The UNC Department of Urology is pleased to announce that Zachary Feuer, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology, and member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been selected to serve on the American College of Radiology’s Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) Quality Assurance and Practice Improvement Subcommittee. This initiative focuses on advancing imaging quality and standardization in prostate cancer diagnostics.
This subcommittee—comprising international leaders in radiology and urology—aims to optimize prostate MRI acquisition, interpretation, and reporting through targeted quality improvement efforts. The group will focus on several strategic priorities, including:
- Image Acquisition
- Patient preparation and standardization of pre-imaging protocols
- Technical parameter updates, emphasizing critical imaging variables such as spatial resolution, phase-encoding direction, and the integration of AI-accelerated pulse sequences for T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted imaging
- Reporting
- Implementation and refinement of image quality scoring systems to ensure consistency across imaging centers
- Performance Monitoring
- Establishing benchmarks and data monitoring solutions to support continuous quality improvement in prostate MRI practices
Dr. Feuer’s participation reflects UNC’s growing leadership in diagnostic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration between urology and radiology. Through this role, he will contribute to international efforts to enhance the reliability and clinical value of prostate MRI, supporting more precise detection and management of clinically significant prostate cancer.
“This work represents an opportunity to optimize and standardize MRI performance to ensure that this important diagnostic tool provides the clarity and confidence necessary to guide patient-centered care.”
Zach Feuer, MD
Assistant Professor of Urology
This appointment builds upon UNC’s ongoing quality initiatives, including system-wide pathways for prostate cancer detection and multidisciplinary efforts to improve imaging performance and equity in access across the state.