See below for all resources and upcoming CAIRIBU events related to the urobiome, including conferences, symposiums, workshops, and webinars that focus on the latest research, innovations, and developments in this field.
Resources
U-RIG
This research interest group centers on research involving the uromicrobiota.
Youtube
View the Youtube playlist of recordings from past CAIRIBU events related to the Urobiome.
O'Brien Center
View the various O'Brien Center resources available related to the Urobiome.
Events and Updates
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Oct14
Urinary Tract Infection Global Alliance - UTI Hour October 2025 @ 12:00 pm EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (11 AM Central | 9 AM Pacific) More Information
The Urinary Tract Infection Global Alliance (UTIGA) hosts quarterly UTI Hours to showcase the latest basic and clinical research findings with a focus on trainee presentations. October’s event will take place on October 14th, 2025 …
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Oct17
CAIRIBU U-RIG Research Hour: Bridging Knowledge Gaps in the Urobiome @ 3:00 pm EDT (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. Join us on Friday, October 17 at 3:00 PM ET (2 PM CT | 12 PM PT) to hear from Nicole Gilbert, PhD (Washington University in St. Louis).
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Nov21
CAIRIBU U-RIG Research Hour: Bridging Knowledge Gaps in the Urobiome @ 3:00 pm EST (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.
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Dec19
CAIRIBU U-RIG Research Hour: Bridging Knowledge Gaps in the Urobiome @ 3:00 pm EST (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 …
Urobiome News
CAIRIBU Investigators at the 2025 Urobiome Conference
See information and CAIRIBU affiliated investigators who presented at the 2025 Urobiome Conference on February 24, 2025 in San Diego, California. Researchers presented the emerging science of the Urobiome.
Thomas Chi, MD, MBA, Named Department Chair of UAB Urology
Thomas Chi, MD, MBA, PI of a prior CAIRIBU P20 Center and current collaborator with the UCSF- UroEpi K12 program, was recently appointed as the Chair of the Department of Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Mysorekar Awarded Outstanding Women in Science Award
Indira Mysorekar, PhD is the recipient of this year's Outstanding Women in Science award from the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). AWIS champions the interests of women in science.
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