Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI)
@cctsi.bsky.social
At the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) we help build research teams teams of the future, speed the development of new treatments and improve human health. https://cctsi.cuanschutz.edu
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Learn about our Clinical Translational Research Centers (CTRCs)
Discover how the CCTSI’s Clinical Translational Research Centers (CTRCs) support high-quality clinical research across Colorado. From specialized research nursing and exercise facilities to core lab…
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Looking for the best place to conduct your #research? At the CCTSI, we’re proud to support high-quality #clinical research through our Clinical Translational Research Centers (CTRCs).
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
Attention early career investigators! Our Clinical Faculty Scholars Program provides dedicated mentorship, grant-writing support, and guidance to help you secure career development awards. buff.ly/aFk1aXQ
⏳ Apply by March 20, 2026
⏳ Apply by March 20, 2026
February 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Attention early career investigators! Our Clinical Faculty Scholars Program provides dedicated mentorship, grant-writing support, and guidance to help you secure career development awards. buff.ly/aFk1aXQ
⏳ Apply by March 20, 2026
⏳ Apply by March 20, 2026
Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? Our I-Corps@CCTSI workshop teaches you the skills to turn your research innovation into a commercial success. The next workshop begins March 26! buff.ly/Hx7DoCY
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
I-Corps@CCTSI | CCTSI
Short course for faculty, staff, students. Guides through the early stages of customer discovery. Test the business model hypotheses for their idea
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February 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? Our I-Corps@CCTSI workshop teaches you the skills to turn your research innovation into a commercial success. The next workshop begins March 26! buff.ly/Hx7DoCY
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
Registration is open for the Colorado Pragmatic Research in Health Conference (COPRH Con)! This year’s theme: Pragmatic Research: Methods, Tools & Technology for Rapidly Changing Contexts.
#COPRHCon26 is two days full of #pragmaticresearch learning opportunities for one low registration price. Enjoy keynote and plenary addresses, networking, breakouts, plus lunch is included! Learn More: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/accords/core... #HealthServicesResearch #CUAnschutz
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Registration is open for the Colorado Pragmatic Research in Health Conference (COPRH Con)! This year’s theme: Pragmatic Research: Methods, Tools & Technology for Rapidly Changing Contexts.
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The South Carolina measles outbreak has triggered rare but serious brain swelling in some children
Brain swelling is one of measles’ nastiest side effects, and it’s happening in South Carolina
The South Carolina measles outbreak has triggered rare but serious brain swelling in some children
www.scientificamerican.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The South Carolina measles outbreak has triggered rare but serious brain swelling in some children
Applications are open for the Colorado Immersion Training (CIT) in Community Engagement Program! Excellent opportunity for researchers looking to deepen their community engagement skills and transform their research approach. Applications due March 2, 2026! 👉 buff.ly/vvL86UX
@FamDocDon.bsky.social
@FamDocDon.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Applications are open for the Colorado Immersion Training (CIT) in Community Engagement Program! Excellent opportunity for researchers looking to deepen their community engagement skills and transform their research approach. Applications due March 2, 2026! 👉 buff.ly/vvL86UX
@FamDocDon.bsky.social
@FamDocDon.bsky.social
Cristina Sarmiento, MD, a CCTSI Clinical Faculty Scholars participant, is developing an online tool to improve lifespan care for adults with cerebral palsy through personalized, CP‑informed guidance.
NIH Grant Aims to Improve Lifespan Care for Adults with Cerebral Palsy
Cristina Sarmiento plans to use NIH grant award to adapt an online health tool to help guide the care of adults with cerebral palsy.
news.cuanschutz.edu
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Cristina Sarmiento, MD, a CCTSI Clinical Faculty Scholars participant, is developing an online tool to improve lifespan care for adults with cerebral palsy through personalized, CP‑informed guidance.
@kmess44.bsky.social, Assistant Director of CCTSI Resources and Services, shares what he knows about meningitis, the vaccine, and why changes in national vaccine recommendations have so many clinicians concerned. ▶️https://buff.ly/90JHRNI
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
As cases of a rare, deadly infection rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated
Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s guidance, the CDC no longer recommends routine vaccination to protect against meningococcal disease.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM
@kmess44.bsky.social, Assistant Director of CCTSI Resources and Services, shares what he knows about meningitis, the vaccine, and why changes in national vaccine recommendations have so many clinicians concerned. ▶️https://buff.ly/90JHRNI
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
Our Clinical Translational Research Centers (CTRCs) provide dedicated, research-only space and resources like core lab and nutrition services to support your #clinical research studies.
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Our Clinical Translational Research Centers (CTRCs) provide dedicated, research-only space and resources like core lab and nutrition services to support your #clinical research studies.
