Igniting Discovery: Contraline and the Future of Reversible Male Contraception
Release Date: 02/19/2026
FUTURE in Urology: Mentorship, Research, and Advocacy at the AUA Summit
AUANews Inside Tract
In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, Dr. Stacy Tanaka, editor of AUANews, speaks with third-year medical student Allison Meling about their experience participating in the FUTURE in Urology program at the AUA Advocacy Summit. Together, they reflect on the importance of programs that support medical students, build community within the specialty, and empower the next generation of urologists to advocate for patients and the future of the field.
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QIPS Insights: Telehealth-Based Program for the Evaluation of Men Referred for Elevated PSA
AUANews Inside Tract
In this episode, Dr. Zach Feuer joins Dr. Andrew Harris, chair of AUA’s Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Committee, for a conversation on the implementation of a telehealth-based program for the evaluation of men referred for elevated PSA. They discuss how the implementation of this quality improvement project reduced the time from referral to prostate cancer diagnosis.
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Training Transformed: University of California San Francisco
AUANews Inside Tract
Developed by the AUA Residents and Fellows Committee, each episode of the Training Transformed podcast series features an interview with a urology faculty member and resident physician surrounding an innovative facet of resident education at their institution. Tune in for our fifth episode as moderator, Dr. Kayla Graham, chats with Dr. Max Bowman and medical student, Lynn Leng, about their revamped Morbidity & Mortality conference model at the University of California San Francisco.
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Global Perspectives: Training, Technology, and Takeaways from France and Germany
AUANews Inside Tract
In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, Global Perspectives, Dr. Kristen Scarpato and Dr. Boyd Viers reflect on their experience in the American Urological Association–European Association of Urology Academic Exchange Program. From operative efficiency and training differences to lasting professional relationships, they share key takeaways from their time in France and Germany, and why global exchange can reinvigorate your career and expand your impact.
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Igniting Discovery: Contraline and the Future of Reversible Male Contraception
AUANews Inside Tract
In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, Igniting Discovery, Kevin Eisenfrats, CEO of Contraline and 2025 Innovation Nexus Showcase winner, discusses the development of two novel male contraceptives, a daily hormonal gel (NEST) and a long-lasting, reversible implant (ADAM). He shares insights on clinical progress, regulatory strategy, and advice for innovators navigating the urology startup space through the AUA Innovation Nexus program.
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From Funding Gaps to Clinical Impact: The Bridge Award in Action
AUANews Inside Tract
In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, Dr. Ray Tan speaks with Dr. Emilie Johnson, pediatric urologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, about her work as an inaugural recipient of the Urology Care Foundation Bridge Award, supported by Dornier MedTech. Dr. Johnson discusses how the award is sustaining her implementation science research on equitable newborn circumcision care during a critical funding gap, and how user-centered design and global health frameworks are helping translate research into real-world clinical impact.
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Training Transformed: University of Kansas Medical Center
AUANews Inside Tract
Developed by the AUA Residents and Fellows Committee, each episode of the Training Transformed podcast series features an interview with a urology faculty member and resident physician surrounding an innovative facet of resident education at their institution. Tune in for our fourth episode as moderator, Dr. Kayla Graham, chats with Dr. Casey Kowalik and Dr. Emily Elliott from the University of Kansas Medical Center about their unique rural urology rotation at Cameron Medical Center.
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Global Perspectives: From Mexico to Miami—Bridging Borders in Robotic Urology
AUANews Inside Tract
In this episode of AUA News Inside Tract, Dr. Mark Gonzalgo, professor of urology at the University of Miami and Chair of the AUA Office of Education, speaks with Dr. Rigoberto Pallares-Mendez, attending urologist at Hospital General Tijuana and Hospital Ángeles Tijuana, about his experience as an AUA Exchange Scholar. Dr. Pallares-Mendez shares his path into urology, his passion for robotic surgery, and insights gained from training in Miami. Together, they explore differences between U.S. and Mexican healthcare systems, the importance of mentorship and systems-based practice, and how global...
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2026 National Quality Improvement Initiative: Timely Administration of Intravesical Chemotherapy Post-TURBT
AUANews Inside Tract
Join Drs. Minhaj Siddiqui, Kristen Scarpato, and Chad Ritch as they discuss an exciting opportunity to participate in a national quality improvement project sponsored by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Cancer Programs to improve timely administration of intravesical chemotherapy post-TURBT (TaPT). Time is limited to engage in this opportunity – the intent to participate in the TaPT Quality Improvement Collaborative is due to the ACS by February 15, 2026. To learn more about the opportunity, visit and consider advocating with your institution to participate.
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Igniting Discovery: Arcus Medical’s Journey Through AUA Innovation Nexus
AUANews Inside Tract
What does it take to turn a clinical idea into a scalable medical device? In this AUANews Insight Tract episode, Dr. Hugo Davila and Dr. Raul Storey of Arcus Medical reflect on their experience as participants in the AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp. They explore how Nexus connects physicians, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to help overcome common startup challenges, including FDA pathways, IP protection, reimbursement, and investor engagement. Discover how this physician-driven accelerator is transforming urology innovation and enabling founders to bring their ideas from concept to care.
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