The George M. O’Brien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54) promotes collaboration among basic, translational, and clinical researchers to study non-malignant genitourinary diseases within NIDDK’s mission. It serves as a national resource, offering educational enrichment and pilot project opportunities for innovative research and new investigators. The goal is to improve prevention and management of non-malignant genitourinary disorders through research excellence, resource sharing, core services, and a strong, well-trained research community.
Current George M. O’Brien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Programs (U54):
- Columbia University: 2014-2019; 2020-2025 – PIs, Cathy Mendelsohn, PhD; Jonathan Barasch, MD, PhD; Ali Gharavi, MD; and Anne-Catrin Uhlemann, MD, PhD
- Stanford University: 2021-2026 – PI, James Brooks, MD
- University of Wisconsin-Madison: 2014-2019; 2019-2024 – PI, Will Ricke, PhD
Former George M. O’Brien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Programs (U54):
- Mayo Clinic: 2013-2018 – PI, John Lieske, MD
- University of Pittsburgh: 2016-2021 – PI, Zhou Wang, PhD