SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Get ready for 3.5 days of immersive, expert-led content! Each day features a focused theme designed to deliver in-depth, clinically relevant insights into some of the most challenging conditions in lower urinary tract medicine.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Day 1: "UC" What I See – A Day of Urothelial Carcinoma
A full-day deep dive into urothelial carcinoma, covering diagnostics, treatment approaches, and current research in both canine and feline patients.
| TIME | TOPIC / EVENT | SPEAKER | LOCATION |
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| 7:00AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 7:45AM | Welcome & Introduction | Glenwood Ballroom | |
| 8:00AM-9:00AM | KEYNOTE LECTURE #1: Standard of care for muscle invasive vs non-muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma - or minimally invasive treatment of urothelial carcinoma | Michael Abern | |
| 9:10AM-10:00AM | Early detection and monitoring of canine urothelial carcinoma using BRAF | Matthew Breen | |
| 10:00AM-10:30AM | Break / Visit with Sponsors & Exhibitors | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 10:30AM-11:00AM | Immunotherapy for the treatment of urothelial carcinoma in dogs | Paul Hess | Glenwood Ballroom |
| 11:10AM-11:45AM | Alternate approaches to treatment of urothelial carcinoma | Michael Mastromauro | |
| 12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 1:00PM-1:35PM | Additive benefits of radiotherapy for the treatment of urothelial carcinoma in dogs | Mike Nolan | Glenwood Ballroom |
| 1:40PM-2:30PM | Urothelial carcinoma ablation in dogs | JD Foster | |
| 2:30PM-3:00PM | Fluoroscopy Basics | Nathan Nelson | |
| 3:00PM-3:30PM | Break / Visit with Sponsors & Exhibitors | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 3:30PM-5:00PM | LAB: TURBT | JD Foster | NCSU CVM |
| LAB: Lithotripsy: Laser basics and applications and safety, etc | Larry Adams Joe Bartges |
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| LAB: Placement of percutaneous cystotomy tube and antegrade catheter - using models | Jiwoong Her Yu Ueda |
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| LAB: POCUS: Urinary tract, bladder volume assessment, renal pelvis dilation, following ureters, U/S guided bladder biopsy | Nathan Nelson | ||
| 3:30PM-5:00PM | LAB: Urothelial Carcinoma: Pathologist-guided review of UC histology and cytology | Devorah Marks Stowe | Creedmoor Room |
| 3:30PM-5:00PM | Round Table Discussion: Urothelial carcinoma case briefs presented by different participants to illustrate diagnostic or therapeutic pitfalls or successes | Matthew Breen Mike Nolan Michael Mastromauro |
Glenwood Ballroom |
| 5:30PM-8:00PM | Welcome Reception / Poster Session | Crabtree Ballroom | |
Monday, March 9, 2026
Day 2: Rolling Stones – The Veterinary Urolithiasis Tour
A comprehensive look at urolithiasis with a lineup of experts exploring pathophysiology, diagnostics, medical and surgical management, and prevention strategies.
| TIME | TOPIC / EVENT | SPEAKER | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15AM | Continental Breakfast | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 8:00AM-8:50AM | KEYNOTE LECTURE #2: The role of bacteria in urolith formation | Kymora Scotland | Glenwood Ballroom |
| 9:00AM-9:50AM | Genetics of Urolithiasis | Eva Furrow | |
| 9:50AM-10:10AM | Break / Visit with Sponsors & Exhibitors | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 10:10AM-11:00AM | Ureteral obstruction in dogs and cats | Marilyn Dunn | Glenwood Ballroom |
| 11:10AM-12:00PM | Uncommon urolith types and micro CT imaging of uroliths | Jody Lulich | |
| 12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 1:30PM-3:00PM | LAB: Mastering SUB Flushes | Allyson Berent | Creedmoor Room |
| 1:30PM-3:00PM | LAB: PCCL | JD Foster Jeff Runge |
NCSU CVM |
| 1:30PM-3:00PM | LAB: Placement of urethral stents - temporary vs. permanent | Larry Adams Allison Kendall |
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| 1:30PM-3:00PM | LAB: Perineal approach using cadavers | Marilyn Dunn | |
| 1:30PM-3:00PM | Round Table Discussion: Uroliths Unfiltered: Medical Management, Intervention, or Both? | Joe Bartges Eva Furrow Jody Lulich |
Glenwood Ballroom |
| 3:00PM-4:00PM | Break / Visit with Sponsors & Exhibitors | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | LAB: Urodynamic Testing | Julie Byron | Creedmoor Room |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | LAB: PCCL | JD Foster Jeff Runge |
NCSU CVM |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | LAB: Placement of urethral stents - temporary vs. permanent | Larry Adams Allison Kendall |
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| 4:00PM-5:30PM | LAB: Perineal approach using cadavers | Marilyn Dunn | |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | Round Table Discussion: Ureteral Obstruction in Cats & Dogs: SUB vs. Surgery - What's Best, When? | Joe Bartges Allyson Berent Kyle Mathews |
Glenwood Ballroom |
| 5:40PM-6:30PM | New Diplomate Certificates & Award Presentations | Glenwood Ballroom | |
| 7:00PM-9:00PM | Bladder Ball - a 90's themed formal | Crabtree Ballroom | |
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Day 3: The Continence Conundrum – Canine and Feline Incontinence
A focus on urinary incontinence, tackling everything from neurogenic to non-neurogenic causes, diagnostic dilemmas, and treatment innovations in dogs and cats.
