Hosted by Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education and Research (ACER), in partnership with faculty from UT Southwestern, UT Dallas, UT Arlington, University of North Texas, and East Texas A&M University – Commerce.
Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas. Metrocare’s ACER supports clinical research in real-world settings, driving treatment innovations that bring renewed hope to those in public mental health.
The symposium brings together researchers across the DFW metroplex to share emerging work, strengthen cross-university partnerships, and spark new research collaborations. Attendees are encouraged to present ongoing projects, pilot findings, or planned studies to receive feedback and expand collaborative networks within the region. The Symposium provides a venue for exposing research ahead of publication.
We cannot wait to see you at the Symposium!
Symposium Agenda
8:30 – 9:00AM – Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 9:50AM – Metrocare Welcome featuring John Burruss, MD [Bio]
10 – 10:50AM – Poster Session 1 and Selected Oral Talks
11:00 – 11:45AM – Keynote featuring Joseph Guillory, MD [Bio]
12:00 – 12:50PM – Lunch & Mentor / Mentee Sessions
1:00 – 1:50PM – Poster Session 2 and Featured Talk- Choosing a Major, Graduate Program, and Advisor
2:00 – 3:00 PM – Closing Remarks with the DFW Research Alliance Panel
Poster Abstract Submissions
We invite researchers of all backgrounds and levels of experience to submit an abstract. You can find more information about submissions here. Abstracts will be accepted from December 5th, 2025 until March 23rd, 2026 at 11:59PM CST. The oral talk submission deadline has passed. However, high merit posters will be considered for an award.
