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Combating Recurrent UTIs: Vaccines, Science & Strategy with Bob Yang

July 23, 2025 • International Continence Society • Episode 80

In this episode, ICS Education Committee member Shannon Wallace is joined by Workshop Chair Bob Yang to discuss one of the most anticipated sessions at ICS-EUS 2025 in Abu Dhabi:
“Combating Recurrent UTIs: Latest Developments in Embedded Infections and UTI Vaccines.”

This 60-minute, intermediate-level workshop dives into the science behind embedded urinary tract infections (UTIs) and explores the future of UTI vaccine development. With recurrent UTIs remaining a persistent and often misunderstood challenge in urology and urogynaecology, this session offers a timely and evidence-based update for clinicians and researchers alike.

Attendees will also hear from expert speakers:

Stephen Foley – presenting a critical review of current clinical evidence on UTI vaccines
Christopher Blick – sharing real-world applications and clinical insights

Why attend?

Understand the pathophysiology of embedded UTIs and intracellular bacterial reservoirs
Explore the latest research and future directions in UTI vaccine development
Analyse clinical trial data and discuss practical applications in patient care

Places are limited and lunch is included — so don’t delay!
Secure your ticket now: Workshop 12 – ICS-EUS 2025

Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.

Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.

Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.