Research

One of the major strengths of the BWH/Harvard Medical School Program in Urology is the depth of research opportunities available to residents.

25

Publications in past year by residents

(* Brigham affiliated work only)

11

First-authored resident papers in past year

(* Brigham affiliated work only)

5

Presentations at conferences last year

Resident Research Highlights, 2026

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Research Faculty: Zheng

  • Led by residents Drs. Ernandez/Lukas/Vigran and faculty mentor Dr. Zheng.

    • Incidence and management of of post-cystectomy pelvic organ prolapse in multi-institutional cohort. Abstract presented at SUFU 2026.

    • Contemporary management of pelvic organ prolapse with congenital genitourinary conditions from multi-institutional care network. Abstract presented at SUFU 2026.

Urologic Oncology

Research Faculty: Kibel, Cole (alum and former faculty), Trinh (former faculty)

  • Led by resident Dr. Hansen and faculty mentor Drs. Kibel and Cole.

    • Rural disparities in prostate MRI use. Abstract presented at NEAUA 2025. Published in Urology Practice.

Endourology

Research Faculty: Haleblian, Lay, Lerner, Wollin

  • Led by residents Drs. Ernandez/Lukas and faculty mentor Dr. Lori Lerner.

    • Assessing early symptom improvement and BPH treatment using AUA Quality Registry (AQUA). Abstract presented at SUFU 2026.

  • Led by residents Drs. Hansen/Khizir and faculty mentors Haleblian, Lay, and Wollin

    • Safety and efficacy of CVAC 2.0 ureteroscope from a single-center retrospective study. Published in Urolithiasis. Abstract presented at AUA 2026.

Dedicated Faculty Mentorship

Academic life at the Brigham is focused on developing the future of urology. Dr. Mark Preston leads this vision for scholarly activity as Director of Research and as an active clinical trialist. There is a dedicated research rotation during PGY-3 of residency; most residents conduct research during their clinical time as well.

  • CESI 2026

  • SUFU 2026

    SUFU 2026

  • SUFU 2026

  • NEAUA 2022

  • NEAUA 2022

  • AUA 2022