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. The Communique is published on the first of every month.
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. The Newsletter is published quarterly, in the middle of the month on Jan, April, July, and October.
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 reproductive systems. The Compass is published quarterly in the middle of the month on March, June, Sept, and Dec.
Stay in the Know
CAIRIBU Mobile App
The new CAIRIBU mobile app brings events, videos, and investigator profiles together in one place to support collaboration across the network.
Users can easily find collaborators through searchable community profiles and engage with one another in real time through discussion threads, file sharing, and ongoing conversations. See more information below.
About Us
Read more about how the CAIRIBU community brings together different research centers to advance interdisciplinary research in benign genitourinary diseases.
CAIRIBU Best Abstracts Announced
The top 3 abstracts were submitted by: (1) Ashika Goel, graduate, (2) Ananya Pinnamaneni, (3) Hannah Anderson
Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD Discovers Bacterial Role in Kidney Stones
Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD, discovered bacteria are present in the most common type of kidney stone.
CAIRIBU 2025 Best Poster Winners
See the top-rated posters in twelve categories that were awarded the title of Best Poster.
New Groundbreaking Research by Pei Zhong, PhD
Pei Zhong, PhD has spent has career researching how to optimize laser lithotripsy treatment.
AUA & SBUR Joint Symposium
Kristina Penniston, PhD, RD, is co-directing a symposium for SBUR to be held at the AUA annual meeting in Washington, D.C
