SIR 2026
Minimally Invasive Solutions for Women’s Health: The IR Renaissance
For Senior Trainees, Early Career IRs, Techs & Nurses
Interventional radiology is rapidly expanding its footprint in women’s health, offering minimally invasive solutions for conditions that have traditionally relied on medical or surgical management. For IRs in training, understanding these procedures—and the evidence behind them—is essential to shaping a modern, patient-centered practice. Our esteemed panel will break down clinical indications, technical considerations, and real-world case examples to help you build confidence in patient selection, procedural planning, and multidisciplinary communication.
Sunday, April 12
6:00-7:00pm Reception with Hands-On Product Demonstration
7:00-8:00pm Dinner Presentation
Location: Fairmont Hotel, Tudor Rooms 7 & 8
Marcelo Guimaraes, MD, MBA, FSIR
Professor of Radiology
Medical University of South Carolina
Jessica K. Stewart, MD
Interventional Radiologist
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Maureen Pearl Kohi, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, FAHA
Ernest H. Wood Distinguished Professor and Chair Department of Radiology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Meir Jonathon Solnik, MD FACOG FACS
Site Head, Gynecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, ON
Head of Gynaecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON
Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Faculty of Medicine
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization in Practice: Evidence, Technique, and Expert Discussion
Explore how Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE) can benefit patients by utilizing a minimally invasive approach to treat symptomatic hemorrhoids. Learn about the latest clinical data supporting this growing procedure from our experts, including tips on patient selection and tools for performing HAE.
Monday, April 13
7:30-8:15am Breakfast Symposium
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 718B
Jessica Stewart, MD
Assistant Professor, Interventional Radiology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Jafar Golzarian, MD, FSIR
Founder & Interventional Radiologist
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Associates
Minneapolis, Minnesota
In-Booth Presentations at SIR 2026:
| Date | Time | Title | Presenters |
| Sunday, April 12 | 2:35 – 2:55pm | From Wrist to Prostate: Modern Techniques for Radial‑Access PAE | Zachary Bercu, MD |
| Monday, April 13 | 9:55 – 10:20am | Tight Packs, Fast Results: Complex Cases with AZUR Coils | Kapil Wattamwar, MD |
| Monday, April 13 | 2:35 – 2:55pm | Rapid Hemostasis in Trauma Management: Coil Strategies for Complex Bleeds | Francis Kang, MD |
| Tuesday, April 14 | 9:55 – 10:20am | Integrating Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization Into Your IR Practice: Workflow and Best Practices | Michael Ginsburg, MD |
*In-booth presentations located at Terumo booth #1115
Hands-On Workshops at SIR 2026:
| Date | Time | Topic | Location |
| Saturday, April 11 | 9:50 – 10:45am | Carotid Artery Stent Placement (Deep Dive) | Room 704 |
| Saturday, April 11 | 3:15 – 4:00pm | Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia (Deep Dive) | Room 704 |
| Sunday, April 12 | 9:15 – 10:30am | Arterial (access, closure, balloons, stents) | Exhibit Hall |
| Monday, April 13 | 9:15 – 10:30am | Embolics (microspheres, coils, plugs) | Exhibit Hall |
*Registration for hands-on workshops can be completed through the SIR meeting website.