5 years ago
The Science Behind Why Smoking Causes Bladder Cancer
Join BCAN and Drs. Richard Matulewicz and Marc Bjurlin to talk about the science behind why smoking causes bladder cancer.
Author Archives: Bradley Olson
5 years ago
E-Cigarettes, Smoking, and Bladder Cancer
Join BCAN and Drs. Richard Matulewicz and Marc Bjurlin to answer real questions from participants about smoking and bladder cancer.
5 years ago
Breaking Down Cigarettes and Smoking By the Numbers
BCAN is joined by Drs. Richard Matulewicz and Marc Bjurlin to discuss the components of cigarettes and the statistics of smoking.
5 years ago
Why Quitting is So Important and Resources for Quitting
Join BCAN and Drs. Richard Matulewicz and Marc Bjurlin to talk about why quitting is so important and resources for quitting.
5 years ago
TEDx-style ‘Hettleman Talks’ Featuring Dr. Angela Smith and other 2020 Award Winners – 10/19/2020
The 2020 Hettleman Talks took place virtually on Monday 10/19/2020 at 3 pm as part of University Research Week. Dr. Angela Smith will speak on "Engaging Patients for Better Care"
5 years ago
Angela Smith, MD, MS Elected to Board of the Society of Women in Urology
Congratulations to Dr. Angela Smith on their recent elections to the Board of Directors for the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU). Dr. Smith will serve a 2-year term on the Board and is currently holding the position as the Member-At-Large.
5 years ago
2020 Hettleman Prize Awarded to Dr. Angela Smith
Angela Smith, MD, MS has been awarded one of the 2020 Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement for her groundbreaking and innovative research at UNC.
5 years ago
Drs. Bjurlin, Fry, and Kim Awarded Lineberger Innovation Award for Evaluating the Carcinogenic Effects of E-Cigarettes on the Urothelium
Congratulations to Marc Bjurlin, MD along with co-investigators Drs. Rebecca Fry, and William Kim, MD on their recent UNC Lineberger Innovation Award for “Evaluating the carcinogenic effects of electronic cigarettes on the urothelium.”
5 years ago
Matthew Coward, MD, FACS Elected to Board of the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction
The Department of Urology would like to extend its congratulations to Dr. Matthew Coward on his recent election to the Board of the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction (SSMR). Dr. Coward will serve a 2-year term on the Board and is currently holding the position as the Member-At-Large.
5 years ago
Dr. Kristy Borawski Selected for UNC’s Academic Career Leadership Academy in Medicine (ACCLAIM)
Congratulations to Dr. Kristy Borawski, Associate Professor of Urology for her nomination and selection into the Academic Career Leadership Academy in Medicine (ACCLAIM) program.
5 years ago
Patient a Friend to Others on Bladder Cancer Journey
That struggle inspired Willey to start Hands of Hope, a program that drew on her familiarity with the UNC hospitals and her desire to improve cancer care for patients in the Outer Banks. The program, which offered rides to UNC hospitals as well as other services, grew in leaps and bounds, and Willey has since passed the reins to new leaders. “It’s like watching your baby grow up,” she said.
5 years ago
Celebrating the Resident Class of 2020
Members of the department celebrated the graduates of 2020 and Resident of the Year Dr. Solomon Hayon and Attending of the Year Dr. Richard Sutherland.