The AUA is pleased to offer numerous programs of interest to urology researchers and physician-scientists at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, in addition to over 100 poster and podium sessions across all areas of urologic research.
Mark your calendars now and reach out to research@AUAnet.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at AUA2025!
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Basic Sciences Symposium: Inflammaging and Urologic Disease
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
As the American population ages, aging-associated increases in systemic inflammation, immune system dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances adversely affect lower urinary tract health and function. The studies presented in this symposium will clarify these processes and propose new therapeutic approaches for addressing them to achieve lower urinary tract health and function.
Chairs: Jill Macoska, PhD and Indira Mysorekar, PhD
Society for Basic Urologic Research (SBUR): The Neurobiological Basis of Benign Urological Diseases
1 – 3 p.m.
Independent Practice Research Symposium: Bench to Bedside: Navigating Clinical Trials in Independent Practices
1 – 4 p.m.
This symposium will focus on how to ensure the success of clinical trials in an independent, community, or private practice setting. Discussions will identify pitfalls, leverage technology, and appreciate strategies to enhance and support research. In addition, understand how independent practices, academia and pharma can collaborate on successful clinical projects.
Chairs: Laurence Belkoff, DO and Gordon Brown, DO
Research Forum: Early-Career Investigators Showcase
4 – 6 p.m.
Join us for an exclusive session dedicated to showcasing the work of early-career physician-scientists and researchers! This forum focuses on domestic and international early-career scientists and their impactful projects in a poster session and series of judged podium presentations. This highly anticipated annual event highlights innovative, relevant, and potentially impactful research projects across the research spectrum from bench-to-bedside and beyond.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
USMART Academy Meet-and-Greet
11:30 a.m. – Noon
Urology Care Foundation (UCF) Booth
Current and former members of the AUA Urology Scientific Mentoring and Research Training (USMART) Academy gather to network with program mentees and mentors.
*By invitation only
Society for Basic Urologic Research/Society of Urologic Oncology (SBUR/SUO): Novel Breakthroughs in Specific Targeting and Imaging of Urological Metastasis
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Urology Care Foundation (UCF) Research Honors Reception
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation (UCF) recognize the outstanding achievements of early-career investigators who are completing a UCF-funded research project, acknowledge new research grant recipients, and present Awards of Distinction to accomplished senior urology researchers at the annual Research Honors Program & Reception. This premier event for urology researchers at the AUA Annual Meeting is comprised of an award recognition ceremony, networking reception, and scientific poster session for UCF-funded grantees.
*By invitation only
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Urologic Oncology Research Symposium: Practical AI for Urologic Oncology Research
8 – 11 a.m.
By bringing together experts from diverse fields, the symposium aims to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration, highlighting practical AI applications in radiology, pathology, research, and clinical practice. Attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in AI, learn strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce burnout, and develop skills to critically evaluate emerging AI research.
Chairs: Giovanni Cacciamani, MD and Inderbir Gill, MD
Coming Summer 2025!
Physician Scientist: Different Paths to Success Webinar
Join Course Director Dr. Aria Olumi on May 20, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET for the webinar Physician Scientist: Different Paths to Success, which is designed to highlight the diverse experiences of our panelists, Drs. Christopher Barbieri, Rose Khavari, Peter Schulam, and Neal Shore and showcase the multiple career trajectories available to physician-scientists in urology. It will explore the challenges, opportunities, and key decision points that have shaped their paths.
Additional Engagement Opportunities
If you are interested in additional engagement opportunities, please consider becoming an AUA Reviewer! For more details, please contact GrantsManager@AUAnet.org.