Collaboration & Research
CAIRIBU began as a network of NIDDK-funded benign urology research centers and has grown to include the wider genitourinary research community.
Our Mission
To support and train the next generation of urologic researchers, strengthen collaboration within and beyond the field, and translate research into meaningful clinical advances for benign urologic conditions.
Our Vision
A connected and innovative research community driving progress in urologic science to improve understanding, treatment, and prevention of benign urinary tract, kidney, and prostate conditions.
Our Resources
CAIRIBU Communique
The CAIRIBU Communique is a monthly newsletter produced by the CAIRIBU Interactions Core to share news and updates on research, events, funding, and ways to connect with the CAIRIBU community.
Trainee Newsletter
The CAIRIBU Trainee Newsletter is a new initiative designed to provide trainees with a quarterly update featuring valuable resources and articles contributed by CAIRIBU investigators.
CAIRIBU Journal
The CAIRIBU Compass is an e-journal produced by the CAIRIBU Interactions Core. Research areas include bladder, prostate, urinary system, and the female pelvic health and male reprodcutive systems.
Stay in the Know
2025 CAIRIBU Annual Meeting
The 2025 CAIRIBU meeting is scheduled for Wednesday-Friday, December 3-5 on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in Madison, WI.
Any and all investigators and trainees engaged in any form of non-malignant urology research are encouraged to participate in the meeting. Registration for the meeting and information about lodging is now available.
About Us
Read more about how the CAIRIBU community brings together different research centers to advance interdisciplinary research in benign genitourinary diseases.
New UW-Madison KURe Scholars
Congratulations to the two new K12 scholars at UW-Madison! Lindsey Felth Tanaka, PhD and Marcela Ambrogi, PhD!
Newest KURe Scholar - Jessie Ge, MD
Jessie Ge, MD was recently named the newest KURe Scholar at Stanford University.
New UroEPI Scholar at UMich
Congratulations to the new K12 scholar at the University of Michigan, Catherine Nam, MD!
David Bayne, MD, MPH Awarded a K23 Award
David Bayne, MD, MPH, was recently awarded a K23 Career Development Award from the NIDDK.
Ajinkya Limkar receives F30 fellowship
Ajinkya Limkar, MD/PhD candidate at UW-Madison and research assistant at the UW-Madison George M. O’Brien Urology Cooperative Research Center recently received a F30 fellowship from the NIH.
