Urinary Incontinence

Professor Lee Smith, PhD, is Professor of Public Health at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and a globally recognized epidemiologist. His research examines lifestyle determinants of health, with emphasis on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and how these behaviors affect chronic disease and mental health across the lifespan. He has conducted influential research on ageing, frailty, and urological health, including the epidemiology of urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms. Professor Smith leads the Health, Performance and Wellbeing research theme at ARU and has directed major interdisciplinary projects.

Professor Petre Cristian Ilie MD, PhD, MBA (Cantab), FEBU, FRCS (Urol), SFFMLM, LMCA, FBCS is a consultant urological and robotic surgeon at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn, and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, and Visiting Professor at Anglia Ruskin University. His clinical expertise spans uro-oncology, endourology, and functional urology, with a particular focus on urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract dysfunction. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and has pioneered digital health solutions to improve patient outcomes. Professor Ilie has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to research on benign prostatic hyperplasia, incontinence, and quality-of-life outcomes in functional urology. He is dedicated to advancing patient-centered care through translational research, education, and innovation, actively shaping clinical practice and training future generations of urologists while ensuring that new scientific insights are translated into tangible benefits for patients with urinary disorders.