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Vattikuti Foundation Researchers and Fellows Recognized at AUA 2026

19 May 2026

The American Urological Association Annual Meeting 2026, held from May 15–18 in Washington, DC, brought together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and innovators from across the global urology community to explore the latest advances in urologic medicine.

The conference featured plenary sessions, podium presentations, poster discussions, educational courses, and networking opportunities focused on emerging technologies, clinical research, and the future of patient care in urology.

The Vattikuti Foundation was proudly represented at the meeting through impactful research contributions and academic presentations.

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Kelly Arndt, Senior Data Manager at the Vattikuti Foundation, presented a poster as lead author during the conference, contributing to ongoing outcomes research through the VCQI Database alongside several internationally respected leaders in urology, including Mahendra Bhandari, James Porter, Alex Mottrie, Prokar Dasgupta, Craig Rogers, and Ronney Abaza.

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The Foundation also celebrated the remarkable achievement of Dr. Atanu Kumar Pal, VF Robotic Urology Fellow, whose six abstracts were accepted and presented at AUA 2026 — a significant accomplishment reflecting his dedication, consistency, and growing impact in academic research.

The conference further highlighted the Foundation’s continued commitment to collaborative, data-driven research, mentorship, and advancing innovation in robotic surgery and urologic care worldwide.