SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Get ready for 3.5 days of immersive, expert-led content at the 2026 ACVNU Lower Urinary Tract Symposium. 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
Join us for a comprehensive look at urolithiasis with a lineup of experts exploring pathophysiology, diagnostics, medical and surgical management, and prevention strategies.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Day 3: The Continence Conundrum – Canine and Feline Incontinence
This day focuses on urinary incontinence, tackling everything from neurogenic to non-neurogenic causes, diagnostic dilemmas, and treatment innovations in dogs and cats.
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.