Israel Franco

Israel Franco, MD is an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Urology at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric urology with 30+ years of experience. He holds leadership roles in organizations like the International Children’s Continence Society (Treasurer) and the American Association of Pediatric Urologists. His clinical expertise includes neurourology, urinary incontinence, urodynamics, and the application of machine learning in pediatric urology. Franco has pioneered innovations in laparoscopic surgery and biofeedback therapy for pediatric incontinence, establishing nurse-led care models.

Dr. Franco’s research focuses on neurogenic bladder mechanisms, clinical trials for anticholinergic medications, and AI-driven technologies like the Gogoband® bedwetting alarm. He has authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles, contributed to textbooks on pediatric urinary incontinence, and holds patents in continence devices and urodynamic software. His work bridges clinical practice and technological innovation, addressing CNS mechanisms in pediatric voiding disorders.

Awards include Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors designation. He has collaborated with institutions globally, including lectures in Brazil, China, and Italy. His lab focuses on non-invasive technologies for predicting incontinence episodes and automating urodynamic analysis through machine learning.