10 months ago
Dr. Matthew Nielsen leads national conversations on advancing diagnostic excellence in prostate cancer, emphasizing imaging quality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing disparities. Explore insights shaping the future of urologic care.
10 months ago
We are proud to share that Dr. Angela Smith has been inducted into the Order of the Golden Fleece – the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s oldest and most prestigious honorary society.
10 months ago
Dr. Matthew Nielsen joined Dr. Andrei Purysko of the Cleveland Clinic on a recent episode of the AUA’s Inside Tract podcast to discuss the role of high-quality prostate MR imaging in advancing prostate cancer diagnosis.
10 months ago
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, the UNC School of Medicine gathered in celebration of the Class of 2027’s White Coat Ceremony, marking a profound moment of transition as students formally began their journey into the field of medicine. Among the speakers selected for this milestone event was Dr. Kristy Borawski, Professor of Urology, Residency Program Director for UNC Urology, and Director of the Learning Environment for Undergraduate Medical Education.
10 months ago
A recent article in N.C. Health News highlighted a proposed legislative effort to expand access to early prostate cancer screening in North Carolina. The article included numerous quotes from UNC Urology's Dr. Matthew Nielsen.
10 months ago
Dr. Matthew Nielsen was recently featured in The Technician, NC State University’s student newspaper, discussing the profound impact of Dr. T. Ming Chu’s groundbreaking work in prostate cancer detection.
10 months ago
UNC Urology proudly announces that Dr. Mary Beth Westerman, a newly appointed faculty member, has been selected to serve on the American Urological Association’s (AUA) Practice Guidelines Committee, a key subcommittee of the Science & Quality Committee.
10 months ago
UNC Urology was ranked 28th nationally and 14th among public universities in NIH research funding for 2024, according to the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) report.
11 months ago
UNC Urology is proud to share that Leslie Donnelly Lorbacher, AGNP, MSN, RN, has been selected as an At-Large Member of the newly formed 2025 Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Advisory Council.
11 months ago
Dr. Ray Tan and UNC Urology join a PCORI-funded study led by Dr. Andrew Krumm (University of Michigan) and Dr. Nnenaya Mmonu (NYU) to enhance personalized patient-reported outcomes using machine learning, improving recovery insights for prostate cancer patients.
11 months ago
In a recent episode of the Bladder Cancer Matters podcast titled “Unpacking Smoking and Bladder Cancer,” Dr. Marc Bjurlin shared critical insights into the connection between smoking and bladder cancer.
11 months ago
UNC Urology is proud to announce that Marc Bjurlin, DO, MSc, FACOS, has been appointed the department's Vice Chair of Research, a role that will further elevate our research mission and commitment to advancing urologic care.
