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April was a busy month for the ICA team! On April 23-24, 2025, ICA staff participated in the Global Consensus on IC/BPS meeting, hosted by the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. At this meeting, committees used the scientific literature to come to a consensus on key issues related to the cause of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, as well as how it is diagnosed, categorized, and treated. The ICA staff also presented on key patient perspectives that should be considered as consensus recommendations are drafted and shared.

Then, from April 26-28, 2025, the ICA staff and members of the board participated in the annual American Urological Association conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, by hosting a booth at the expo and convention center. This was an excellent opportunity for the ICA to remind healthcare providers about how our organization can benefit their patients (and them!) We were also able to present some key findings from the Patient-Reported Outcomes Committee at the Global Consensus on IC/BPS meeting.

It is always a privilege to represent the patient community and ensure our voice is heard!