MEET THE EXPERTS
From pioneering researchers to skilled clinicians, our 2026 ACVNU Lower Urinary Tract Symposium speakers will bring cutting-edge science, clinical expertise, and practical insights to every session. Get to know the voices driving progress in lower urinary tract health.
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Michael Abern, MD
DUKE UNIVERSITY
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Larry Adams, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
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Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
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Allyson Berent, DVM, DACVIM
THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Matthew Breen, PhD, C.Biol, FRSB
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Julie Byron, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
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Teresa DeFrancesco, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Cassie Donnell, PharmD, RPh, FSVHP
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Marilyn Dunn, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
UNIVERSITY OF MONTREAL
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JD Foster, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP
FRIENDSHIP HOSPTIAL FOR ANIMALS
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Eva Furrow, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
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Margaret Gruen, DVM, PHD, DACVB
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Jiwoong Her, DVM, MS, DACVECC
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Paul Hess, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Megan Jacob, MS, PhD
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Allison Kendall, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Leonel Londoño, DVM, DACVECC
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY NEPHROLOGY & UROLOGY
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Jody Lulich, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
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Sara K. Lyle, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Michael Mastromauro, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Kyle G. Mathews, DVM, MS, DACVS
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Nathan C. Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Michael Nolan, DVM, PhD, DACVR
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Kymora B. Scotland, MD, PhD
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
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Patty L. Secoura, RVT, VTS (SAIM)
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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John A. Shamoun, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Stephanie Skinner, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
FRIENDSHIP HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS
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Devorah Marks Stowe, DVM, DACVP (Clinical)
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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Yu Ueda, DVM, PhD, DACVECC
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
