Hosted by Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education and Research (ACER), in Partnership with: 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!
Event Registration Opens December 5th
Symposium Agenda
8:30 – 9:00AM – Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 9:50AM – Metrocare Welcome featuring John Burruss, MD
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 Selected Oral Talks
2:00 – 3:00 PM – Closing Remarks with the DFW 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. Abstract proposals will be accepted from December 5th, 2025-March 2nd, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST. However, to be considered for an oral talk, abstracts must be submitted by February 6th.
