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Healing, discovery and hope happen when we dream and work in concert with each other. From restoring sound and sight to advancing brain health, #CUAnschutz is leading research that brings new hope to patients everywhere.
✨ Never dream alone. Discover more here: cuanschutz.edu/dreams
✨ Never dream alone. Discover more here: cuanschutz.edu/dreams
The Anschutz Foundation has committed up to $50M to #CUAnschutz to jumpstart a bold, new initiative that will advance mental health research, innovation and care across our campus in partnership with our hospital affiliates, UCHealth and Children's Hospital Colorado.
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Learn more: bit.ly/46tXlWE
CU Anschutz Receives $50M Challenge Gift to Transform Mental Health Care
CU Anschutz Receives $50M Challenge Gift to Transform Mental Health Care
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September 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Anschutz Foundation has committed up to $50M to #CUAnschutz to jumpstart a bold, new initiative that will advance mental health research, innovation and care across our campus in partnership with our hospital affiliates, UCHealth and Children's Hospital Colorado.
Learn more: bit.ly/46tXlWE
Learn more: bit.ly/46tXlWE
#CUAnschutz oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, has spent his career treating the disease in patients at @cucancercenter.bsky.social. In 2022, his work became personal. After three years of keeping his diagnosis private, he's now sharing that he is also a patient. 🗞️
World Lung Cancer Expert Diagnosed with Advanced Lung Cancer
D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, has spent his career fighting lung cancer. In 2022, that fight turned personal when he received a diagnosis of his own.
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September 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
#CUAnschutz oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, has spent his career treating the disease in patients at @cucancercenter.bsky.social. In 2022, his work became personal. After three years of keeping his diagnosis private, he's now sharing that he is also a patient. 🗞️
Healing, discovery and hope happen when we dream and work in concert with each other. From restoring sound and sight to advancing brain health, #CUAnschutz is leading research that brings new hope to patients everywhere.
✨ Never dream alone. Discover more here: cuanschutz.edu/dreams
✨ Never dream alone. Discover more here: cuanschutz.edu/dreams
September 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Healing, discovery and hope happen when we dream and work in concert with each other. From restoring sound and sight to advancing brain health, #CUAnschutz is leading research that brings new hope to patients everywhere.
✨ Never dream alone. Discover more here: cuanschutz.edu/dreams
✨ Never dream alone. Discover more here: cuanschutz.edu/dreams
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After three years I feel ready to enter a new phase of patient empowerment by publicly disclosing my own disgnosis. This went live today and all good. news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...
World Lung Cancer Expert Diagnosed with Advanced Lung Cancer
D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, has spent his career fighting lung cancer. In 2022, that fight turned personal when he received a diagnosis of his own.
news.cuanschutz.edu
September 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
After three years I feel ready to enter a new phase of patient empowerment by publicly disclosing my own disgnosis. This went live today and all good. news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...
Meet Michael McMurray, PhD, a #CUAnschutz scientist whose lab is studying how protein structures come together inside cells. 🧫 By using yeast as a model, his team is uncovering how these processes connect to #cancer, infertility and #Alzheimers. ⬇️
Unlocking Clues to Potential Therapies for Genetic Diseases
Michael McMurray's research team at CU Anschutz studies how large protein structures made of multiple parts are built and come together inside cells.
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August 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Meet Michael McMurray, PhD, a #CUAnschutz scientist whose lab is studying how protein structures come together inside cells. 🧫 By using yeast as a model, his team is uncovering how these processes connect to #cancer, infertility and #Alzheimers. ⬇️
A nationwide study with researchers from #CUAnschutz, Yale School of Medicine and The Ohio State University showed how a smartphone app reduced repeated suicide attempts by 58.3% among patients with a prior history of attempting. The research followed 339 adult patients over several months. ⬇️
CU Anschutz Part of Multi-State Study: Smartphone App Cuts Repeat Suicide Attempts by Over Half After Hospital Discharge
A study with researchers from CU Anschutz showed how an app reduced repeated suicide attempts by 58.3%. of patients with a history of attempting suicide.
