Urology Care Foundation

Research: the Urology Care Foundation is a driving force in the discovery of new treatments because we support the investment in urologic research leaders. We do more than fund the best researchers from talented scientists- we help foster and develop their careers to support a long-lasting commitment to finding the next breakthrough in patient Care. Since 1975, the Foundation has supported more than 950 outstanding young scientists with more than $35 million in research funding dedicated to the advancement of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of urologic conditions. During 2022, the Foundation provided more than $1.4 million in funding to 87 urologic researchers through its research award programs.

Humanitarianism: the Urology Care Foundation's vision is to be the leader in improving health Care for urologic patients worldwide through research, education, and humanitarian support. This will be accomplished by providing support to and recognition of humanitarian efforts in Urology. The Urology Care Foundation humanitarian recognition award acknowledges an individual for demonstrated commitment to improving access to quality urologic health Care in underserved populations. The Urology Care Foundation humanitarian grant program supports the outstanding efforts of individuals and projects that provide direct urologic patient Care to individuals and communities in underserved areas, either within or outside the united states. In 2022, the Foundation awarded 7 humanitarian grants supporting humanitarian projects in belize, india, rwanda, trinidad and tobago, Florida, and new york. The Foundation also presented its humanitarian recognition award in 2022 to saki das, md, for decades of service to patients in underserved areas across the globe, his passion for teaching and for supporting humanitarian initiatives in Urology.

Patient ed, outreach, and advocacy: the Urology Care Foundation is a trusted resource for urologic patient education and advocacy. Using information that is medically approved and based on the clinical guidelines set by the american urological association, our Foundation develops all patient education materials with our patient education council and committees. We have more than 600 education materials for patients and caregivers, all available for free download or order from our website www.urologyhealth.org. These linguistically appropriate and culturally competent materials are offered in 11 languages, reflective of the global populations we serve. During 2022, there were over 12 million visitors to our website and 140,000 followers on social media with 106,000 downloads and orders of materials. Our advocacy efforts include patient alliances for prostate cancer, kidney cancer and bladder health. Alliance activities during 2022 included in-person visits to capitol hill, joint congressional briefings, and in-person roundtable meetings in support of increased research funding and othervital issues for improving urologic Care and treatment. In addition, our patient advocacy connection programs brings interested patients and providers together to foster collaboration and awareness on major issues facing aua members and urologic patients.