During our Annual Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, IUGA honored the following individuals for their outstanding dedication and contributions to advancing the field of urogynecology.
Lifetime Achievement Award:
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Abdul H. Sultan
With Special Recognition and Gratitude:
- May Alarab
- Sivakumar Balakrishnan
- Aparna Hegde
- Ivilina Pandeva
- JP Bagala
- Jan-Paul Roovers
IUGA Special Services Pin:
- Montserrat Espuña Pons
- Cristina Ros
Top 10 Reviewers for the IUJ in 2025:
- Cara L Grimes
- Hamdy Ahmed Saaid Abdalhady
- Aparna Hegde
- Jane Acquaye
- Ian Vasicka
- Ali Furkan Batur
- Rachel Yau Kar
- Patrick Culligan
- Jittima Manonai
- Autumn Edenfield
Linda Cardozo Observership Grant Recipients (with a special thanks to FIUGA):
- Urvashi Kapoor - Trainee/Fellow/Physician-in-Training
- Taonga Nalungwe - Under-Resourced Country Category
- Emilio Jose Davila Alvarez - Open Category
Research Grant Recipients:
- Wenche Klerkx - Clinical Research Grant
- Behroz Chhor - Basic Science Research Grant
FIUGA Honored Mentor Award:
- Jan Deprest
- Rodrigo Castro
InSpIRE Winners:
- Aparecida Pacetta
- Enrique Ubertazzi
- Markus Huebner
- Abner Santos
- Omer Demir
- Amita Jain
- Marair Sartori
- Lucas Schreiner
- Edwin Llajaruna Zumaeta
- Onesmus Byamukama
- Zsuzsanna Ilona Katalin De Jarmy Di Bella
- Fernanda Pipitone
- Shagufta Tahir
- Carlos A. Díaz -Támara
- Bence Kozma
Pelvic Floor Imaging Course Graduates in 2025:
- Flor Gomez
- Haroutyoun Margossian
- Keerati Chiengthong
- Marie Carmen Gutierrez
- Masha Dahis
Fellowship Development Mentorship Program Winners:
- Said Yaiesh
- Sascha Vereeck
Oscar Contreras Ortiz Award:
- Nicola Adanna Okeahialam, Ka Woon Wong, Swati Jha, Abdul H. Sultan, and Ranee Thakar
Best Overall Abstract Presentation:
Sacrospinous Hysteropexy Versus Vaginal Hysterectomy With Uterosacral Ligament Suspension in Women With Uterine Prolapse Stage 2 or Higher: Observational Ten Year Follow-up of a Multicentre Randomized Trial
Oegema, K1; Schulten, S1; Stoter, L1; Kluivers, K1; Van Eijndhoven , H2
1 - Radboudumc
2 - Isala hospital
Most Innovative Abstract:
Does a Self-Fitted Pessary or Menstrual Tampon Mitigate Urine Leakage While Running Among Females Who Experience Exercise-Induced Urinary Incontinence?
Collins, G1; Petter Rodrigues , M1; Vesting, S1; Mclean, L1
1 - University of Ottawa
Best Abstract Presentation - Physician in Training:
Follow-up Frequency for Vaginal Pessary Care in Advanced Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Randomized Trial
Juliato, C1; Perez, L2; Fazzolari, J3; Castro, E3
1 - University of Campinas
2 - UNICAMP
3 - Unicamp
Best Abstract Presentation - Basic Science:
Single-Cell and Spatial Multi-Omics Reveal an Estrogen-Inducible Perivascular Repair Niche in Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Wang, L1; Liu, X1
1 - Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University / Shanxi Bethune Hospital / Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences / Tongji Shanxi Hospital
Peter Dwyer Abstract Award:
Impact of Age on the Biomechanics and Immunobiology of Patient Derived Fascia Lata Grafts
Anthony, L1; Bidkhori, H2; Darzi, S2; Paul, K2; Hennes, D1; Rosamilia, A3; Mukherjee, S2
1 - Monash University
2 - Hudson Institute of Medical Research
3 - Cabrini Health