Category: Urobiome

Translational Centers Using Microphysiological Systems for Infectious Diseases (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Up to 5y support for translational centers organized around an investigator-selected theme focused upon use of microphysical systems as preclinical models of infectious diseases for product development. [Deadline: 1/29/27.]

Funding to support research on products addressing drug-resistant bacterial infections

Funding for direct-acting therapeutics for infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria for UTI and novel chemistry plans against validated antimicrobial resistant targets. [Expression of interest due 11/23/26.]

Travel Planner: 2026 CAIRIBU Urobiome RIG Summer Meeting

Traveling to the meeting? Review the information below for details on bus transportation, airport information, and local lodging options. Whether you’re flying, driving, or bussing to the area, these resources will help you plan your trip and identify accommodations that best fit your needs. Flying The Dane County Regional Airport (4000 International Ln, Madison, WI …

CAIRIBU 2026 Trainee Summer Camp

The CAIRIBU Trainee Summer Camp virtual series occurred on June 26, July 17, August 21 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT (2pm-3:30 pm CT | 12pm-1:30pm PT). The CAIRIBU Trainee Summer Camp offered a 3-part professional development series primarily for trainees. This series was developed by the CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group. Each 90-minute session covered …

CAIRIBU Urobiome RIG In-Person Summer Meeting

Download Pictures See and download all the edited pictures from the 2026 Urobiome RIG Summer Meeting. View Agenda View the full agenda for the Urobiome RIG Summer Meeting including speakers and session topics. Recordings See recordings of speakers and presentations during the Urobiome RIG Summer Meeting. The CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group Summer Meeting took place on July …

Aaron Miller, PhD Presents at the 26th SMSNA Annual Fall Meeting

Aaron Miller, PhD, recently presented his research during the Robert Krane Lecture at the 26th Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) Annual Fall Scientific Meeting. His presentation was titled "Beyond Infection: Implications of Biofilms on Implantable Medical Devices."

CAIRIBU Investigators at the 2025 Urobiome Conference

See information and CAIRIBU affiliated investigators who presented at the 2025 Urobiome Conference on February 24, 2025 in San Diego, California. Researchers presented the emerging science of the Urobiome.

Thomas Chi, MD, MBA, Named Department Chair of UAB Urology

Thomas Chi, MD, MBA, PI of a prior CAIRIBU P20 Center and current collaborator with the UCSF- UroEpi K12 program, was recently appointed as the Chair of the Department of Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Mysorekar Awarded Outstanding Women in Science Award

Indira Mysorekar, PhD is the recipient of this year's Outstanding Women in Science award from the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). AWIS champions the interests of women in science.