The CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group (U-RIG) brings together scientists and clinicians interested in the uromicrobiota. Investigators represent a variety of fields including urology, urogynecology, microbiology, microbial ecology, virology, bioinformatics, and computer and data science. The CAIRIBU U-RIG aims to advance the urobiome field by stimulating knowledge exchange, ideas, and research collaborations aimed at improving mechanisms associated with critical clinical problems in the urinary tract.

During this month’s session, Nicole Gilbert, PhD (Washington University in St. Louis) and Vanessa Hale, DVM, PhD, MAT (The Ohio State University) will provide updates on the progress of group manuscripts started as a result of the 2026 U-RIG Summer Meeting.

Additionally, the CAIRIBU U-RIG leadership team, Nicole De Nisco, PhD (UT Dallas), Lisa Karstens, PhD (Oregon Health & Science University) and Michael Neugent, PhD (University of Rochester Medical Center), will lead a strategic discussion to lay the groundwork for:

• The Urobiome breakout session at the 2026 CAIRIBU Annual Meeting in December
• Virtual trainee Lightning Talks in April 2027
• The 2027 Urobiome Summer Meeting

Meeting ID: 926 7656 5016 Passcode: cairibu