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2025 Collaborative Urology Research Symposium (CUReS) - August 6, 2025
Overview
Attendance for this activity is in-person only.
This symposium is an effort by Collaborative Urology Research team to recognize and encourage research efforts at Houston Methodist Urology and Institutions around the region. This symposium will provide up-to-date research efforts on various urological topics by leaders in the field.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Abstracts submissions: April 1 – June 2
Late abstract submissions (for incoming interns only): July 1 – July 10
SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
Submit abstracts (Word or PDF) via email: cures@houstonmethodist.org
Encore abstracts (previously presented at another conference or published in a journal) may be submitted for consideration.
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2025
Submission Window: Monday, March 31, 2025 – Monday, June 2, 2025
Incoming PGY1 (Intern- only) Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Incoming PGY1 Submission Window: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025
Video Abstracts (if applicable):
Submit as MPEG-4 (.mp4)
Max length: 5 minutes
Use Standard Definition (SD) resolution following YouTube/Vimeo compression guidelines
Criteria for Abstract submission:
Abstract Title: (Max 25 words, UPPER CASE)
Abstract Body: (Max 400 words or 375 words if including an image)
Tables, Graphs, & Images:
Convert tables/graphs into an image (Max: 1 image per abstract)
File types: JPG, BMP, PNG
Max file size: 1.5 MB
Max resolution: 600(w) x 800(h) pixels
Recommended: 300 dpi, cropped for clarity
Abstract Layout:
Introduction/Background
Methods/Materials
Results
Conclusions
Should you have any questions, please email us at cures@houstonmethodist.org or contact any of the following members of our team:
Ilma S. Savul (Research Coordinator) – issavul@houstonmethodist.org
Christine Nguyen (Sr. Academic Coordinator) – clnguyen@houstonmethodist.org
Organizing Committee
Director:
Rose Khavari, MD
Ben and Wendy Moreland Distinguished Chair in Urology
Professor, Department of Urology
rkhavari@houstonmethodist.org
Co-Directors:
Raj Satkunasivam, MD, MS, FRCSC
Miles Family Chair in Urologic Research
Associate Professor of Urology
rsatkunasivam@houstonmethodist.org
Betsy Salazar, PhD
Assistant Research Professor, Research Scientist
bhsalazar@houstonmethodist.org
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $255 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Complimentary |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Houston Methodist) | Complimentary |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Non-Houston Methodist) | Complimentary |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Physicians, Research fellows and associates, Residents, Research Coordinators, medical students
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss current research efforts at Houston Methodist and other institutions in the region in the field of Urology
- Propose a purposeful and feasible research plan in Urology
- List the benefits of multi-institutional collaborative research projects
Program
| Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 | |||
| START | END | PRESENTATION/ TITLES | SPEAKER/MODERATOR(S) |
| 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 7:05 AM | 7:15 AM | Introduction, Welcome and Conference Overview | Raj Satkunasivam, MD, Betsy H. Salazar, PhD |
| 7:15 AM | 8:00 AM | Keynote Address –Dr. Vijaya Vemulakonda MD, JD. | Introduction by: Rose Khavari, MD 35 minutes lecture, 10 minutes Q&A |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Early Career Podium Session 1 | Moderators: Dr. Surena Matin (MD Anderson) & Dr. Jenifer Taylor (BCM) |
| TBD based on scores received during blind abstract review. 6 presentaiton 5 minutes each, 5 minutes for QA. | |||
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Moderated/Nonmoderated poster viewing | Moderators: Dr. Michael Coburn (BCM) and Dr. Melina McCarty (UTH) |
| 9:30 AM | 9:40 AM | BREAK AND EXHIBITS | |
| 9:40 AM | 10:20 AM | Top Three Abstracts – Early Career Podium Presentations. | Moderator: Dr. Lars Cisek (UT Pediatric Urology) |
| TBD based on scores received during blind abstract review. 7 minutes each with 5 minutes QA | |||
| 10:20 AM | 11:20 AM | Early Career Podium Session 2 | Moderators: Dr. J. Nicholas Sreshta (UTMB) and Dr. Stephanie Harris (S&W) |
| TBD based on scores received during blind abstract review. 6 presentations 5 minutes each, 5 minutes for QA. | |||
| 11:20 AM | 12:00 PM | LUNCH BREAK, EXHIBITS AND POSTER VIEWING | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Medical/graduate students highlights | Moderators: Dr. Monica Morgan (HMH) and Dr. Jeremy Slawin (BCM) |
| Medical students to present. 6 presentations 5 minutes each, 5 minutes for QA. | |||
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | VIDEO ABSTRACT VIEWING | Moderator: Dr. Monty Aghazadeh (HMH) |
| 3 videos. 5 minutes each. 10 minutes for Q&A at the end of the three. | |||
| 1:30 PM | 2:15 PM | Keynote Address – Dr. Erin Bird, MD (Scott &White) | Introduction by: Dr. Patrick Lowry 35 minutes lecture, 10 minutes Q&A |
| 2:15 PM | 2:30 PM | BREAK AND EXHIBITS | |
| 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | Early Career Podium Session 3 | Moderators: Dr. Natalia Hernandez Bustos (DHR) & Dr. Joseph Sonstein (UTMB) |
| TBD based on scores received during blind abstract review. 6 presentations 5 minutes each, 5 minutes for QA. | |||
| 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | PI BREAKOUT SESSIONS | PIs: Satkunasivam (HMH), Gonzalez (HMH), Chester Koh (TCH), Justin Greg (MD Andrson), Surena Matin (MD Anderson) |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | VIDEO ABSTRACT VIEWING | Moderator: Dr. Rodrigo de Silva (UTH) |
| 3 videos. 5-6 minutes each. 10 minutes for Q&A at the end of the three. | |||
| 4:30 AM | 4:45 AM | Tim Boone research award winners | Drs. Tim Boone, Khavari, Satkunasivam, and Salazar |
| 4:45 PM | 4:50 PM | Closing Remarks | Drs. Khavari, Satkunasivam, and Salazar |
| 4:50 PM | ADJOURNMENT | ||
Venue
Travel
Recommended accommodations
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District (connected to Houston Methodist Hospital via indoor crosswalk)
6580 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
https://www.marriott.com/
Accreditation
Available Credit
- 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.75 Attendance
Exhibitors/Sponsors
Interested in exhibiting at this activity? Please contact us for more information.
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Price
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $255 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Complimentary |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Houston Methodist) | Complimentary |
| Allied Health Care Professional (Non-Houston Methodist) | Complimentary |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.