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  • Dr. Natasha Kyprianou, PhD
    1994 - 1995 Research Scholar
    2008 Urology Care Foundation Distinguished Mentor
    Dr. Kyprianou is the James F. Hardymon Chair of Urologic Research at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She is also a Professor of Surgery/Urology, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Professor of Toxicology.
  • Dr. Anthony Schaeffer
    Chairman and Herman L. Kretschmer Professor of Urology
    Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
    Dr. Schaeffer has made major contributions to urologic research and has re-invigorated interest in basic science research as a strong advocate of physician-scientists and their needs.
  • Dr. Larry Lipshultz, MD
    1975 - 1977 Research Scholar
    Dr. Lipshultz was the first Research Scholar in the Urology Care Foundations 35 year Research Scholars Program which was initiated in 1975. He holds several appointments including: Professor, Scott Department of Urology; the Lester and Sue Smith Chair in Reproductive Medicine.
  • Dr. Stephen Zderic, MD
    1989 – 1990 Research Scholar
    2010 Urology Care Foundation John W. Duckett Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research
    Dr. Stephen Zderic is the John W. Duckett Endowed Chair in Pediatric Urology and is a Professor of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Zderic received his B.S. from the University of California-Riverside and M.D. from UCLA.

Urology Care Foundation Research
Scholars Program

 

Since 1975, the Research Scholars Program has provided more than 500 scholarships and awards to young men and women who are interested in pursuing a career in urologic research. The Urology Care Foundation Research Scholars Program is important to urologic research because it provides an opportunity for young scientists to begin a career in urologic research at a time when many urology departments across the country are faced with budget challenges that limit research opportunities. Researchers have been awarded scholarships through a variety of programs and fellowships. Many of those scholars remain in academic urology today, continuing to build upon the foundation of experience and knowledge gained during their research fellowships.   Click here for more information about the Research Scholars Program.

 

2012- 2013 Research Scholars

Thomas Chi, MD - University of California, San Francisco

Project Title: "Drosophila Melanogaster as a Novel, Genetically Based Model of Urinary Stone Disease"

 

Christopher Long, MD - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Project Title: "Calcineurin and NFAT Modulate ctgf Following Partial Bladder Outlet Obstruction and Offer Potential Therapeutic Targets"

 

Ferenc Rick, MD - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Project Title: "Investigation of Effects of Antagonist of Bombesin/gastrin-releasing Peptide (BN/GRP) and its Combination with Antagonists of GHRH or LHRH on Experimental Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia"

 

2012- 2014 Research Scholars

Peter Chang, MD -  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Project Title: "Measuring Patient-Reported Prostate Cancer Outcomes at the Point of Care"

 

Timothy Daskivich, MD - University of California, Los Angeles

Project Title: "The Impact of Age and Comorbidity on Survival and Treatment Decision Making in Men with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer"

 

Nirmal Jayabalan, PhD - Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Project Title: "Functional role of Organic Cation Transporters (OTCs) in Bladder Physiology and Pharmacology"

 

Shankar Parajuli, PhD - University of South Carolina

Project Title: "Pharmacological Activation of Smail and Intermediate Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels: A Novel Approach to Control Urinary Bladder Smooth Muscle Function" 

 

Joshua Steffan, PhD - University of Colorado School of Medicine

Project Title: "Modulation of Prostate Cancer Metastasis by Prostate Derived ETS Factor (PDEF)"

 

Sargurunathan Subashchandrabose, PhD - University of Michigan

Project Title: "Identification of Genes Expressed in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli During Human Infection"

 

Flaminia Talos Ionas, MD, PhD - Columbia University Medical Center

Project Title: "Directed Differentiation and Transdifferentiation to Prostate and Bladder Epithelia"

 

Dan Wang, PhD - University of Pittsburgh

Project Title: "Role of PRP8 in Regulating AR Intracellular Trafficking in Prostate Cancer Cells"

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