CAIRIBU Research Interest Groups
CAIRIBU has various groups dedicated to different urological specialties. These groups offer a wealth of resources, expert knowledge, and collaborative opportunities for professionals and researchers.
See below for the currently existing CAIRIBU Research Interest Groups, or RIGs, which are specialized teams focused on advancing research and collaboration in various aspects of urological health. These groups include experts and researchers dedicated to specific areas such as uromicrobiota, machine learning, and kidney stones.
Uromicrobiota Research Interest Group
This group includes investigators interested in the uromicrobiota from a variety of fields including urology, urogynecology, microbiology, microbial ecology, virology, bioinformatics, and computer and data science.
Uro-Aging Research Interest Group
This group connects uro-aging interested investigators from a variety of fields such as urology, urogynecology, geroscience, neurology, neuro-urology, urobiome, nutrition, toxicology, and bioinformatics.
Uro-Voiding Research Interest Group
This group includes investigators focused on improving diagnostics and treatments for bladder dysfunctions. Key themes included multi-modal monitoring, gene therapy, and regenerative treatments.
BPH Research Interest Group
This group connects investigators from a variety of fields who are engaged or interested in studying benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This is interdisciplinary initiative, involving basic and translational scientists as well as clinicians, will stimulate knowledge exchange, ideas, and research collaborations in BPH research.
Uro-Immunology Research Interest Group
The lower urinary tract sits at the intersection of constant microbial exposure, barrier function, inflammation, and tissue remodeling but has historically been understudied. Investigators in this RIG plan to discuss the role of innate and adaptive immunity, share knowledge, and create interdisciplinary connections with investigators within other CAIRIBU RIGs.
Patient Engagement Research Interest Group
The group explores strategies for patient engagement, including qualitative interviews, community outreach, and the role of advocacy groups in bridging gaps between basic science and clinical practice.
Other Urology Organizations
See below for a list of notable genitourinary organizations outside of CAIRIBU. These organizations offer extensive resources, research, educational opportunities, and support for both professionals and patients within the field of urology. Each organization contributes uniquely to the advancement of urological health through various programs, publications, and events.
AUA
See information about the American Urological Association, a premier urologic association that aims promote the highest standards of urological clinical care.
SUFU
See information about the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction, that aims to optimize the care of people with lower urinary tract dysfunction and/or pelvic floor disorders.
SBUR
See information about the Society for Basic Urologic Research, the pre-eminent US-based urologic research society that provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of topics related to urology