or 6:10 to 7 p.m. (even-numbered boards) on the day they are scheduled.

The poster board surface area for your poster is 44 inches high and 44 inches wide. Note: Presenters share half of a full-sized poster board (90 inches long) with another presenter. Each presenter has 44 by 44 inches for their poster.

• Posters should be readable by viewers three feet away.
• Use large print and shade or color block letters when possible.
• A minimum font size of 28 points and a maximum of 600 words are recommended.
• The message should be clear and understandable without oral explanation.

• Initial sketch: Plan your poster early. Focus your attention on a few key points that follows the main headings in your abstract (e.g., purpose, methods, results and conclusion).
• Rough layout: Enlarge your best initial sketch, keeping the dimensions in proportion to the final poster. Ideally, the rough layout should be full size. A blackboard is a convenient place to work. Print the title and headlines. Draw rough graphs and tables.
• Final layout: The artwork is now complete. The text and tables are typed. Ask yourself if the message clear and easy to follow, important points stand out and if there a balance between words and illustrations.
• Balance: The figures and tables should cover slightly more than 50% of the poster area. If you have only a few illustrations, make them large. Do not omit the text but keep it brief. The poster should be understandable without oral explanation. Try not to overload the poster with too much text or images.
• Topography: Avoid abbreviations, acronyms, and jargon. Use a consistent font throughout. An 8.5 by 11 sheet of paper enlarged 50% makes the text readable from three to five feet away.
• Eye movement: The movement of the eye over the poster should be natural, down the columns or along the rows. Size attracts attention. Arrows, pointing hands, numbers and letters can help clarify the sequence.