1 month ago
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, but many don’t know their risk factors or when to get screened. We talked to UNC Health urologist Matthew Nielsen, MD, and learned three things men need to know about prostate cancer.
6 months ago
Congratulations to Drs. Arora, Borawski, Bukowski, Chan, Figler, Friedlander, Johnson, Nielsen, Raynor, Ross, Smith, Sutherland, Tan, Viprakasit, and Westerman who all received the 2025 'Top Doctor' designation from Castle Connolly.
7 months ago
Originally launched in June 2023, the AUA Data Research Program was created to address critical knowledge gaps and emerging research questions in urologic care, workforce development, and health policy. At the center of its inception were two leaders from UNC Urology: Dr. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan and Dr. Matthew Nielsen.
8 months ago
UNC Urology faculty continue to lead the national conversation on advancing diagnostic excellence, as highlighted in a recent AUA Spotlight article authored by Drs. Zach Feuer, Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan, and Matthew Nielsen.
8 months ago
In an AUA Spotlight article, Drs. David Friedlander and Matthew Nielsen bring attention to how diagnostic excellence can help reduce disparities and improve prostate cancer care for all patients.
9 months ago
UNC Urology’s Dr. Matthew Nielsen joins a new NCI-funded project led by the University of Michigan to develop a mobile support tool that reduces distress in young adult cancer survivors.
9 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
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
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.
1 year ago
UNC Urology is pleased to share that Drs. Matthew Nielsen and Dave Friedlander were featured in a recent episode of the American Urological Association’s podcast, AUA Inside Tract titled “Diagnostic Excellence in Urology Care.”
1 year ago
The AUA Annual Census is a cornerstone in understanding the current state and future trends of the urology workforce. The census collects critical data from urologists around the globe, informing healthcare providers, policymakers, patients, and other stakeholders about the urology field’s evolving landscape. UNC Urology is proud to spotlight the vital role of Dr. Matthew Nielsen in leading this effort.
