1 week ago
Dr. Matthew Nielsen, Rhodes Distinguished Professor and Chair of Urology, has been appointed to the National Academy of Medicine Learning Health System Strategy Group. The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) defines a Learning Health System (LHS) as “one in which science, informatics, incentives, and culture are aligned for continuous improvement, innovation, and equity—with best practices …
1 month ago
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 …
2 months ago
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 …
5 months ago
UNC Health was recently recognized as the #1 Health System in NC for most Castle Connolly 'Top Doctors' in Urology and the #1 Hospital in NC for most Castle Connolly 'Top Doctors' in Urology.
5 months ago
Congratulations to Drs. Arora, Borawski, Bukowski, Chan, Figler, Friedlander, Johnson, Nielsen, Pham, Raynor, Ross, Smith, Tan, Viprakasit, and Westerman who all received the 2026 'Top Doctor' designation from Castle Connolly.
6 months ago
The Department of Urology at UNC-Chapel Hill delivers excellence in patient care, education, and research. In addition to their clinical work, our faculty are leaders nationally and internationally, advancing the field and mentoring the next generation of leaders in Urology. Please join us in celebrating the many recent accomplishments of the Department.
7 months 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.