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  • Dr. Natasha Kyprianou, PhD
    1994 - 1995 Research Scholar
    2008 Urology Care Foundation Distinguished Mentor
    Dr. Kyprianou is the James F. Hardymon Chair of Urologic Research at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She is also a Professor of Surgery/Urology, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Professor of Toxicology.
  • Dr. Anthony Schaeffer
    Chairman and Herman L. Kretschmer Professor of Urology
    Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
    Dr. Schaeffer has made major contributions to urologic research and has re-invigorated interest in basic science research as a strong advocate of physician-scientists and their needs.
  • Dr. Larry Lipshultz, MD
    1975 - 1977 Research Scholar
    Dr. Lipshultz was the first Research Scholar in the Urology Care Foundations 35 year Research Scholars Program which was initiated in 1975. He holds several appointments including: Professor, Scott Department of Urology; the Lester and Sue Smith Chair in Reproductive Medicine.
  • Dr. Stephen Zderic, MD
    1989 – 1990 Research Scholar
    2010 Urology Care Foundation John W. Duckett Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research
    Dr. Stephen Zderic is the John W. Duckett Endowed Chair in Pediatric Urology and is a Professor of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Zderic received his B.S. from the University of California-Riverside and M.D. from UCLA.

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Pfizer/Urology Care Foundation 2011 OAB-LUTS Competitive Research Awards Program

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To encourage academic research careers in female urology and bladder dysfunction, Pfizer, Inc and the Urology Care Foundation have partnered in collaboration with the Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology (SUFU) to offer two competitive research grant opportunities.

Pfizer/Urology Care Foundation Female Urology and Voiding Dysfunction Research Training Awards

The Research Training Awards track will allow mentors with established research programs in female urology and voiding dysfunction to submit proposals for established or to-be-named trainees. Up to three grants, each up to $37,500 per year for a period of two consecutive years, will be awarded.

For more information about the Research Training Awards, click here.

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) and Bladder Dysfunction Research Exploration Awards

The goal of the Research Exploration Awards track is to encourage research by MD and PhD researchers to advance the understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying the function of the lower urinary tract and the pathobiology underlying Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) and bladder dysfunction. Investigators at the doctoral level are eligible to apply for up to $75,000 to support their research for an 18-month performance period. Funds may be used to cover salary, research supplies, technical support, animal costs and other research-related costs. Up to three awards will be granted.

For more information about the Research Exploration Awards, click here.

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