CAIRIBU TRAINEE

NEWSLETTER

COLLABORATING FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH IN BENIGN UROLOGY

ISSUE No. 6 || 10.12.26

CAIRIBU Trainee & Early Stage Investigator (ESI) Pre-Meeting

Attending the CAIRIBU Annual Meeting? The Trainee & ESI Pre-Meeting will take place on December 9 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The program includes an interactive workshop on developing your elevator pitch, a panel on team dynamics and mentorship, and breakout sessions designed to prepare you for the next stage of your research career.

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This issue features insights from Principal Investigator Donald De Franco, PhD, Co-Director of the HEAL K12 Career Development Program Don Clauw, MD, and clinician-scientist Kevin Koo, MD.

Pollack Lab at Stanford University – Postdoctoral Scholar

The Pollack lab at Stanford University seeks a motivated postdoctoral scholar to lead studies on the molecular and cellular pathogenesis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that occurs in most older men, leading to significant urinary voiding problems.

The postdoc will investigate the prostatic stromal and immune cell signals that drive abnormal prostate growth, with therapeutic implications, using a combination of genomic, molecular/cell biology, and tissue culture approaches. They will train within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, as part of the Stanford O’Brien Urology Research Center.

Duke University KURe Career Development Program – Research Scholar

The Duke University KURe Program has an open call for applications for clinical, translational and basic science researchers interested in building an independent research career using collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to address benign urological research questions.

Scholars should have no more than five years of postdoctoral research experience and not more than ten years should have elapsed since receiving their terminal degree. If you are interested in applying, the first step is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI).

CAIRIBU Trainee & ESI Pre-Meeting, Travel Awards, and Trainee Social 

This half-day meeting is planned by and for trainees and early-stage investigators from the CAIRIBU Community. The Trainee & ESI Pre-Meeting takes place on the first day of the CAIRIBU Annual Meeting, December 9th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. No separate registration for the Pre-Meeting is required. Content is focused on communicating science, successfully transitioning the stages from trainee to independent investigator, and understanding the research funding landscape. 

CAIRIBU Travel Awards to offset the cost of attendance to the annual CAIRIBU meeting are available to trainees and early-stage investigators (those within 10 years of their terminal degree) who submit an abstract. Abstracts are eligible for “best abstract” consideration and the opportunity to deliver a podium presentation. Others will present posters and be eligible for “best poster” awards in several categories. To be eligible for a CAIRIBU Travel Award, submit an abstract, read and agree to the Travel Award conditions, and complete the application on or before October 19th. For the first time this year there will be a Trainee & ESI Social from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Tuesday, December 8th at Camp Trippalindee at the Graduate Hotel (601 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703). 

2026-2027 ARCTICS Community Forums

Advancing the Research Capacity of Trainees and Investigators in early Career Stages (ARCTICS). This virtual monthly series is aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of trainees and early-stage investigators. This year topics include: CAIRIBU Resources & Funding Mechanisms, Modern Networking Strategies for Scientists, How to Design a Scientific Poster, Applying & Interviewing Across Career Stages, Using AI for Research and much more! Speakers include established and experienced investigators from a broad range of fields.  

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See previous issues that feature more expert advice and include overviews of various NIH funding programs to help guide trainees through the research funding landscape. New issues of the Trainee Newsletter are released quaterly on the 15th of January, April, July, and October.