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.
Click the Program tab for submission timelines and requirements. 


2025 CUReS Highlights


FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist)Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$TBD
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
Course opens: 
03/30/2026
Course expires: 
09/30/2026
Event starts: 
08/05/2026 - 7:15am CDT
Event ends: 
08/05/2026 - 5:00pm CDT
Cost:
$255.00

AGENDA COMING SOON!

2025 CUReS Highlights

     

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Please email your abstracts (word or pdf document) to:  [email protected]

Encore abstracts (previously presented at another conference or published in a journal) may be submitted for consideration.

  • Submission Deadline: JUNE 14, 2026
  • Submission Window: MARCH 30 - JUNE 14

Incoming PGY1 (Intern- only)

  • Incoming PGY1 (Intern- only) Submission Deadline: JULY 9, 2026
  • Incoming PGY1 Submission Window: JULY 1 - JULY 9

Video Abstracts (if applicable):

  • Submit as MPEG-4 (.mp4)
  • Max length: 5 minutes
  • Use Standard Definition (SD) resolution following YouTube/Vimeo compression guidelines

RULES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

  • Abstract Title
    (limited to 25 words in UPPER CASE)
  • Abstract Body
    (limited to 400 words or 375 words if an image is included)
  • Table(s), Graph(s) or Illustration(s): 
       -All tables/graphs/illustrations must be converted to an image.
       -A maximum of 1 image can be included per abstract.
       -The maximum file size of the image is 1.5 MB.
       -The maximum pixel size of the image is 600(w) x 800(h) pixels.
       -You may upload an image in JPG, BMP or PNG format only.
       -For higher quality output we recommend your images be set at 300 dpi and crop out any unnecessary surrounding white space.
  • Abstract Layout
    Abstracts must use the following structured format:
    • Introduction/ Background
    • Methods/ Materials
    • Results
    • Conclusions

Should you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or contact any of the following members of our team

Julu Benoy
Research Specialist
Email: [email protected]

  Anahi Hernandez
  Administrative Assistant
  Email: [email protected]

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]

   
     
    
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]

Interested in exhibiting at this activity? Please contact us for more information.


 

Price

Cost:
$255.00
Please login or register to take this course.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist)Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$TBD
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.