Thursday | May 21, 2026

7:00-8:00 Breakfast | Crush Lobby/Conception Bay

My Best and Worst Days in the Angio Suite: Lessons Learned in the Trenches

8:00-8:15 | Salon A

Welcome Remarks | CAIR State of the Union
Speakers: Dr. Darren Ferguson | Dr. Gerald Gahide | ASM Planning Committee

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the accomplishments of CAIR in the previous year
• Summarize the direction of the organization for 2026 and beyond
• Discuss how members can become more involved 

8:15-8:25 | Salon A

Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Lookstein, SIR

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize opportunities to take control of situations to avoid bad outcomes
• Create opportunities to guide care through creative solutions
• Identify learning opportunities from experiences and apply learning to practice

8:25-8:35 | Salon A

Guest Speaker: Dr. Dan Sze

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Identify chances to take proactive steps and prevent undesirable outcomes
• Develop innovative strategies to influence and improve patient care.
• Recognize learning moments from past experiences and incorporate those insights into practice 

8:35-8:50 | Salon A

Guest Speaker: Dr. Maureen P. Kohi

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Identify errors in judgment that lead to patient complications
• Describe how to manage difficult cases in the endovascular suite
• Identify key decisions that allow for optimal patient outcomes

8:50-8:55 | Salon A

Discussions

8:55-10:00 

Debates

8:55-9:15 | Salon A

Variceal Bleeding: Shunt or Shut? TIPS vs BRTO/CARTO
Speaker(s): Dr. Arash Jaberi | Dr. David Valenti

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the advantages and limitations of TIPS and BRTO/CARTO, considering both competing and complementary roles in variceal bleeding management.
• Analyze clinical scenarios in which TIPS and BRTO/CARTO may be used sequentially or in combination to optimize patient outcomes.
• Formulate a personalized, evidence-based treatment strategy that integrates both approaches based on patient characteristics, hemodynamics, and institutional expertise.

9:15-9:35 | Salon A

CREST 2 – This Changes Nothing vs. This Changes Everything
Speaker(s): Dr. Greg Harding | Dr. William Siu

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Evaluate the pro and con interpretations of the CREST-2 trial results.
• Debate the extent to which CREST-2 should influence current clinical practice.
• Develop a nuanced clinical stance integrating trial data with real-world considerations

9:35-9:55 | Salon A

Are you really an IR if you don’t have a clinic?
Speaker(s): Dr. John Kachura | Dr. Adnan Hadziomerovic

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Explore the arguments for and against mandatory clinical practice in interventional radiology.
• Assess the impact of clinic-based care on patient outcomes, workflow, and professional identity.
• Define a personalized model of IR practice based on competing viewpoints.

9:55-10:00 | Salon A

Discussions

10:00-10:30 Break | Crush Lobby/Conception Bay

10:30-11:45

IR Essentials: Patients, Pathways & Practice

10:30-10:50 | Salon A

A Patient Perspective: Longitudinal care
Speaker(s): Dr. Peter Collingwood with the patient

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the importance of patient-centered longitudinal care in IR.
• Identify key elements that improve patient experience and satisfaction.
• Incorporate patient perspectives into clinical workflow and communication.

10:50-10:55 | Salon A

Discussions

10:55-11:10 | Salon A

Why everybody in this room should write the Royal College IR exam?
Speaker(s): Dr. Jeff Jaskolka | Dr. Patrick Kennedy

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the structure and requirements of the Royal College IR exam.
• Identify the benefits of certification for career progression and credibility.
• Develop a preparation strategy tailored to individual learning needs.

11:10-11:15 | Salon A

Discussions

11:15-11:35 | Salon A

Taste of Grand Slams
Speaker(s) – Dr. Jason Wong, Dr. Adnan Hadziomerovic

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize high-impact IR cases and major complications (“catastrophes”).
• Analyze decision-making processes in complex or critical scenarios.
• Develop strategies to prevent and manage procedural complications.

11:35-11:55 | Salon A

Trainee Day – Best Cases
Speaker(s) – Dr. Anastasia Hadjivassiliou, Dr. Nevin de Korompay

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Review exemplary IR cases with emphasis on technique and outcomes.
• Identify key learning points applicable to daily practice.
• Enhance clinical reasoning through case-based discussion.

12:00-13:00 Lunch symposia 

13:30-15:00

Liver Cancer Management

13:30-13:50 | Salon A

Y90 in Non-HCC
Speaker(s): Dr. Dan Sze

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Describe indications for Y90 radioembolization beyond HCC.
• Evaluate clinical outcomes and patient selection criteria.
• Understand technical considerations and complications.

