October 4, 2007 (Charleston, SC) — The honor is based on contributions in the field of incontinence towards research, education, and advances in clinical practice. Individuals are nominated by members of the society and an award recipient is then selected by representatives of NAFC’s Board of Directors.

Kathryn Burgio, PhD, is a behavioral psychologist and an established investigator with 25 years of research experience in gerontology and geriatric medicine. Her research agenda particularly focuses on urinary incontinence and has included investigations of its prevalence and risk factors and clinical studies of the effectiveness of behavioral treatment with a variety of populations. She has published extensively in the field of incontinence and is an international expert on behavioral intervention.

Dr. Burgio completed her doctoral training at the University of Notre Dame and a fellowship in Behavioral Medicine at the National Institute on Aging. She is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Director of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Section in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Director of the UAB Continence Program, and Director of Research for the UAB Genitourinary Disorders Center. AUGS President Ingrid Nygaard, MD recognized the presentation of this award by stating, “[Dr. Burgio] continually makes a significant strides in healthcare. She is fundamental in improving patient care.”