WELCOME RECEPTION & SCIENTIFIC POSTER SHOWCASE

Kick off the 2026 ACVNU Lower Urinary Tract Symposium with an evening of connection and celebration! Join us on Sunday, March 8, 2026, for the Welcome Reception & Scientific Poster Showcase, where we’ll honor our scientific poster presenters and toast the start of an exciting week of innovation in veterinary urology. Enjoy lively conversation, delicious refreshments, and bar stations as we gather with colleagues from around the world.

Sponsored by Contura Vet — combining bioengineering and veterinary expertise to advance the treatment and management of canine urinary incontinence.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Organizing Committee of the 2026 ACVNU Lower Urinary Tract Symposium invites abstract submissions for presentation at this focused and collaborative meeting in veterinary urology.

We welcome abstracts that share new ideas, data, and findings in the field, and we especially encourage submissions from early-career professionals, including residents, PhD candidates, and interns, who are seeking a supportive environment to present their work and receive constructive feedback.

All accepted abstracts will be presented as posters during a dedicated session. To foster meaningful scientific exchange, each poster will be assigned to specific delegates with expertise in the topic, who will engage authors in active discussion.

In addition to completed research, we encourage the submission of proposed study protocols, especially those that could benefit from multicenter input or collaboration. Preference will be given to abstracts where the first author is in a training position (e.g., residency, PhD program).

Submission deadline: December 31, 2025
Submit abstracts to: ACVNU at info@acvnu.org
Notification of acceptance: January 15, 2026

Instructions for Authors

Please adhere to the following format when preparing your abstract:

Title:

  • Maximum 250 characters

  • Bold font

  • Clearly state the main focus of the study

Authors:

  • List all authors and their affiliations

Content Guidelines:

  • Maximum 300 words (excluding title and author affiliations)

  • Use 12-point Times New Roman font

  • Structure the abstract using the following subheadings:

Background: Briefly explain why the study is important and how it is relevant to veterinary urology and the goals of the ACVNU.

Objective/Hypothesis: State the primary hypothesis being tested, or the major aim(s) of the study.

Methods: Provide a concise description of:

  • Study design (e.g., randomized controlled trial, cohort study, case series)

  • Population studied (number of animals, source, relevant characteristics)

  • Principal methods or interventions used

Results: Present key findings with actual data and statistical significance where applicable.
If submitting a study plan, describe:

  • Planned endpoints

  • Proposed statistical analyses

Conclusions and Clinical Importance: Summarize what can be concluded from the study and its clinical implications. For study plans, outline:

  • Anticipated challenges, limitations, or questions you would like feedback on

We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to a vibrant and collegial scientific discussion in March 2026.

For questions or further information, please contact: ACVNU at info@acvnu.org