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social
Are you an early career investigator? Our Clinical Faculty Scholars Program offers mentorship, grant-writing support, and guidance to help you secure career development awards. Apply today! buff.ly/cC9sx2v
@cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @ccos-ctsa@bsky.social
@cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @ccos-ctsa@bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Are you an early career investigator? Our Clinical Faculty Scholars Program offers mentorship, grant-writing support, and guidance to help you secure career development awards. Apply today! buff.ly/cC9sx2v
@cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @ccos-ctsa@bsky.social
@cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @ccos-ctsa@bsky.social
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Seeking excellent candidates for a paid internship in science writing? Reserve your spot at NASW’s Virtual Internship Fair, scheduled for Friday, February 6 from 1-5 PM ET. NASW membership is not required for recruiters, and the “table” is free.
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Students and recruiters: Register now for the NASW Virtual Internship Fair on Feb. 6, 2026
NASW student members looking for great science writing internships or one-on-one networking conversation with editors at news and science organizations are invited to register for the 2026 NASW Virtual Internship Fair.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Seeking excellent candidates for a paid internship in science writing? Reserve your spot at NASW’s Virtual Internship Fair, scheduled for Friday, February 6 from 1-5 PM ET. NASW membership is not required for recruiters, and the “table” is free.
SIGN UP TO RECRUIT:
SIGN UP TO RECRUIT:
Welcome to Bluesky, @ccos-ctsa.bsky.social!
Welcome to the CCOS CTSA Bluesky account! Check back often for #CTSAProgram updates, like news, events, and more.
Our first month’s followers will get a shoutout next month!
Our first month’s followers will get a shoutout next month!
January 26, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Welcome to Bluesky, @ccos-ctsa.bsky.social!
Thank you @famdocdon.bsky.social for conducting and publishing this important research.
Primary care: An important source of care for people with opioid use disorder. #primarycare #HAScholar
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Primary Care Provides Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: Findings from the HOMER study
AbstractContext. Changes in regulations related to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) have expanded access to MOUD in primary care. However, there h
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January 26, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Thank you @famdocdon.bsky.social for conducting and publishing this important research.
Cathy Bodine, PhD, director of our I-Corps@CCTSI program, is creating a “sexy walker” to fight stigma and keep older adults active and healthy. She was recently featured on NPR!
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@cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
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@cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
'People want to look good': Researcher hopes redesigned walker will remove stigma
People who need walkers are often reluctant to start using them because of stigma. A Colorado researcher has designed a walker she says has more appeal.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Cathy Bodine, PhD, director of our I-Corps@CCTSI program, is creating a “sexy walker” to fight stigma and keep older adults active and healthy. She was recently featured on NPR!
👉 buff.ly/oH5BKRv
@cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
👉 buff.ly/oH5BKRv
@cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
Don't miss our Community Engagement Forum on Jan 28! The topic is the importance of involving community partners in data work.
Join ACCORDS and @CCTSI for our first community engagement forum of 2026! calendar.cuanschutz.edu/event/accordscctsi-community-engagement-forum-2025-26?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=University+of+Colorado+Anschutz+Medical+Campus
January 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Don't miss our Community Engagement Forum on Jan 28! The topic is the importance of involving community partners in data work.
Boost the success of your @NIH NRSA Fellowship application with @CCTSI's Pre-F Grant Review Program! Receive expert guidance on preparing and submitting a successful application. buff.ly/3MSO5C1
⏳ LOI Due: January 30
@cudivofid.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
⏳ LOI Due: January 30
@cudivofid.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Boost the success of your @NIH NRSA Fellowship application with @CCTSI's Pre-F Grant Review Program! Receive expert guidance on preparing and submitting a successful application. buff.ly/3MSO5C1
⏳ LOI Due: January 30
@cudivofid.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
⏳ LOI Due: January 30
@cudivofid.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
The January CCTSI newsletter is here! Learn about the $40K Huntington’s Disease Pilot Grant (LOI due Feb 6), upcoming science communication workshops, and programs to boost your research career. buff.ly/7yMaMBE
January 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The January CCTSI newsletter is here! Learn about the $40K Huntington’s Disease Pilot Grant (LOI due Feb 6), upcoming science communication workshops, and programs to boost your research career. buff.ly/7yMaMBE
Are you an early career investigator? Our Clinical Faculty Scholars Program offers mentorship, grant-writing support, and guidance to help you secure career development awards. Apply today! buff.ly/cC9sx2v
@cupaccm.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @hdaylum.bsky.social
@cupaccm.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @hdaylum.bsky.social
CFSP Call for Applicants
Helping emerging investigators obtain a career development award or a first independent, extramural project award through a variety of guided programs.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Are you an early career investigator? Our Clinical Faculty Scholars Program offers mentorship, grant-writing support, and guidance to help you secure career development awards. Apply today! buff.ly/cC9sx2v
@cupaccm.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @hdaylum.bsky.social
@cupaccm.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @hdaylum.bsky.social
Join us for the 1st Annual Bioinformatics Symposium! featuring keynote speaker Dr. Simina Boca (AstraZeneca)! Come to network with computational biologists -- all skill levels welcome!
