2026 CAIRIBU Annual Meeting
The 2026 Annual Meeting is on December 9-11, in Madison, WI, hosted inside The Memorial Union.
Pilot Award Program
The Human Tissues and Organs for Research Resource (HTORR) is an NIH-supported U42 program that provides high-quality human biospecimens for biomedical research. The HTORR Pilot Award Program provides up to 10 biospecimens and covers all costs associated with procurement over 2 years. Awardees also receive 24/7 project support as they collect preliminary data to apply for future grant funding. Open to ESIs OR established investigators transitioning to using human biospecimens. Application deadline: November 1.
NIH Highlighted Topic
The NIH has identified the use of All of Us biospecimens in research project grants (RPGs) as a research priority area and is encouraging researchers to leverage funding mechanisms offered by participating NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices (ICOs), such as the NIDDK, NICHD, and NIA, to analyze biospecimens donated by All of Us participants.
Travel awards for trainees to present aging research
In partnership with the Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research (Clin-STAR) Coordinating Center, the CAIRIBU Interactions Core will provide financial support for trainees and early-stage investigators to present aging-related urology research at scientific meetings between now and the end of April 2027 (excludes the 2026 CAIRIBU meeting). Applications will be considered until funds are exhausted; max award is $750.
HEAL K12 Program seeking applications
HEAL K12 is a mentored career-development program for early-career clinician-scientists conducting clinical pain research. K12 Scholars stay at their home institution and are subcontracted to cover the 75% effort, benefits, research, and travel.
Columbia University O’Brien Center Opportunity Pool Awards
The CAIRIBU O’Brien Center at Columbia University will provide up to $100K in direct costs for one year. Open to ESIs or New Investigators, current K scholars, or established investigators new to BPH research. Applications due Nov 1.
NIH Geroscience Summit
The fifth Geroscience Summit will take place Dec 2-3. In-person and remote options available. Registration required.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
NEW CAIRIBU 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.
The CAIRIBU App is now available online! No download necessary. Access the community, resources, and more directly from your browser.
CAIRIBU NEws
Establishing A Clinician-prioritized Pediatric Urology Clinical Research Agenda
Clinician scientists from the CAIRIBU Community identify six unanswered questions with the potential to shape the future of pediatric urology research and patient care.
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Stay Connected with the CAIRIBU Web App
The CAIRIBU Web App is now the most up-to-date place to access CAIRIBU community features, discussions, and resources. Learn more and create an account today!
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Urobiome Summer Meeting Award Recipients
Individuals at the Urobiome Summer Meeting were recognized for their exceptional scientific communication for featured abstracts, lightning talks, and a poster session.