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Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society Symposium
Sunday–Tuesday, Nov. 8–10, 2026
Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society Symposium
Join us for the 44th Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society (VCRS) Symposium, hosted by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). This three-day symposium brings together clinicians, researchers, trainees, and industry partners to share new discoveries, discuss clinically relevant challenges, and build collaborations across disciplines. The meeting will feature scientific presentations, abstract sessions, networking opportunities, and continuing education focused on advancing veterinary and comparative respiratory medicine.
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About the Symposium
Symposium Overview
The 44th Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society (VCRS) Symposium brings together clinicians, researchers, trainees, and industry professionals from around the world to advance respiratory health across species. Hosted by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), the symposium provides a collaborative forum for sharing new discoveries, discussing clinically relevant challenges, and building meaningful partnerships in veterinary and comparative respiratory medicine.
The symposium features keynote presentations, scientific sessions, oral and poster abstract presentations, trainee sessions, networking opportunities, and continuing education designed to connect discovery, translation, and clinical practice.
Why Attend VCRS?
A Meeting Designed for Meaningful Connections
The Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society Symposium offers something increasingly rare in scientific meetings—a welcoming, collaborative environment where meaningful conversations happen naturally. Rather than navigating a conference with thousands of attendees, VCRS brings together a focused community of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and industry professionals who share a common interest in respiratory health. Discussions continue beyond the podium, collaborations develop naturally, and attendees have direct access to leaders in the field.
Small Meeting. Big Conversations.
- Direct access to speakers and experts
- Cross-species and interdisciplinary perspectives
- Strong trainee mentorship and career development
- Opportunities to build meaningful collaborations
- A balance of basic science, translational research, and clinical application
- A welcoming, collegial atmosphere that encourages discussion
At VCRS, attendees don’t just listen to presentations—they become part of the conversation.
Who Should Attend?
Industry
Engage with clinicians and researchers shaping the future of respiratory medicine.
One Health Professionals
Connect animal and human health perspectives to advance respiratory research and care.
Researchers
Share new findings, explore collaborations, and connect with experts across disciplines.
Engineers & Innovators
Explore device development, aerosol science, diagnostics, and translational technologies.
Trainees
Present research, build professional networks, and learn from leaders in the field.
What You’ll Experience
- International Comparative Respiratory Community
Connect with clinicians, researchers, trainees, and collaborators working across equine, food animal, companion animal, wildlife, laboratory animal, and human-relevant respiratory science. - Scientific Sessions
Explore emerging work in respiratory mechanisms, diagnostics, therapeutics, infectious disease, aerosol medicine, translational models, and clinical management. - Present Your Research
Share your work through oral and poster abstract presentations, receive valuable feedback, and build collaborations with experts in the field. - Equine Respiratory Medicine Wet Lab
Participate in a full day of expert-led lectures and hands-on training focused on respiratory disease diagnosis, management, and emerging technologies in equine medicine. - Networking & Collaboration
Experience the welcoming atmosphere, mentorship opportunities, and interdisciplinary discussions that make VCRS a unique scientific meeting.
Meet Experts Across Disciplines
The VCRS Symposium brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines, creating opportunities to gain new perspectives and explore ideas that extend beyond traditional specialty meetings.
- Veterinary clinical medicine
- Comparative respiratory biology
- Infectious disease
- Pulmonary physiology
- Aerosol medicine and drug delivery
- Biomedical engineering
- Translational and One Health research
- Pharmaceutical and device development
Registration Pricing
| Registration Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| VCRS Member | $600 |
| Non-Member | $650 |
| Trainee | $300 |
| Optional Pre-Conference Equine Respiratory Wet Lab | $350 |
Note: The Optional Pre-Conference Equine Respiratory Wet Lab is held on Saturday, Nov. 7. It may be registered for separately and does not require symposium registration.
Conference Schedule
| Day | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov. 7 | Optional Pre-Conference Equine Respiratory Wet Lab | Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences |
| Sunday, Nov. 8 | Symposium Day 1 | Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences |
| Monday, Nov. 9 | Symposium Day 2 | Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center |
| Tuesday, Nov. 10 | Symposium Day 3 | Texas A&M Hotel &Conference Center |
A detailed program will be posted as it becomes available.
Abstract Submission Guidelines and Form
The Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society (VCRS) invites abstract submissions for inclusion in the scientific program of the 44th VCRS Symposium, hosted by Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, Nov. 8–10, 2026. Abstracts will be peer reviewed based on scientific content, experimental design, subject category, and adherence to the submission guidelines.
Submit an Abstract
Abstract submission opens: June 15, 2026
Regular Abstract Submission deadline: August 31, 2026
Late-Breaking Abstract Submission deadline: September 30, 2026
Submit completed form as a Word document to: vcrs2026@tamu.edu
- Name and affiliation of the presenting author:
- Email and phone number:
- Preferred presentation format:
- Oral presentation (12 minutes) ___
- Poster presentation ___
- If not selected for an oral presentation, would you like to present a poster? ___
- Is the presenting author a graduate student (MSc, PhD, intern, resident)? ___
- If yes, in which program? ___
- Maximum 250 words, excluding title, authors, references, and funding source.
- Abstracts should provide new material that has not been presented or published before. However, a few spots will be saved for abstracts presented at the ACVIM Forum 2026 or another conference in the past year. Please indicate if it is an Encore abstract here: ___
Title Format
First A. Author1, Presenting Author1, Third Author1, Fourth Author2, Last Z. Author1
1University for Dogs and Cats, 2Saturn Medical School, NJ, Canada
Background:
Objective:
Method:
Results:
Conclusion:
References (optional):
Funding source:
Contact
For questions or additional information about the 44th Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society (VCRS) Symposium, please contact:
Rebecca M. Legere, DVM, MS, PAS, PhD, DACVIM-LA
Assistant Professor of Equine Internal Medicine Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Texas A&M UniversityHotel Accommodations
A hotel group rate is available for symposium attendees.
$169 per night
Don’t Delay!
The 44th Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society (VCRS) Symposium offers three days of scientific presentations, abstract sessions, networking opportunities, and continuing education. Register now to reserve your spot!
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