All 98 abstracts submitted to the 2025 CAIRIBU Annual Meeting were reviewed and scored by leaders in the CAIRIBU community. The top 3 abstracts were submitted by: (1) Ashika Goel, graduate student, Michigan State University (mentor: Nathan Tykocki, PhD); (2) Ananya Pinnamaneni, undergraduate student, Duke University (mentor: Michael Odom, PhD); and (3) Hannah Anderson, graduate student, Medical College of Wisconsin (mentor: Aaron Mickle, PhD). These abstracts were presented as podium presentations in the “best abstract” session of the CAIRIBU Annual Meeting on Wed., Dec. 3 at 3:10 PM.
Ashika’s abstract is titled “Neurokinin A Increases Bladder Mechanical Compliance and Augments Transient Pressure Events.” This work advances understanding of tachykinin signaling and their role in LUTS pathophysiology.
Ananya’s abstract is titled “Estrogen-dependent Mechanisms Elevate Urothelial C-fiber Density And Drive To Overactive Bladder Pathogenesis In Female Type 1 Diabetic Akita Mice.” Further elucidation of the precise mechanisms by which estrogens influence bladder innervation may inform novel therapeutic strategies to prevent or treat diabetes-associated OAB.
Hannah’s abstract is titled “Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Agonism Elicits Sex Differences In Murine Bladder Contractile Responses Ex Vivo.” Investigating sex differences in Ang II signaling in the bladder through mouse models may further understanding of clinically observed sex differences in bladder diseases.
The 8th annual CAIRIBU Meeting was held in Madison, WI from Dec. 3-5. The meeting featured keynote addresses from Thomas Chi, MD, MBA, Hanneke Verstegen, PhD, and J. Quentin Clemens, MD, MSci, FACS. Breakout sessions involved strategic research planning and networking opportunities. Congratulations to the winners! We look forward to learning more about your research.