26th annual Symposium
tuesday, JUNE 9, 2026, Seattle, WA

In 2026, the AAVN Clinical Nutrition & Research Symposium will take place on Tuesday, June 9 at the Sheraton Grand in Seattle, Washington.

** 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. **

Program Schedule is Available Here

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2026 Speakers & Topics

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.

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)

More details coming soon!