Welcome to the Houston Venom Conference! We are heading to Texas - the land of copperheads, coral snakes and diamondbacks! Join us for a day learning about venom and envenomations.
Mark your calendars for the Houston Venom Conference on April 11th hosted by the Asclepius Snakebite Foundation. This year, we will host it at the Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District, followed by an exclusive evening at the Houston Zoo's Reptile and Amphibian House. Human and veterinarian CE will be available.
CE credits for human healthcare workers and 6.5 hours of RACE credits for veterinary workers, will be available. We will also be offering FAWM credits for Wilderness Medical Society eligible members.
Houston Venom Conference Details
Saturday, April 11th. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm EST, reception to follow for in-person attendees. Reception to follow for in-person attendees.
The Houston Venom Conference has partnered with The Westin Houston Medical Center Museum District to provide discounted rooms for those attending the conference.
CME for physicians, nurses, paramedics and veterinarians available. FAWM credits for Wilderness Medical Society FAWM candidates also available.
In-person and Virtual options available.
Speakers and Agenda
Welcome! Meet the ASF — Jason Folt, MD
The Global Burden of Snakebite — Ray Morgan
Rattlesnakes Gone Wild! — Emily Taylor, PhD
Therapeutic Use of Venom — Spencer Greene, MD
Arthropods of Southeast Texas — Bryan Wilson, MD
Envenomations in Pets — Cory Woliver, DVM
Captive and Veterinary Care for Venomous Snakes — David Jeffrey, BVMS
My Experience with Asian Snakes — Benjamin German, MD
The Role of Varespladib in Treating Snake Envenomation — Charles Gerardo, MD
Perils of Snakebite Mismanagement — Meghan Spyers, MD
In-Hospital Management of Snake Envenomation — Nick Brandehoff, MD
Venomous Critters of the Gulf — Karen Muschler, DO
Patient Panel
Ask the Experts
Reception Details
4:30pm to 8:00pm
Reception at the Houston Zoo in the Reptile & Amphibian House with zoo access and a behind-the-scenes experience at the reptile house.
Drinks and Appetizers are available.
Conference Lodging
The Houston Venom Conference has partnered with The Westin Houston Medical Center Museum District to provide discounted rooms for those attending the conference.
1709 Dryden Road
Houston, TX, 77030
Thank you to our hosts and sponsors!
