Understanding Urologic Health in Women Across the Lifespan
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October 29, 2014 - October 30, 2014
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by bladder health issues like urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections, which can significantly disrupt daily life. In October 2014, SWHR convened an interdisciplinary scientific roundtable focused on understanding urologic health in women across the lifespan. The roundtable included 15 researchers and clinicians from disciplines ranging including urology, urogynecology, pediatric urology, epidemiology, cellular and molecular biology, genetics, gerontology, and more. This roundtable participants authored a report, Expert Panel Recommendations on Lower Urinary Tract Health of Women Across Their Life Span, published in November 2016 in the Journal of Women’s Health. The roundtable laid the foundation for SWHR’s Network on Urological Health in Women.
Objectives
- Review urologic conditions prevalent during the key stages of a woman’s life from infancy to old age
- Identify critical research gaps in the area of epidemiology, basic and clinical research
- Identify ways to prevent urologic conditions during the key stages of a woman’s lifespan
- Address psychosocial, physical and QOL related challenges faced by women with urologic conditions
- Discuss public policy and community outreach efforts to prevent urologic conditions in women
Roundtable Participants
Cindy Amundsen, MD, Duke University
James Ashton-Miller, PhD, University of Michigan
Margot Damaser, PhD, Cleveland Clinic
Matthew Fraser, PhD, Duke University
Toby Chai, MD, Yale School of Medicine
Michael DiSanto, PhD, Rowan University
George Kuchel, MD, University of Connecticut
Alan Wolfe, PhD, Loyola University
Roger R. Dmochowski, MD, MMHC, FACS, Vanderbilt University
Heidi S. Harvie, MD, MSCE, University of Pennsylvania
Leslee S. Subak, MD, UCSF
Cara Tannebaum, MD, MSc., Centre de recherche, IUGM
Candace Parker-Autry, MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Clare Close, MD, Close Pediatric Urology
Stephanie Kielb, MD, Northwestern University
George Kuchel, MD, University of Connecticut
Elizabeth Mueller, MD, Loyola University
Sponsor
SWHR’s Urology Program is supported by an educational sponsorship from Astellas. SWHR maintains editorial control and independence over educational content.
