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2026 Collaborative Urology Research Symposium (CUReS) - 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.
Click the Program tab for submission timelines and requirements.
Past CUReS Highlights
2024 Conference Report: https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000309
Highlights from CUReS 2025 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtMaTG6vLZY
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $220 |
| 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
2026 AGENDA IS INCLUDED BELOW THE ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Past CUReS Highlights
- 2024 Conference Report: https://doi.org/10.1097/ju9.0000000000000309
- Highlights from CUReS 2025 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtMaTG6vLZY
SUBMIT AN ABSTRACTPlease email your abstracts (word or pdf document) to: [email protected] Medical students and graduate students submitting abstracts should indicate their trainee status (medical student or graduate student) at the time of submission. Encore abstracts (previously presented at another conference or published in a journal) may be submitted for consideration.
Incoming PGY1 (Intern- only)
Video Abstracts (if applicable):
RULES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Should you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or contact any of the following members of our team
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE DIRECTOR Rose Khavari, MD CO-DIRECTORS:
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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: | J. Stuart Wolf, Jr., MD |
| 7:50 | Early Career Podium Session 1 - Urologic Oncology | |
| Moderators: Justin R. Gregg, MD Seth P. Lerner, MD | ||
| 8:50 | Top Three Abstracts – Early Career Podium Presentations. | |
| Moderator: Lars J. Cisek, MD, MPH | ||
| 9:15 | BREAK AND EXHIBITS | |
| 9:35 | Early Career Podium Session 2 - Functional Urology | |
| Moderators: Akhil Muthigi, MD Chester J. Koh, MD | ||
| 10:35 | Video Abstract Session | |
| Moderators: Monica S.C. Morgan, MD Monty A. Aghazadeh, MD | ||
| 10:50 | Medical and Graduate Student Highlights | |
| Moderators: Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD Jeremy Slawin, MD, MBA | ||
| 11:50 | LUNCH BREAK, EXHIBITS AND POSTER VIEWING | |
| 12:35 PM | Houston Area Incubator KUH Research Opportunity Elevator Pitch: PIs will pitch their projects to recruit residents and students | HAI-KUH PI: Alison A. Bertuch, MD, PhD |
| Moderator: Alexander T. Rozanski, MD | ||
| 1:10 | Keynote Address: | Robert S. Svatek, MD, MSCI |
| Introduction by: Dharam Kaushik, MD | ||
| 1:55 | BREAK AND EXHIBITS | |
| 2:10 | Early Career Podium Session 3 - Mix | |
| Moderators: Katie Canalichio, MD Neema Navai, MD, MHCM | ||
| 3:10 | 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 - TBD BS&W - Patrick S. Lowry, MD BAMC - Christopher Allam, DO (or resident) |
| Moderators: Wesley A. Mayer, MD ACGME/RRC Representative | ||
| 4:10 | Timothy Boone Research Award Ceremony | Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD Betsy H. Salazar, PhD |
| 4:15 | Closing Remarks | |
| 4:20 | ADJOURMENT | |
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 | Betsy Salazar, PhD | Dharam Kaushik, MD |
Available Credit
- 6.25 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 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.25 Attendance
Price
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $220 |
| 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.