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August 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A nationwide study with researchers from #CUAnschutz, Yale School of Medicine and The Ohio State University showed how a smartphone app reduced repeated suicide attempts by 58.3% among patients with a prior history of attempting. The research followed 339 adult patients over several months. ⬇️
Denver’s 5280 Magazine has released its list of 2025 Top Doctors – and 610 @cumedicalschool.bsky.social faculty members were honored! 🏆 #CUAnschutz physicians continue to be ranked among the best across 75 specialties.
Congratulations to all who were recognized: bit.ly/4513LwV
Congratulations to all who were recognized: bit.ly/4513LwV
August 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Denver’s 5280 Magazine has released its list of 2025 Top Doctors – and 610 @cumedicalschool.bsky.social faculty members were honored! 🏆 #CUAnschutz physicians continue to be ranked among the best across 75 specialties.
Congratulations to all who were recognized: bit.ly/4513LwV
Congratulations to all who were recognized: bit.ly/4513LwV
🗞️ BREAKING: #CUAnschutz will lead a groundbreaking national clinical trial – supported by a $29M grant from Octapharma – that has the potential to transform how we treat severe bleeding, reduce preventable deaths and save lives in both #military and civilian settings. ⬇️
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Awarded One of the Largest Clinical Trial Grants in Campus History to Lead Trauma Study
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Awarded One of the Largest Clinical Trial Grants in Campus History to Lead Trauma Study
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August 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🗞️ BREAKING: #CUAnschutz will lead a groundbreaking national clinical trial – supported by a $29M grant from Octapharma – that has the potential to transform how we treat severe bleeding, reduce preventable deaths and save lives in both #military and civilian settings. ⬇️
On #ColoradoDay, we're celebrating excellence! 🏔️🏆 For the 14th year in a row, @usnews.com has named UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital as the #1 hospital in the state – with Children's Hospital Colorado also ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in Colorado and among the best in the nation.
August 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
On #ColoradoDay, we're celebrating excellence! 🏔️🏆 For the 14th year in a row, @usnews.com has named UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital as the #1 hospital in the state – with Children's Hospital Colorado also ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in Colorado and among the best in the nation.
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The often-hard reality of his upbringing has a lot to do with why Kyle Concannon, MD, enlisted in the war against lung cancer as a @cucancercenter.bsky.social physician-scientist – and why he’s passionate about his podcast. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social. #cucityofhealth
Cracking Cancer: New Arrival at CU Cancer Center Seeks to Unlock Lung Cancer Secrets, Spread Awareness
Thoracic oncologist Kyle Concannon, MD, overcame a challenging upbringing to become a lung cancer physician-scientist and a cancer podcaster.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The often-hard reality of his upbringing has a lot to do with why Kyle Concannon, MD, enlisted in the war against lung cancer as a @cucancercenter.bsky.social physician-scientist – and why he’s passionate about his podcast. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social. #cucityofhealth
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Every #cancer treatment today started in a clinical trial. Jennifer Diamond, MD, of the @cucancercenter.bsky.social at @cuanschutz.bsky.social shares how #clinicaltrials work, why they matter, and how patients can access potentially life-saving treatments before they're widely available.
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How Clinical Trials Move Cancer Treatment Forward
National Cancer Research Month is a time to educate on the importance of clinical trials in developing new treatments and improving patient care.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Every #cancer treatment today started in a clinical trial. Jennifer Diamond, MD, of the @cucancercenter.bsky.social at @cuanschutz.bsky.social shares how #clinicaltrials work, why they matter, and how patients can access potentially life-saving treatments before they're widely available.
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Researchers at #CUAnschutz, @einsteinmededu.bsky.social and @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social have found the first direct evidence that common respiratory infections, including #COVID-19, can awaken dormant #breastcancer cells that have spread to the lungs, setting the stage for new metastatic tumors.
