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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Feb20
CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange: 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 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."
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Mar11
CIMM 2026 La Jolla, CA More Information
The Center for Microbiome Innovation International Microbiome Meeting will occur on March 11th, 2026 in La Jolla, California. Register HERE
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Mar20
CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange: 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. 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.
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Apr17
CAIRIBU U-RIG Knowledge Exchange: 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 Knowledge Exchange spurs collaborations in the urobiome and adjacent fields. This month's Knowledge Exchange will feature a talk from Xintong Dong, PhD (UT Dallas).
Urobiome News
Aaron Miller, PhD Presents at the 26th Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) Annual Fall Scientific Meeting
Aaron Miller, PhD, recently presented his research during the Robert Krane Lecture at the 26th Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) Annual Fall Scientific Meeting. His presentation was titled "Beyond Infection: Implications of Biofilms on Implantable Medical Devices."
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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