🗓️ March 4, 2026 | 8:30am–2pm
📍 Don Elliman Conference Room
Register: buff.ly/m89Pe10
@cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
🗓️ March 4, 2026 | 8:30am–2pm
📍 Don Elliman Conference Room
Register: buff.ly/m89Pe10
@cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Join us for the 1st Annual Bioinformatics Symposium! featuring keynote speaker Dr. Simina Boca (AstraZeneca)! Come to network with computational biologists -- all skill levels welcome!
🗓️ March 4, 2026 | 8:30am–2pm
📍 Don Elliman Conference Room
Register: buff.ly/m89Pe10
@cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
🗓️ March 4, 2026 | 8:30am–2pm
📍 Don Elliman Conference Room
Register: buff.ly/m89Pe10
@cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
🧬 Don’t miss the 1st Annual Bioinformatics Symposium on March 4! Hear from Dr. Simina Boca of AstraZeneca and connect with researchers across campus. Free to attend, lunch provided. Deadline to register 1/21.
🔗 Register: buff.ly/ZXIA6LG
@cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
🔗 Register: buff.ly/ZXIA6LG
@cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
🧬 Don’t miss the 1st Annual Bioinformatics Symposium on March 4! Hear from Dr. Simina Boca of AstraZeneca and connect with researchers across campus. Free to attend, lunch provided. Deadline to register 1/21.
🔗 Register: buff.ly/ZXIA6LG
@cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
🔗 Register: buff.ly/ZXIA6LG
@cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
CCTSI's clinical research leader @kmess44.bsky.social shares what he knows about meningitis and the vaccine in "As cases of a rare, deadly infection rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated"
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January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
CCTSI's clinical research leader @kmess44.bsky.social shares what he knows about meningitis and the vaccine in "As cases of a rare, deadly infection rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated"
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phoenix supports researchers in implementing Phoenix & Phoenix-8 pediatric sepsis scoring—providing more reproducible research and findings that translate into better care over time. Learn more about the tool developed by researchers @cuanschutz.bsky.social➡️ https://cudbmi.info/phoenix-package-1
January 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
phoenix supports researchers in implementing Phoenix & Phoenix-8 pediatric sepsis scoring—providing more reproducible research and findings that translate into better care over time. Learn more about the tool developed by researchers @cuanschutz.bsky.social➡️ https://cudbmi.info/phoenix-package-1
Learn to communicate your research effectively to non-scientists with our "Communicating Your Science to the Public" 3-part online workshop series! Transform your research into engaging stories to build trust in science. buff.ly/shR3ZIH
📅 February 11, 18, and 25, 2026
@cupediatrics.bsky.social
📅 February 11, 18, and 25, 2026
@cupediatrics.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Learn to communicate your research effectively to non-scientists with our "Communicating Your Science to the Public" 3-part online workshop series! Transform your research into engaging stories to build trust in science. buff.ly/shR3ZIH
📅 February 11, 18, and 25, 2026
@cupediatrics.bsky.social
📅 February 11, 18, and 25, 2026
@cupediatrics.bsky.social
The January CCTSI newsletter is here! Learn about the $40K Huntington’s Disease Pilot Grant (LOI due Feb 6), upcoming science communication workshops, and programs to boost your research career. buff.ly/7yMaMBE
January 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The January CCTSI newsletter is here! Learn about the $40K Huntington’s Disease Pilot Grant (LOI due Feb 6), upcoming science communication workshops, and programs to boost your research career. buff.ly/7yMaMBE
📰 Our latest newsletter is out! See how CCTSI is driving health research through funding, training & events. ▶️ buff.ly/7yMaMBE
Highlights:
► Top Stories of 2025
► HD Pilot Grant ($40K) – LOI due Feb 6
► Science Communication Workshop (Feb)
► CFSP – Apply by Mar 20
Highlights:
► Top Stories of 2025
► HD Pilot Grant ($40K) – LOI due Feb 6
► Science Communication Workshop (Feb)
► CFSP – Apply by Mar 20
January 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
📰 Our latest newsletter is out! See how CCTSI is driving health research through funding, training & events. ▶️ buff.ly/7yMaMBE
Highlights:
► Top Stories of 2025
► HD Pilot Grant ($40K) – LOI due Feb 6
► Science Communication Workshop (Feb)
► CFSP – Apply by Mar 20
Highlights:
► Top Stories of 2025
► HD Pilot Grant ($40K) – LOI due Feb 6
► Science Communication Workshop (Feb)
► CFSP – Apply by Mar 20
Join our Pre-F Grant Review Program seminar on January 16 to receive an overview of NRSA Fellowship application components and the NIH NRSA review process, and get tips on crafting a strong application.
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @cudivhospmed.bsky.social
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @cudivhospmed.bsky.social
F Application Tips and Tricks Workshop
Register here:https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/workshop F Application Tips and Tricks Workshop: Friday, January 16, 2026 | 9:00am-10:00am Location: P18-1006 Hensel Phelps West Auditorium…
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January 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Join our Pre-F Grant Review Program seminar on January 16 to receive an overview of NRSA Fellowship application components and the NIH NRSA review process, and get tips on crafting a strong application.
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @cudivhospmed.bsky.social
@cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @cudivhospmed.bsky.social