Event Category: Urobiome
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May 22CAIRIBU 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.
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Jun 4ASM Microbe 2026
Washington, D.C. More Information
American Society for Microbiology is hosting its annual meeting from June 4-June 8, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
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Jun 22CAIRIBU Uro-Aging Research Interest Group (UroAging RIG) Knowledge Exchange
Becky Clarkson, PhD, Shachi Tyagi, MD, MS
(2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Zoom Link
The Uro-Aging Research Interest Group (UroAging RIG) connects uro-aging interested CAIRIBU and non-CAIRIBU investigators from a variety of fields such as urology, urogynecology, geroscience, neurology, neuro-urology, urobiome, nutrition, toxicology, and bioinformatics. The UroAging RIG engages in monthly knowledge exchanges to discuss recent research, develop collaborations, and strategize on ways to advance uro-aging research. We meet virtually every fourth Monday. ALL are welcome. This month will feature two speakers from the University of Pittsburgh. Becky Clarkson, PhD will present "Situational Incontinence: Addressing the brain's role in bladder behavior" and Shachi Tyagi, MD, MS will present "Nocturia in Older Adults: Breaking Etiologic Silos."
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Jun 26CAIRIBU Urobiome RIG Trainee Summer Camp
Lisa Karstens, PhD
(2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Register for Virtual Trainee Summer Camp
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.
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Jul 13ICMI 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada More Information
The International Congress of Mucosal Immunology (ICMI) will hold its annual meeting on July 13th-17th, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Abstract submissions closed on January 30th, 2026.
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Jul 15CAIRIBU Graduate Student Seminar
Samantha Ye, Leuna Sen, Jenna Simpson (Steers Lab)
(1 PM Central | 11 AM Pacific) Zoom Link
CAIRIBU Graduate Student Seminars provide an informal, virtual platform that highlights graduate students’ work. These seminars give graduate students an opportunity to share and receive feedback on in-progress ideas or new research. All are welcome to attend to hear the students’ presentations and to participate in discussion. This seminar will begin with an introduction by Nicholas Steers, PhD, who will provide an overview of the Steers Lab at Columbia University. Following this, Steers Lab members Samantha Ye, Leuna Sen, and Jenna Simpson will present their research projects.
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Jul 16IDSOG 2026
Lake Geneva, WI More Information
The Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (IDSOG) will hold its annual meeting on July 16th-18th in Lake Geneva, WI. Abstract submissions were due on March 22nd, 2026. Register before May 22nd, 2026, to receive a discounted, early-bird rate.
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Jul 17CAIRIBU Urobiome RIG Trainee Summer Camp
Lindsey Burnett, MD, PhD, Michael Neugent, PhD, Vanessa Hale, DVM, PhD, MAT
(2 PM Central | 12 PM Pacific) Register for Virtual Trainee Summer Camp
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: 5-minute practice presentations with expert feedback and workshops on written communication and formulating a research question.
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Jul 30CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group Summer Meeting
Madison, WI
This in-person meeting will bring together investigators and trainees from within the CAIRIBU Urobiome Research Interest Group community to advance urobiome science by sharing research, nurturing collaboration, and innovating solutions to the major challenges faced within the field.
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Aug 21CAIRIBU Urobiome RIG Trainee Summer Camp
Michael Goodson, PhD, Chia-Suei Hung, PhD, Mirjana Trifunovic, MS, Nazema Siddiqui, MD, Vanessa Hale, DVM, PhD, MAT, Chad Vezina, 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 session features an extensive career panel including representatives from government, academia, clinical research, and industry.