6 years ago
At SUO, Failure Takes Center Stage
Four speakers shared personal stories of their failures. We’ve all been there. However, as I listened to each, I realized how little we speak about them.
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6 years ago
An Evening Celebrating Philanthropy
On November 14, UNC Medicine held one of our largest events of the year to say “thank you” to our amazing supporters. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed interactive stations highlighting UNC Medicine’s signature initiatives and the innovative work and research by our faculty. The Advancing Health station highlighted surgical simulation and robotic medical assistance with two da Vinci Surgical Systems, one presented by Dr. Eric M. Wallen, Vice-Chair of Education, Residency Program Director and Professor of Urologic Oncology.
6 years ago
Winner Signed Coach Mack Brown Football
Thank you @MelissaLoggins for helping promote Men's Health this #UNCMovember!
6 years ago
Research On Financial Toxicity Prevalence In Bladder Cancer Patients Covered By Urology Times
“There are a lot of issues in today’s health care landscape that can drive financial toxicity, and there is research showing that it can lead to delays in seeking care, lower quality of life, and even increase the risk of mortality if patients declare bankruptcy. Financial toxicity can be measured and it is important to recognize and address."
6 years ago
Nielsen named Interim Chair of Department of Urology
Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS, will assume the role of Interim Chair of the Department of Urology, effective January 1, 2020.
6 years ago
Mark Ehlers, MD 2019 Recipient of the Robert C. Cefalo House Officer Award
Urology Resident Mark Ehlers, MD has been awarded one of the 2019 Robert C. Cefalo House Officer Awards.
6 years ago
Bubba Cunningham – UNC Director of Athletics
"It’s about doing things that are positive for you personally and from a health benefits standpoint." - Bubba Cunningham
6 years ago
Ken Mack – Class of ’79, UNC Football Letterman and Former Assistant Coach
"You've got to get an annual physical that's top of the list. The second thing is you have to listen to your body. There is a tendency for us to ignore little things - "we're tough, we're guys we're tough." Pay attention to your body, if something is happening to you, get it looked at." - Ken Mack
6 years ago
Dr. Smith Receives Best of BCAN Award at 2019 Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families
Congratulations to Angela B. Smith, MD, MS, FACS on being presented with one of this year's Best of BCAN awards at the 2019 Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families
6 years ago
Dr. Sherry Ross Appointed Medical Director for the UNC Hospital’s Children’s Specialty Clinic
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Sherry Ross was appointed the Medical Director for the UNC Hospital's Children's Specialty Clinic. In this role, Dr. Ross will be responsible for coordinating with providers and hospital leadership in efforts to improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, throughput, and patient/provider experience at each of the Specialty Clinic.
6 years ago
UNC Medical Student Brooke Namboodri Wins Harold C. Pillsbury, MD Student Research Award for Excellent Clinical Sciences Oral Presentation
Brooke Namboodri, UNC Medical Student, Class of 2022 was honored with the “Excellent Clinical Sciences Oral Presentation” Award at this year’s Student Research Day for her work on predicting other cause mortality for men with prostate cancer. Brooke’s mentor for this project and another recent project supported by a prestigious AUA Summer Medical Student Fellowship was UNC Urology Assistant Professor Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan, MD, MSHPM.
6 years ago
Funding Approved For Pilot Analysis Of Bladder Carcinogens In The Urine Of Young Adult E-Cigarettes Users
A recently approved funding proposal through NC TraCS and NYU to characterize carcinogenic biomarkers found in the urine of young adult e-cigarette users will soon be underway. The proposal put together by UNC Urologist Dr. Marc Bjurlin, Dr. Ilona Jaspers, and Dr. Terry Gordon hopes to not only better understand the types of bladder cancer-causing biomarkers in e-cigarette user urine, but also strengthen the foundation for future e-cigarette research and regulations.