4th Pak Symposium in Mineral Metabolsim Research: Cancer and Bone 2026
4th Pak Symposium in Mineral Metabolsim Research is being hosted at UT Southwestern May 8, 2026.
About the Symposium
- 7 hours to learn from the best and network with fellow researchers in the industry.
- 8 experts in cancer and bone will speak at the event.
- Recorded talks shared after the conference, so you can catch up on what you missed.
Speakers
Associate Director, Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research
Associate Professor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Director, UT Southwestern Medical Center Kidney Cancer Program
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine
Professor of Biochemistry, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Mineral Metabolism, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Professor of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Schedule
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 8:00–8:30 AM | Pastries and Coffee |
| 8:30–8:40 AM | Welcome |
| 8:40–9:20 AM | Naim Maalouf, MD |
| 9:20–10:00 AM | Jesus Delgado-Calle, PhD |
| 10:00–10:40 AM | James Brugarolas, MD, PhD |
| 10:40–11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00–11:40 AM | Roberta Faccio, PhD |
| 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM | Uttam Tambar, PhD |
| 12:20–1:10 PM | Lunch |
| 1:10–1:50 PM | Colleen Wu, PhD |
| 1:50–2:30 PM | Shirley Wang, PhD |
| 3:10–3:20 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 2:30–3:10 PM | Teresa Guise, MD |
Location
6001 Forest Park Rd., Dallas, TX 75235
T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building
T. Boone Pickens Auditorium NG3.112
The T. Boone Pickens is located on the third floor of the T. Bone Pickens Biomedical Building and can be accessed directly from the parking garage. Parking is available in the visitor garage located adjacent to the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building. It is entered from 6001 Forest Park Road. The garage elevators will take you to the third floor (street level). Follow the directional signs to the auditorium.
Self-Parking
The Visitor Garage is located adjacent to the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building. It is entered from 6001 Forest Park Road.
Fee: $5 per day
Parking is free under 30 minutes.
FAQ
Q: What's included in the cost of registration?
A: You'll receive a name badge and program when you arrive on site. We will provide a continental breakfast and coffee breaks throughout the day. A boxed lunch will be available to attendees.
Q: Can I cancel my registration?
A: Yes. To cancel your registration, contact the conference organizers up to 2 days before the event.
Q: How do I become an event sponsor?
A: Contact us and someone will get back to you with information.
Q: How do I volunteer to staff the event?
A: Thank you for your interest in supporting the event! Contact us and we can help set you up to volunteer.
Q: How do I become a speaker?
A: Contact us if you are interested in speaking at a future event.
Q: What audio-visual capabilities are available?
A: The room is set up with a Windows desktop, free Wi-fi, and an HDMI cable. Please bring a USB device with your presentation materials, or contact us to send it ahead of time.
Contact
For questions about the CMMCR Symposium, send us an CMMCR@UTSouthwestern.edu.