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The Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) focuses on health services research for real world impact. Supported by the CU Anschutz School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado.
The Qualitative & Mixed Methods Research Core​ at ACCORDS collaborates with and supports faculty & staff in conducting high quality qualitative and #mixedmethods research. Learn More: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/accords/core... #qualitativeresearch
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November 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
David Higgins, MD, MPH, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz and a pediatrician who researches vaccines, discusses the dangers of not vaccinating your children in this recent interview. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories...
Even Small Drops in Vaccination Rates for U.S. Children Can Lead to Disease
Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks
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November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
CU Anschutz Researchers Share Innovative Advice on Collaborative Teams in Health Science | The panel at Pediatric Research Day, co-hosted by ACCORDS, offered insights on how to make the most of collaboration. Read More: news.cuanschutz.edu/accords/cu-a... #ACCORDSCommunity
CU Anschutz Researchers Share Innovative Advice on Collaborative Teams in Health Science
The second annual Pediatric Research Day brought faculty, researchers, and students across CU Anschutz to discuss collaboration in pediatric health sciences research.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Congratulations to Krista Eschbach on her recent grant award! #ACCORDSInnovation
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Part Two of #ACCORDSCommunity Halloween decorations
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happy Halloween! We celebrate with an annual decorating contest. Congrats to this year's winner, the Data Informatics & Statistics Core's Cave of Statistical Wonders! Other entries include Curse of the Missing Nutrients, Wicked, a pumpkin patch, plague doctors, and Twilight. #ACCORDSCommunity
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Congratulations to Catherine Derington, PharmD, MS, CU Anschutz Ass't Prof of Cardiology and ACCORDS Investigator, who co-authored the publication, "Liraglutide vs Semaglutide vs Dulaglutide in Veterans With Type 2 Diabetes."

Read Now: lnkd.in/gDEaK9Vy #ACCORDSInnovation #HealthCareServicesResearch
October 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
During Pediatric Research Day, faculty and researchers discussed collaboration in pediatric health sciences research, and panelists shared their top advice for anybody looking to be part of a collaborative team in health science. Read More: tinyurl.com/2kc4v6vp
CU Anschutz Researchers Share Innovative Advice on Collaborative Teams in Health Science
The second annual Pediatric Research Day brought faculty, researchers, and students across CU Anschutz to discuss collaboration in pediatric health sciences research.
news.cuanschutz.edu
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
SAVE THE DATE! The Colorado Pragmatic Research in Health Conference (COPRH Con) returns 5/20-5/21/26. Learn more: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/accords/core...
October 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
CU Researcher Works to Improve Dementia and Hospice Care in Underserved Communities | Inspired by her family, Channing Tate, PhD, has dedicated her career to serving the most vulnerable people in our health care system. news.cuanschutz.edu/accords/cu-r... #ACCORDSInnovation
CU Researcher Works to Improve Dementia and Hospice Care in Underserved Communities
Inspired by her family, Channing Tate, PhD, has dedicated her career to serving the most vulnerable people in our health care system.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The next ACCORDS newsletter will be arriving in inboxes in early November. Be sure to subscribe today to ensure you're updated on all our news! Sign up: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/92ad8... #ACCORDSCommunity
October 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Interested in adding PROs to your study, or developing a quality of life project?

Come to our imPROve Working Group @accordsresearch.bsky.social to get feedback from PRO researchers across @childrenscolo.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social. #oncsky