| TIME | TOPIC / EVENT | SPEAKER | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15AM | Continental Breakfast | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 8:00AM-8:50AM | Bladder Itch: Urgency Urinary Incontinence | TBD | Glenwood Ballroom |
| 9:00AM-9:50AM | Urinary abnormalities associated with intersex | Sara Lyle | |
| 9:50AM-10:10AM | Break / Visit with Sponsors & Exhibitors | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 10:10AM-10:35AM | Feline Incontinence | Marilyn Dunn | Glenwood Ballroom |
| 10:35AM-11:05AM | Canine Urinary Incontinence - Male | Allison Kendall | |
| 11:10AM-12:00PM | Urinary Diversion | Carrie Palm | |
| 12:15PM-1:15PM | Lunch | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 1:45PM-3:15PM | LAB: Equipment basics to advanced cystoscopy & Proper use of the Ellik evacuator | Larry Adams Patty Secoura |
NCSU CVM |
| 1:45PM-3:15PM | LAB: Abdominal drain placement for uroabdomen & Urinary diversion techniques | Leo Londoño | |
| 1:45PM-3:15PM | LAB: Fluoroscopy: Imaging for Diagnosis and Intervention | Marilyn Dunn | |
| 1:45PM-3:15PM | LAB: MEMO-Focused House Soiling Support - Felines | Margaret Gruen | Creedmoor Room |
| 1:45PM-3:15PM | Round Table Discussion: USMI Management: What Works and When to Escalate: medical therapy vs. urethral bulking vs. surgical approach? | Margaret Gruen | Glenwood Ballroom |
| 3:15PM-4:00PM | Break / Visit with Sponsors & Exhibitors | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | LAB: Equipment basics to advanced cystoscopy & Proper use of the Ellik evacuator | Larry Adams Patty Secoura |
NCSU CVM |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | LAB: Abdominal drain placement for uroabdomen & Urinary diversion techniques | Leo Londoño | |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | LAB: Fluoroscopy: Imaging for Diagnosis and Intervention | Marilyn Dunn | |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | LAB: POCUS: Urinary tract, bladder volume assessment, renal pelvis dilation, following ureters, U/S guided bladder biopsy | Nathan Nelson | |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | LAB: Behavioral Focused House Soiling Support - Canines | Margaret Gruen | Creedmoor Room |
| 4:00PM-5:30PM | Round Table Discussion: Building Blocks for an ACVNU Residency Training Program: Developing sustainable, compliant, and high-quality residency programs in nephrology & urology under ACVNU guidelines | JD Foster Shelly Vaden |
Glenwood Ballroom |
| 6:30PM-9:30PM | Resident Bowl | Kings Bowl North Hills | |
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Day 4: Bladder Battles – The UTI Frontlines
Our final half-day brings attention to urinary tract infections, antimicrobial resistance, and evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and management.
| TIME | TOPIC / EVENT | SPEAKER | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15AM | Continental Breakfast | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 8:00AM-8:50AM | UPEC - resistance patterns and what it means clinically | Megan Jacob | Glenwood Ballroom |
| 9:00AM-9:50AM | Preventing or disrupting bacterial adhesion and biofilms | John Shamoun | |
| 9:50AM-10:10AM | Break / Visit with Sponsors & Exhibitors | Glenwood Foyer | |
| 10:10AM-11:00AM | Antimicrobial selection for UTI, Understanding MIC | Cassie Donnell | Glenwood Ballroom |
| 11:10AM-12:00PM | Radiation Therapy for FIC | Allison Kendall | |
