2026 Collaborative Urology Research Symposium (CUReS) - August 5, 2026

Houston, TX US
August 5, 2026

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 SUBMISSION INFORMATION.
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Past CUReS Highlights


FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist)Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$220
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)-NO-CEComplimentary-Click Here
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 / StudentComplimentary

* 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
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.25 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 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/09/2026
Course expires: 
09/30/2026
Event starts: 
08/05/2026 - 6:45am CDT
Event ends: 
08/05/2026 - 5:00pm CDT
Cost:
$220.00

Past CUReS Highlights

     

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

DIRECTOR

Rose Khavari, MD
Ben and Wendy Moreland Distinguished Chair in Urology
Professor, Department of Urology
Email: [email protected]

CO-DIRECTORS:

Alexander T. Rozanski, MD
Men's Health and Reconstructive Urology
Email: [email protected]g

  Betsy Salazar, PhD
  Assistant Research Professor
  Research Scientist
 Email: [email protected]

  Dharam Kaushik, MD
  Urologic Oncology
  Email: [email protected]

   
     
    

2026 AGENDA

Meet and Greet
(takes place the evening prior to the symposium)

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: TBD

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

 TIME

 PRESENTATION

 SPEAKER(S)

  6:30 AM

 Registration and Breakfast

  7:00

 Introduction, Welcome and Conference Overview

 Rose Khavari, MD

  7:05

 Keynote Address: Endourology Controversies: Lower Pole Stones, Large Stones, and Role of Stents, Wires and Suction in Ureteroscopy.

 J. Stuart Wolf, Jr., MD
Introduction: Rose Khavari, MD

 

  7:50

AUA Research Highlight

Johanny Kugelman-Tonos, PhD

  8:05

 Early Career Podium Session 1 - Urologic Oncology

Suvaacha Bajpai
Maya T. Zhou, MD
Vikas Burugu
Ethan McGonagle
Lucia Martinez-Sanchez
Victor E. Lozano-Corres, MD

   Moderators: Justin R. Gregg, MD
                          Seth P. Lerner, MD
                          Dharam Kaushik, MD

  8:55

 Top Three Abstracts – Early Career Podium Presentations

Victor E. Lozano-Corres, MD
Aidan Boyne
Shane Kronstedt, MD

   Moderator: Lars J. Cisek, MD, MPH
                       Jacob McFadden, MD
                      

  9:20

 BREAK AND EXHIBITS

  9:40

 Early Career Podium Session 2 - Benign Urology

Gal Saffati, MD
Sumin M. Choi
Tyler Brehm, MD
Allison s. Meling
Tatyana Yatsenko, MD
Richard Balbin

   Moderators: Akhil Muthigi, MD
                          Chester J. Koh, MD

 10:30

 Video Abstract Session

Kelly Leong, MD
Sumin M. Choi
Deepak Katta

   Moderators: Annie Chen, MD
                          Emily Huang, MD

 10:55

 Medical and Graduate Student Highlights

Boyang Zhang
Joshua Robert
Arda Bayer
Ethan L. Low
Lisa K. Duong
Jamie M. Welsh

   Moderators:  Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD
                           Jeremy Slawin, MD, MBA

 11:45

 LUNCH BREAK, EXHIBITS AND POSTER VIEWING

 Note: The following sessions are not CE accredited.

 12:30 PM

 Houston Area Incubator KUH Research Opportunity

Alison A. Bertuch, MD, PhD
Keith S. Chan, PhD
Steven E. Canfield, MD
Ricardo R. Gonzalez, MD
Justin R. Gregg, MD

   Moderator: Alexander T. Rozanski, MD

  1:10

 Keynote Address: BCG for NMIBC, time for something new?

Robert S. Svatek, MD, MSCI

Introduction by: Dharam Kaushik, MD

  1:55

 BREAK AND EXHIBITS

  2:10

 Early Career Podium Session 3 - Mix

Kiarad Fendereski, MD
Justine R. Borden, MD
Shane Kronstedt, MD
Claire Shackleton, PhD
Medha Medicherla
Bethany Leach

   Moderators: Katie Canalichio, MD
                       Hazem M. Elmansy, MD

  3:00

 Research & Scholarly Activities Across the Region
 Discussion of each program's current curriculum and future changes (if any)

 Program Representatives:
   HMH - Carlos Riveros, MD
   BCM - Jennifer M. Taylor, MD, MPH
   UTH - Annie Chen, MD
   UTMB - Joseph Sonstein, MD
   UTSA - Robert S. Svatek, MD, MSCI
   BS&W - Patrick S. Lowry, MD
   BAMC - Marilyn Jones, MD
   University of Toronto - Martin A. Koyle, MD

   Moderators: Michael Coburn, MD
                          ACGME/RRC Representative

  4:10

Timothy Boone Research Award Ceremony

 Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD
 Betsy H. Salazar, PhD

  4:20

Special Pediatric Urology Lectureship: Change Happens

Martin A Koyle, MD

  4:55

Q&A, Discussion, and Case Presentations

 

  5:10

Endoscopic Injection Therapy for Vesicoureteral Reflux
Location: Cockrell Boardroom

 

6:00 PM

 ADJOURMENT

Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium
Houston, TX 77030
United States

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/

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

DIRECTOR

Rose Khavari, MD
Ben and Wendy Moreland Distinguished Chair in Urology
Professor, Department of Urology
Email: [email protected]

CO-DIRECTORS:

Alexander T. Rozanski, MD
Men's Health and Reconstructive Urology
Email: [email protected]g

  Betsy Salazar, PhD
  Assistant Research Professor
  Research Scientist
 Email: [email protected]

  Dharam Kaushik, MD
  Urologic Oncology
  Email: [email protected]

 

INVITED SPEAKERS

Robert Svatek, MD, MSCI
Professor
Gary and Glenda Woods President's Distinguished University Chair in GU Oncology
UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine

J. Stuart Wolf, Jr., MD, FACS
Executive Associate Chair
Associate Chair of Clinical Integration and Operations
Professor
Division Chief, Surgical Subspecialties
Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

Available Credit

  • 4.25 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 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.25 Attendance

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Exhibitors

We gratefully acknowledge the following companies for participating as exhibitors for this activity: 

Abbvie

Baxter

Boston Scientific

Coloplast

Ferring

Johnson & Johnson

Natera

ReviveRX

Stryker

Sumitomo 

Urogen

Veracyte


Sponsors

We gratefully acknowledge the following companies for participating as sponsors for this activity: 

Lunch Sponsor - Boston Scientific

Price

Cost:
$220.00
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FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist)Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$220
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)-NO-CEComplimentary-Click Here
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 / StudentComplimentary

* 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.