13:50-14:10 | Salon A

From Planning to Precision: Ablation Software in Cancer Care
Speaker(s): Dr. Rebecca Hibbert

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the role of software in planning and guiding tumor ablation.
• Assess how technology improves accuracy and outcomes.
• Integrate software tools into clinical practice. 

14:10-14:30 | Salon A

Ablation CRC mets
Speaker(s): Dr. Tatiana Cabrera

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Identify appropriate candidates for ablation in colorectal liver metastases.
• Compare ablation with surgical and systemic treatment options.
• Evaluate outcomes and limitations of current techniques.

14:30-14:40 | Salon A

Discussions

14:40-14:50 | Salon A

CAIR Award: Dr. Jason Wong

14:50-15:00 | Salon A

CAIR AGM

15:00-15:30 Break | Crush Lobby/Conception Bay

15:30-16:30

Masterclass 1

(concurrent session)

15:30-16:30 |Salon B

Ice, Nerves, Relief: Mastering Cryoneurolysis
Speaker(s): Dr. Neil Resnick | Dr. Stefan Przybojewski

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the mechanism and indications of cryoneurolysis.
• Perform procedural planning and technique safely.
• Recognize outcomes and potential complications. 

15:30-16:30 |Salon C

Go Distal or Go Home, A Below The Knee Story
Speaker(s): Dr. Robert Lookstein | Dr. Andrew Benko

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Describe techniques for below-the-knee interventions.
• Select appropriate tools and approaches for distal disease.
• Manage complications and optimize procedural success. 

15:30-16:30 |Salon D

Mastering Portal Interventions: From Access to Success
Speaker(s): Dr. Anastasia Hadjivassiliou | Dr. Jason Wong

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Review techniques for portal vein access and interventions.
• Understand indications and procedural workflows.
• Manage complications and improve technical success rates.

Opening Reception & Networking

18:00-21:30|Harbourview Ballroom

Friday | May 22, 2026

8:00-9:00

Masterclass 2

(concurrent sessions)

08:00-09:00 |Salon B

Minimally Invasive, Maximally Effective: IR in Women’s Care
Speaker(s): Dr. Maureen P. Kohi  | Dr. Jean-Pierre Pelage

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Identify key IR procedures in women’s health.
• Evaluate the benefits of minimally invasive approaches.
• Apply patient-centered treatment planning. 

08:00-09:00 |Salon C

Beyond the comfort zone: pushing the limits of ablation
Speaker(s): Dr. John Kachura | Dr. Amol Mujoomdar

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Explore advanced and emerging ablation techniques.
• Assess risks versus benefits in challenging cases.
• Expand procedural confidence through case analysis. 

08:00-09:00 |Salon D

How to be a successful IR: a senior perspective
Speaker(s): Dr. Peter Collingwood

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Identify key traits and habits of successful IR physicians.
• Understand career pathways and leadership development.
• Apply practical strategies for long-term professional growth.

9:00-9:30 Break | Crush Lobby/Conception Bay

9:30-10:20

Keynote Spotlight Series

09:30-09:45 | Salon A

PE Thrombectomy
Speaker(s): Dr. Robert Lookstein

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Describe indications and techniques for pulmonary embolism thrombectomy.
• Compare device options and clinical outcomes.
• Recognize complications and post-procedural care. 

09:45-10:00 | Salon A

Immunooncology and interventional oncology
Speaker(s): Dr. Dan Sze

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the principles of immunotherapy in cancer care.
• Explore synergies between immunotherapy and IR procedures.
• Evaluate emerging clinical evidence. 

10:00-10:15 | Salon A

Leadership talk
Speaker(s): Dr. Maureen P. Kohi

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Identify core leadership skills relevant to IR practice.
• Develop strategies for effective team management.
• Apply leadership principles in clinical and academic settings. 

10:15-10:20 | Salon A

Discussions

10:20-10:45 Break | Crush Lobby/Conception Bay

10:45-11:45

Arterial Session

10:45-11:00 |Salon A

Wait… You Can Balloon That? BPA for CTEPH: Why Radiologists Should Lead
Speaker(s): Dr. KT Tan

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the role of BPA in CTEPH management.
• Evaluate technical aspects and patient selection.
• Advocate for IR leadership in this domain. 

11:00-11:15 |Salon A

BTK Revascularization: The State of Play
Speaker(s): Dr. Mathieu Beland

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Review current techniques and technologies in BTK revascularization.
• Compare outcomes of different strategies.
• Apply best practices in patient management.

11:15-11:30 |Salon A

When EVAR Gets Complex
Speaker(s): Dr. Grant Woodman

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Identify challenges in complex EVAR cases.
• Explore advanced techniques and solutions.
• Manage complications effectively. 

