The Pelvic Floor Research Group (PFRG) is an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary research group working to improve the understanding and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Our goal is to identify risk factors for developing pelvic floor disorders, work with high-risk women to prevent them, and provide the most effective and newest treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction.
$25M
NIH Funding
Pelvic Floor Research Publications
1,200
Images in MRI Repository
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Innovation Through Collaboration
The PFRG team consists of an interdisciplinary set of investigators from the School of Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Public Health, Institute for Research on Women and Gender, Institute for Social Research, and Institute for Gerontology.
30 Years of Research Excellence
PFRG has been an international leader in pelvic floor research for over three decades. Our award-winning research focuses on pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, birth injury, and fecal incontinence.
Pelvic Floor Research Day
Our Annual Pelvic Floor Research Day brings together interdisciplinary experts from across the University and beyond to discuss current and future pioneering research.
Save the date! The 2023 PFRG Day will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd.
Recent Publications
The Pelvic Floor Research Group publishes groundbreaking research discoveries in high-impact journals featuring collaborations with colleagues in biomechanical engineering, nursing, urology, and other gynecologic specialties.
Leadership
John O.L. DeLancey, M.D.
Professor
Janis M. Miller, Ph.D.
Professor
James A. Ashton-Miller, Ph.D.
Research Professor
Julie Tumbarello, M.A.
Research Manager
Patients & Families
Learn more about the pelvic floor disorders we treat.
Fellowship Opportunities
Learn more about the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.