American Urological Association Names Next Science and Quality Chair
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BALTIMORE, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, the American Urological Association (AUA) announced its Board of Directors has approved Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS, as the next chair of the AUA Science and Quality (S&Q) Council. Dr. Nielsen will assume the role of chair-elect on June 1, 2021 and begin his four-year term as chair on June 1, 2022.
Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS, the next chair of the AUA Science and Quality (S&Q) Council.
As chair, Dr. Nielsen will lead the AUA S&Q Council, providing strategic oversight to shape and execute on the broad science, quality and data agenda of the AUA to include the creation, dissemination and implementation of clinical guidelines and white papers; maintenance of the AUA Quality (AQUA) Registry; development and implementation of physician performance measures; advancement of patient safety initiatives; moni
The American Urological Association and Urology Care Foundation Unveil New Urology Research Program Supported by $2 Million Donation from Urovant Sciences
New Research Program Focuses on Supporting Young Scientists Underrepresented in the Field of Urology
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BALTIMORE, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The American Urological Association (AUA) and Urology Care Foundation today announced the launch of a program aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion in urology research, supported by a generous $2 million donation from Urovant Sciences (Urovant). A comprehensive award program, the Leadership in Education, Achievement and Diversity (LEAD) program will support three urology residents, per year, from racial and ethnic backgrounds underrepresented in urologic research, to conduct mentored research, engage in research education and be championed through networking, as they develop successful research careers and better serve the urolo
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