11:30-11:45 |Salon A

Discussions 

12:00-13:00 Lunch Symposia

13:30-14:25

Stroke Session

13:30-13:45 |Salon A

Stroke Essentials: From Zero to Hero
Speaker(s): Dr. Richard Owen

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of stroke management.
• Recognize indications for thrombectomy.
• Apply rapid decision-making in acute stroke care. 

13:45-14:00 |Salon A

Stroke 2026: Updates and Controversies
Speaker(s): Dr. Alex Menard

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Summarize recent advances in stroke treatment.
• Debate current controversies in management.
• Integrate new evidence into clinical practice.

14:00-14:15 |Salon A

Stroke Thrombectomy Under Pressure: Strategies for Beating the Ticking Clock
Speaker(s): Dr. Gerald Gahide

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Optimize workflow for rapid stroke intervention.
• Apply techniques to reduce procedure time.
• Improve patient outcomes through efficiency.

14:15:14:25 |Salon A

Discussions

14:25-14:40 Break | Crush Lobby/Conception Bay

14:40-16:00

Embolization Club Panel

14:40-16:00 |Salon A

Poll the audience
Speaker(s): tbc

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Analyze Case-Based Outcomes and Complication Management.
• Optimize Procedural Techniques and Management.
• Evaluate Embolic Agents and Selection Criteria.

16:00-16:30 Break | Crush Lobby/Conception Bay

16:30-17:30

Masterclass 3 – Jeopardy Film Panel, A Brief History of Interventional Radiology

16:30-17:30 | Salon A

Speaker(s): Dr. Jason Wong, Dr. Nevin De Korompay, Dr. Stefan Przybojewski

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Review the milestones of IR history
• Describe important IR devices
• Test the IR knowledge in a Jeopardy Film Panel setting

Women in IR – Cocktails & Networking

18:00-19:00 | Harbourview Ballroom

Saturday | May 23, 2026

08:00-09:00

Wellness Symposium – SAM Session

08:00-08:30 | Salon A

Burnout in IR: When Passion Isn’t Enough
Speaker(s): Dr. Jeff Jaskolka | Dr. Ryan Margau

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize signs and risk factors for burnout.
• Identify strategies for prevention and resilience.
• Promote wellness within IR teams.

08:30-08:50 | Salon A

Burnout in IR—And How to Fix Them
Speaker(s): Dr. Nicolette Sinclair

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Understand common billing challenges in IR practice.
• Apply strategies to improve coding accuracy.
• Optimize reimbursement processes.

8:50-9:00 | Salon A

Discussions

09:00-09:15 Break | Crush Lobby/Conception Bay

Masterclass 4

(concurrent sessions)

9:15-10:15 | Salon B

Billing Issues in IR—And How to Fix Them: A Panel Approach
Speaker(s): Dr. Andrew Benko | Dr. Aziz Qazi | Dr. Darren Ferguson

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Understand common billing challenges in IR practice.
• Apply strategies to improve coding accuracy.
• Optimize reimbursement processes. 

9:15-10:15 | Salon C

Trainee Session – What you need to know
Speaker(s): Dr. Jessica Common | Dr. Alex Botsford

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Identify essential knowledge and skills for IR trainees.
• Prepare for exams and early career challenges.
• Develop effective learning strategies.

9:15-10:15 | Salon D

IR in Practice: A Masterclass for Techs and Nurses
Speaker(s): Dr. Chris Wright | Dr. Veronique Caty

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Define the roles of allied health professionals in IR.
• Improve teamwork and communication in procedures.
• Enhance patient safety and workflow efficiency.

10:15-10:30 Break

10:30-12:00

IR Pot Pourri

10:30-10:50 | Salon A

Top Interventional Oncology (IO) Papers 2025
Speaker(s): Dr. John Kachura

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Review key publications in interventional oncology.
• Critically appraise study methodologies and results.
• Apply findings to clinical practice.

10:50-11:10 | Salon A

Top Interventional Vascular Papers of 2025
Speaker(s): Dr. Jeff Jaskolka

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Summarize major advances in vascular IR literature.
• Evaluate the clinical relevance of recent studies.
• Integrate evidence into patient care.

11:10-11:30 | Salon A

Re-Entry Devices: Innovations Shaping Complex Recanalization
Speaker(s): Dr. Darren Ferguson

At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the principles of re-entry devices.
• Compare available technologies and indications.
• Apply techniques in complex recanalization cases.

11:30-11:45 | Salon A

Discussions

11:45-12:00 | Salon A

Closing Remarks
Dr. Darren Ferguson | Dr. Gerald Gahide | ASM Planning Committee