26th annual Symposium tuesday, JUNE 9, 2026, Seattle, WA
In 2026, the AAVN Clinical Nutrition & Research Symposium will take place on Tuesday, June 9 in the Grand Ballroom at the Sheraton Grand in Seattle, Washington. Our registration table will be open on Monday, June 8 from 3 pm- 5 pm. Stop by to check in before the rush on Tuesday morning!
** IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are planning to attend both the AAVN Symposium and the ACVIM Forum, sign up for AAVN first! You will receive a code for a 15% discount on Forum registration. **
Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy: New Insights and the Central Role of Nutrition Speaker: Sara Jablonski, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) This presentation will explore recent advances in our understanding of canine protein-losing enteropathy (PLE), with emphasis on where pathophysiology, clinical findings, and nutritional interventions meet. We will discuss how emerging research findings can inform clinical decision-making including nutritional strategies in PLE patients.
Unlocking the Pet Food Puzzle: What Practicing Veterinarians Should Know About the Pet Food Industry Speaker: Leslie Hancock, DVM Dr. Hancock will share her perspectives as a veterinarian who has worked in the pet food industry for nearly two decades. Her talk will focus on the multifaceted landscape, with a focus on the technical, nutritional, and regulatory aspects of animal foods.
A New Concept to Establish Amino Acids and Protein Requirements Speaker: Nicolaas E. Deutz, MD, PhD, Distinguished FASN
Director, Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity, Texas A&M University
David A. Dzanis AAFCO Update Speaker: Renee Streeter, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Julian Borosky, Médica Veterinária Clinical Effects of Euglena gracilis Dry Extract on Dermatological Outcomes in Canine Food Hypersensitivity
Lais Lima, Médica Veterinária Fat and Muscle-to-Bone Ratios as Alternative Measurements for Body Composition in Cats
Alejandra Lorenzo Smirnoff, DVM Evaluation of Metabolizable Energy of Commercial Dry Cat Foods in Argentina Relative to Adult Cat Requirements
Zane Moore, Student, DVM Class of 2027, Richard R. Weiss Award Recipient Eight-week supplementation with a lysophosphatidylcholine-containing lipid powder improves weight and body composition in malnourished dogs
Leonardo Principe Early Systemic Metabolic Alterations in Obese Dogs: New Insights from Serum Metabolomics
Ashley Self, MS, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) Impact of Blender Type on Canine and Feline Slurry Consistency and Post-Refrigeration Tube Flow
Jonathan Stockman, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) Protein and Amino Acid Concentrations of Commercially Available Diets for Pet Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo)
Jan S. Suchodolski, MedVet. DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Assessing microbiota in nutrition studies: Methodological considerations based on a feline fiber trial
and ESVCN Waltham Award Recipient
Hannah Godfrey, BSc, MS.c, PhD Dietary Macronutrients Influence Cardiovascular Function in Lean and Obese Cats
A full list of poster abstract presenters will be announced soon!
Hotel Information
A link to the ACVIM room block will be included in registration confirmations.
STUDENT PRograms
AAVN will offer a student session on Tuesday, June 9 from 5 pm- 6 pm.
Exploring Careers and Credentials: Maximizing Professional Opportunities in Veterinary Nutrition
Panelists: BlaireAldridge MS, PhD, PAS; James Bilof, DVM; Neeley Bowden, MS, PCQI; Lauren Tseng DVM, Residency Trained in Nutrition
Moderator: Martha G. Cline, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
In this interactive panel, students will hear from professionals who have completed different degree programs about their educational and career paths. With representation from experts in Master's, PhD, and veterinary programs from a multitude of backgrounds, students can expect to leave with a better idea of what career fields are available and how to begin that journey.
AAVN also invites student members to attend the Welcome Gathering on June 8 at SPIN Seattle and Student Dinner at 6 pm on June 9 at Serious Pie, 2001 4th Avenue, Seattle.
Student registration is just $50! Members of AAVN and AAVN Student chapters can email aavnexecutive@gmail.com to request a code.
EVENING EVENTS
Welcome to Seattle Gathering, Monday, June 8, 5-7 pm, SPIN Seattle, 1511 6th Street, directly across the street from the Sheraton Grand (between Pike and Pine). Join AAVN for food, drinks (2 tickets per person), ping pong and more! Don't miss this opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues the evening before Symposium!RSVP here
Annual AAVN Party, June 9, 7 pm - 9 pm,Museum of Illusions, 1330 5th Avenue, just a few blocks from the Sheraton Grand. Guests will have full access to the interactive - and photo friendly! - optical illusions while enjoying drinks and light snacks. Tickets are available for purchase at Symposium registration check out. The cost is just $25 for Symposium attendees and $35 for guests. Each ticket includes one drink and entry in a prize drawing. All proceeds from ticket sales will be used to support student travel to the 2027 Symposium.
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