26040: Improving Endometriosis Outcomes Through Translational Research: Advancing Awareness of New Directions

Friday, November 13, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Room: RM304

Chairs: Danielle E. Luciano, Kelly Wright

Faculty: Danielle E. Luciano, Kelly Wright, Elise Courtois, Linda Griffith

Description: Endometriosis remains of the least funded and studied conditions per quality adjusted life years (QALYs), according to National Institutes of Health data. As a result, research into endometriosis is well behind other disease states, and relies not only on basic scientists, but also surgical experts. This course, led by basic scientists and surgeon researchers, will update the audience on future advancements in endometriosis research and define the role of the endometriosis surgeon in translational research. The goal of the course is to demonstrate how collaborative relationships between endometriosis surgeons and basic scientists can advance our understanding of this complex disease and advocate for our patient community with better treatments.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the importance of research in understanding the pathophysiology of endometriosis and the difficulties in defining outcomes in endometriosis research
2. Examine the important role of a surgeon in basic science and how to set up contemporary collaborative models for advancing research that do not detract from clinical responsibilities
3. Review the recent advancements in Endometriosis Research and the pitfalls in current diagnostic tests and treatments

COURSE OUTLINE

2:00 PM Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview

D. Luciano

2:05 PM Why Is Translational Research Important to Advance the Care of Endometriosis Patients and How Can the Endometriosis Surgeon Help?

D. Luciano

2:30 PM How Can an Endometriosis Surgeon and Basic Scientist Collaborate to Advance Research without Detracting from Clinical Responsibilities?

K. Wright

2:55 PM What Information Are We Lacking about Endometriosis Pathophysiology and How Does Single Cell Spatial Transcriptomics Help Us to Better Understand It?

E. Courtois

3:20 PM How Can Models of Endometriosis Lesions Help Us to Better Study the Disease and What Have We Learned so Far?

L. Griffith

3:45 PM Discussion Questions & Answers

4:00 PM Adjourn