AUA 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 AUA 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 2011 Research Scholars Program.
2011- 2012 Research Scholars
Karen Aitken, PhD - Hospital for Sick Children
Project Title: "A Novel Molecular Approach to Hypospadias: The Epigenetic Link Between Hormonal Disruption and Development"
Lysanne Campeau, MDCM - Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Project Title: "Stem Cell Therapy in a Parkinsonion Animal Model of Neurogenic Bladder Overactivity in a Parkinsonian Animal Model"
Sara Colopy, DVM - University of Wisconsin Medical School
Project Title: "Interleukin-1 Signaling Induces Urothelial Proliferation"
Vivekanand Gupta, DVM, PhD - Institute for Cancer Research
Project Title: "The Role of Activated Tumor-associated Stroma in Supporting Renal Cell Carcinoma Progression"
Takashi Kobayashi, MD, PhD - Columbia University
Project Title: "Molecular Mechanisms of Invasive Bladder Cancer: Analysis of Arf Function in a p53/Pten
Deficient Mouse Model"
Weijun Liu, PhD - University of Pittsburgh
Project Title: "VHL Tumor Suppressor and Cell Cycle Regulation"
Neema Navai, MD - MD Anderson Cancer Center
Project Title: "MicroRNA Control of Growth Factor Resistance in Bladder Cancer"
Jenny Yiee, MD - UCLA
Project Title: "Timing of Pediatric Orchiopexy in the United States: A Quality of Care Indicator"
