• Text reads, "U-RIG Knowledge Exchange. Feat: Aayushi Uberoi, PhD, and Aaron Miller, PhD. October 16, 2026. 3 pm to 4 pm Eastern Time. 2 pm to 3 pm Central Time. 12 pm to 1 pm Pacific Time." Drs. Uberoi and Miller smile.
    Oct 16
    CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group Knowledge Exchange

    Aayushi Uberoi, PhD; Aaron Miller, PhD

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link for Urobiome RIG Knowledge Exchange

    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 …

    Text reads, "U-RIG Knowledge Exchange. Feat: Aayushi Uberoi, PhD, and Aaron Miller, PhD. October 16, 2026. 3 pm to 4 pm Eastern Time. 2 pm to 3 pm Central Time. 12 pm to 1 pm Pacific Time." Drs. Uberoi and Miller smile.
  • Text reads, "CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group September 25, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT" Dr. Lisa Karstens and Dr. Nicole De Nisco smiles, CAIRIBU Urobiome RIG logo
    Sep 25
    CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group Strategic Discussion

    Nicole De Nisco, PhD; Lisa Karstens, PhD

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link for Urobiome RIG Knowledge Exchange

    This month's Knowledge Exchange will review the outcomes of the 2026 CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group Summer Meeting. 

    Text reads, "CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group September 25, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT" Dr. Lisa Karstens and Dr. Nicole De Nisco smiles, CAIRIBU Urobiome RIG logo
  • Aug 21
    CAIRIBU Trainee Summer Camp

    Chia-Suei Hung, PhD, Mirjana Trifunovic, MS, Nazema Siddiqui, MD, Nicole Gilbert, PhD, Vanessa Hale, DVM, PhD, MAT

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link

    Urobiome RIG will host a 3-part professional development series primarily for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers but open to ANY trainee at ANY training stage. This month's session features an extensive career panel including representatives from government, academia, clinical research, and industry.

  • Jul 17
    CAIRIBU Trainee Summer Camp

    Vanessa Hale, DVM, PhD, MAT

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link

    Urobiome RIG will host a 3-part professional development series primarily for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers but open to ANY trainee at ANY training stage. This month's session includes a workshop on formulating a research question.

  • Jun 26
    CAIRIBU Trainee Summer Camp

    Lisa Karstens, PhD; Lindsey Burnett, MD, PhD

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link

    Urobiome RIG will host a 3-part professional development series primarily for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers but open to ANY trainee at ANY training stage. This month's featured break-out sessions include: 5-minute practice presentations with expert feedback and a workshop on visual communication.

  • May 22
    CAIRIBU Urobiome RIG Knowledge Exchange: Bridging Knowledge Gaps in the Urobiome

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link

    The Uromicrobiota Research Interest Group (U-RIG) includes CAIRIBU and non-CAIRIBU investigators interested in the uromicrobiota. Investigators are clinicians and scientists from a variety of fields including urology, urogynecology, microbiology, microbial ecology, virology, bioinformatics, and computer and data science. The CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange spurs collaborations in the urobiome and adjacent fields. 

  • Apr 17
    CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange: Bridging Knowledge Gaps in the Urobiome

    Xintong Dong, PhD, Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link

    The Uromicrobiota Research Interest Group (U-RIG) includes CAIRIBU and non-CAIRIBU investigators interested in the uromicrobiota. Investigators are clinicians and scientists from a variety of fields including urology, urogynecology, microbiology, microbial ecology, virology, bioinformatics, and computer and data science. The CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange spurs collaborations in the urobiome and adjacent fields. This month's Knowledge Exchange will feature talks from Xintong Dong, PhD (UT Dallas) and Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD (UCLA).

  • Mar 20
    CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange: Bridging Knowledge Gaps in the Urobiome

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link

    The Uromicrobiota Research Interest Group (U-RIG) includes CAIRIBU and non-CAIRIBU investigators interested in the uromicrobiota. Investigators are clinicians and scientists from a variety of fields including urology, urogynecology, microbiology, microbial ecology, virology, bioinformatics, and computer and data science. CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchanges aim to facilitate knowledge exchange and spur collaborations in the urobiome and adjacent fields. At this session, investigators will review top research priorities in the urobiome field as articulated by this group and assemble work group teams to collaborate on grant applications. 

  • Feb 20
    CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange: Bridging Knowledge Gaps in the Urobiome

    Maliha Batool, PhD, Keisha Harrison, PhD

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link

    The Uromicrobiota Research Interest Group (U-RIG) includes CAIRIBU and non-CAIRIBU investigators interested in the uromicrobiota. Investigators are clinicians and scientists from a variety of fields including urology, urogynecology, microbiology, microbial ecology, virology, bioinformatics, and computer and data science. The CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange spurs collaborations in the urobiome and adjacent fields. This month's Knowledge Exchange will feature Maliha Batool, PhD (UT Dallas), who will present "Investigating the role of defensins in vaginal epithelial defense against bacterial vaginosis," and Keisha Harrison, PhD (Oregon Health and Science University), who will present "Considerations of techniques and methods required for studying the urobiome."

  • Jan 16
    CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange: Bridging Knowledge Gaps in the Urobiome

    (2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link

    The Uromicrobiota Research Interest Group (U-RIG) includes CAIRIBU and non-CAIRIBU investigators interested in the uromicrobiota. Investigators are clinicians and scientists from a variety of fields including urology, urogynecology, microbiology, microbial ecology, virology, bioinformatics, and computer and data science. The CAIRIBU U-RIG Research Hour aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and spur collaborations in the urobiome and adjacent fields. At this session, investigators will review top research priorities in the urobiome field as articulated by this group, discuss upcoming RFAs and identify opportunities for collaborative writing groups to be formed, and create timelines for developing specific aims.