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The UNC Department of Urology is proud to announce that Deborah Usinger, Health Services Research Program Manager, has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the UNC Network for Research Professionals (NRP). Presented during the 2026 UNC NRP Research Conference, this award honors individuals whose careers reflect sustained excellence, leadership, and enduring impact across …

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The UNC Department of Urology played a significant role again this year, at the 2026 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting, contributing their expertise, time and talents across a wide range of scientific and educational sessions. The AUA Annual Meeting is one of the specialty’s premier gatherings, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and educators from across …

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UNC Urology’s Dr. Gopal Narang will serve as invited faculty at the TALENTS 2026 conference in Türkiye, joining global leaders advancing innovation in endourology.

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The UNC Department of Urology is proud to announce that Marc Bjurlin, DO, MSc, FACOS has been promoted to Professor, with permanent tenure. This appointment recognizes Dr. Bjurlin’s continued outstanding achievements and contributions to UNC’s mission of pursuing excellence in clinical care, research and education. Dr. Bjurlin is Vice Chair of Research and Director of …

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Recently Dr. Marc Bjurlin joined leading experts from around the world in Milan, Italy, for the 10th European Conference on Tobacco or Health (ECToH) – one of the premier international forums dedicated to advancing tobacco control, prevention, and public health policy.

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The American Urological Association (AUA), the largest international professional organization for the discipline of urology, convenes this week in Washington, DC for the 2026 Annual Meeting.  This marks a transition in leadership, with Dr. Matthew Nielsen completing his four year term as Chair of the AUA’s Science and Quality Council (SQC), providing strategic oversight to …

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As colleagues gather in Washington this spring, attendees moving from session to session will encounter a consistent presence from UNC Urology. Their participation across the 2026 AUA Annual Meeting reflects the ongoing work taking place within our department – work that spans clinical care, research, and education and connects UNC Urology to the broader national community of physicians and scientists advancing the field.

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Dr. Kathryn Gessner has been selected to present her research at the 2026 Early-Career Investigators Showcase (ECIS) during the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Dr. Gessner will present a poster titled “Spatial profiling of plasmacytoid urothelial carcinoma reveals therapeutic vulnerabilities,” during the ECIS session on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 3:30–5:30 PM ET.

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UNC Urology faculty Viprakasit, Schultz, and Pham play key roles in launching a new hands-on AUA training course for Advanced Practice Providers at AUA 2026.

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UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) office, in partnership with the Raleigh Housing Authority, hosted a Health and Wellness Fair focused on increasing access to cancer education and preventive health services.

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UNC Urology continues to expand treatment options for patients with bladder cancer by offering several newly FDA-approved therapies—many of which were previously available through clinical trials conducted at UNC.

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UNC Urology’s Dr. David Johnson recently participated in the American Urological Association’s 2026 Advocacy Summit, contributing to a national discussion on the evolving role of value-based care in urology.

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