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NEWS! PFCSG Research Awards; Inaugural Competition.

The PFCSG is delighted to announce the award of two research grants, following an open competition whose results were announced at the UK Continence Society meeting in April 2010.

Mr Hashim Hashim received an award and will work with Mr Marcus Drake to develop an algorithm for the management of nocturia. This will be developed as a programme grant to be submitted to the NIHR.

Ms Ann Crump was awarded a grant to work with Mr Vik Khullar to develop a project studying surgical management of stress incontinence in women with mixed urinary incontinence. The PFCSG hopes to award similar prizes as opportunities arise. Potential applicants are invited to watch this space.

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The Pelvic Floor Clinical Studies Group (PFCSG) is a UK-based interdisciplinary collaboration, studying all aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.  The PFCSG aims to drive future clinical research by identifying priority areas and patronising applications for research funding.  Thereby it aims to contribute to the portfolio of clinical research in the NHS in the area.  It is closely allied to the Uro-Genital Specialty Group in the NIHR’s Comprehensive Clinical Research Network of England, which is the body responsible for delivering the portfolio of research activity in the NHS.

The aims of the PFCSG are as follows:

    1. To catalyse inter-disciplinary dialogue in pelvic floor dysfunction
    2. To identify key research questions
    3. To develop collaborations for research in priority areas
    4. To encourage training of new researchers
    5. To promote wider education in pelvic floor problems
    6. To push for recognition of need for better management options and improved clinical service delivery

The PFCSG was established in 2009 and its inaugural meeting was held at the UKCS meeting at Swansea in April 2009.  The inauguration was funded by an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer (click here to see funding agreement).  Further funding is being sought to ensure sustainability in the longer term.