To improve the health of the population we serve, we must advance knowledge about the disease processes we encounter. Incorporation of research experiences for urology residents in all levels of training is a crucial part of our department s mission. In addition to the above mentioned basic research, several more clinically oriented studies are being performed. A collaborative effort with Behavioral Medicine and Community and Preventive Medicine involves a variety of studies associated with the physical and psychological stresses engendered by the diagnosis of prostate and bladder cancer.
Collaboration often is a prerequisite for competitive research efforts.
It has developed far-reaching intramural and extramural collaborations. The residents play a significant role in our research efforts. For questions or suggestions concerning the content of these pages, contact the URMC Webmaster .