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October 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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What does ethical #data practice truly mean? Our October 22 Community Engagement Forum will explore how we can shift from traditional data management to shared ownership with #communities. Co-hosted with @accordsresearch.bsky.social.
@cobioethics.bsky.social, @famdocdon.bsky.social
ACCORDS/CCTSI Community Engagement Forum 2025-26
July forum: This forum will focus on ethical practices in community-engaged research and will explore how ethical research is taught, understood, and implemented—not only at the individual level, but…
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October 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Earlier this month, ACCORDS co-hosted the second annual Pediatric Research Day at @cumedicine.bsky.social, along with our partners in the @cupediatrics.bsky.social and the Colorado Child Health Research Institute with Children's Health Colorado. #ACCORDSCommunity
October 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What questions do you have when it comes to collaborating with ACCORDS on your health services research? #ACCORDSCommunity
October 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Establishing Best Practices to Engage Youth in Research |
A team of CU Researchers received funding to study the effectiveness of youth advisory boards. news.cuanschutz.edu/accords/esta... #ACCORDSInnovation
Establishing Best Practices to Engage Youth in Research
A team of CU researchers led by Stephen Scott, MD, MPH, and Sarah Brewer, PhD, MPA, received funding from PCORI to study the effectiveness of youth advisory boards.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR ACCORDS researchers are collaborating on this effort! #Collaboration news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...
CU Cancer Center Leader Jamie Studts, PhD, Receives NIH Grant to Improve Lung Cancer Screening Programs Nationwide
Jamie Studts, PhD, has received an NIH grant to launch a multi-phase process to improve lung cancer screening efforts at 60 sites across the U.S.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Join us Tuesday for Pediatric Research Day! This event highlights and recognizes the broad range of #pediatric #research being conducted across campus and facilitates future collaborations between child health #researchers. View agenda and register: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/pediatrics/p...
Pediatric Research Day
Pediatrics Research Day hosted by University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and the Colorado Child Health Research Institute.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Youth advisory boards are becoming more important to engage young people in research, however, little is known of the effectiveness of giving adolescents a voice. A project from CU researchers will set a new standard for inclusion of youth in research practices.
Establishing Best Practices to Engage Youth in Research
A team of CU researchers led by Stephen Scott, MD, MPH, and Sarah Brewer, PhD, MPA, received funding from PCORI to study the effectiveness of youth advisory boards.
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July 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Lucas Orth, PharmD, and Jamie Feinstein, MD, MPH, play an important role in care of children with complex medical conditions. Through their research they hope to improve children’s safety, the effectiveness of care, and reduce unnecessary costs. news.cuanschutz.edu/accords/pedi...
July 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Laura Scherer, PhD, and a team of researchers have updated a training program that is more user-friendly and has expanded to address the complex problem-solving that often occurs when managing multiple chronic conditions. Learn more about their approach:
Creating a More User-Friendly Shared Decision-Making Tool for Physicians
A team of CU researchers led by Laura Scherer, PhD, won the contract to revise AHRQ’s shared decision-making clinician training program.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Pragmatic Research Planning Workshop applications close on July 21st or until all spots have been filled!

This workshop includes one in-person session (August 22) and one virtual session (September 5). Participants must attend both sessions. Apply here:
Pragmatic Research Planning Workshop
Day 1: August 22, 2025, 8:30-5:00pm MT (in person); Day 2: September 5, 2025, 8:30-1:00pm MT (virtual)
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July 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Approximately 14% of adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease; nearly half of those are racial and ethnic minoritized people. Learn how Lilia Cervantes, MD, and Russell Glasgow, PhD, use implementation science to address kidney health disparities.
CU Researchers Use Implementation Science to Advance Equity for Patients With Kidney Disease
Lilia Cervantes, MD, and Russell Glasgow, PhD, highlight the important role of implementation science in addressing kidney health disparities among minoritized groups.
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July 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Christopher Stille, MD, founded and continues to co-lead a national research network to support health systems for children with special health care needs and their families. Learn more about CYSHCNet:
Partnering with Families to Improve Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Christopher Stille, MD, has spent his 30-year career improving care for children with special health care needs and their families.
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July 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Mark your calendars for Pediatric Research Day on Tuesday, October 7th! Learn more here:
Pediatric Research Day
The Department of Pediatrics, Colorado Child Health Research Institute (CCHRI) and Adult & Child Center for Outcomes Research & Delivery Science (ACCORDS) are hosting Pediatric Research Day on…
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July 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM