American seniors spend millions each year managing urinary disorders such as increased urgency, painful or frequent urination, nighttime urination, and incontinence. These problems can arise from a variety of causes, including prostate-related diseases in men, urinary tract infections, and stress incontinence, which disproportionately affect women. Aging dogs also experience urinary diseases, offering valuable comparative models for human conditions. We are committed to advancing the health of all individuals affected by urinary tract disorders by developing new treatments for urinary dysfunction in both humans and companion animals. In addition, we are dedicated to training the next generation of Wisconsin scientists who will continue to address these important health challenges for years to come.

We are proud team members of the UW-Madison/UMASS Boston/UT Southwestern George M. O’Brien Benign Urology Research Center, the GenitoUrinary Development Molecular Anatomy Project (GUDMAP), and are Collaborating for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Research in Benign Urology.  We are also proud mentors for the Summer Program in Undergraduate Urology Research (SPUUR).