Respiratory Viruses Can Wake Up Breast Cancer Cells in Lungs
Respiratory Viruses Can Wake Up Breast Cancer Cells in Lungs
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July 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Researchers at #CUAnschutz, @einsteinmededu.bsky.social and @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social have found the first direct evidence that common respiratory infections, including #COVID-19, can awaken dormant #breastcancer cells that have spread to the lungs, setting the stage for new metastatic tumors.
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Today at BRAIN CAMP kids learned all about beautiful neurons! 🧠 How they fxn, their parts, & we had an amazing talk about brain injury & prevention, brain diseases, & mental health. These kids asked brilliant questions 🔥. Did some sheep brain anatomy and built neurons. @cuanschutz.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Today at BRAIN CAMP kids learned all about beautiful neurons! 🧠 How they fxn, their parts, & we had an amazing talk about brain injury & prevention, brain diseases, & mental health. These kids asked brilliant questions 🔥. Did some sheep brain anatomy and built neurons. @cuanschutz.bsky.social
When a CT scan revealed a mass on his bladder, @colorado.edu football coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders was referred to #CUAnschutz – a national leader in #bladdercancer care – where he met with Janet Kukreja, MD, director of urologic oncology at @cucancercenter.bsky.social and UCHealth.
July 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
When a CT scan revealed a mass on his bladder, @colorado.edu football coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders was referred to #CUAnschutz – a national leader in #bladdercancer care – where he met with Janet Kukreja, MD, director of urologic oncology at @cucancercenter.bsky.social and UCHealth.
This week, VA Secretary Douglas Collins and Governor Jared Polis visited the Marcus Institute for Brain Health at #CUAnschutz to discuss leading-edge traumatic brain injury care for veterans and first responders.
🗞️ Read about the full visit: bit.ly/4obiahM
🗞️ Read about the full visit: bit.ly/4obiahM
July 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This week, VA Secretary Douglas Collins and Governor Jared Polis visited the Marcus Institute for Brain Health at #CUAnschutz to discuss leading-edge traumatic brain injury care for veterans and first responders.
🗞️ Read about the full visit: bit.ly/4obiahM
🗞️ Read about the full visit: bit.ly/4obiahM
Think your SPF 15 foundation has you covered? Not so fast. According to the American Academy of #Dermatology, sunscreen makeup alone doesn't cut it! Sapna Patel, MD, of
@cucancercenter.bsky.social at #CUAnschutz gives insight into appropriate skin protection. 🧴☀️
@cucancercenter.bsky.social at #CUAnschutz gives insight into appropriate skin protection. 🧴☀️
The Truth About Sunscreen in Makeup: Types of SPF and What Actually Works
The Truth About Sunscreen in Makeup: Types of SPF and What Actually Works
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July 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Think your SPF 15 foundation has you covered? Not so fast. According to the American Academy of #Dermatology, sunscreen makeup alone doesn't cut it! Sapna Patel, MD, of
@cucancercenter.bsky.social at #CUAnschutz gives insight into appropriate skin protection. 🧴☀️
@cucancercenter.bsky.social at #CUAnschutz gives insight into appropriate skin protection. 🧴☀️
A new study from #CUAnschutz has revealed that dopamine communicates in the brain with extraordinary precision, not broad diffusion as previously believed. This groundbreaking research offers hope for millions of people with dopamine-related disorders such as Parkinson's disease. 🧠
New Discovery Reveals Dopamine Operates with Surgical Precision, Not as a Broad Signal
New Discovery Reveals Dopamine Operates with Surgical Precision, Not as a Broad Signal
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July 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
A new study from #CUAnschutz has revealed that dopamine communicates in the brain with extraordinary precision, not broad diffusion as previously believed. This groundbreaking research offers hope for millions of people with dopamine-related disorders such as Parkinson's disease. 🧠
A new study, co-led by #CUAnschutz researchers, found that damage to a specific region of the brain may contribute to criminal or violent behavior. 🗞️
Study Finds Link Between Brain Injury And Criminal Behavior
Study shows criminality is associated with damage to a key brain pathway involved in emotional control and judgment
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July 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A new study, co-led by #CUAnschutz researchers, found that damage to a specific region of the brain may contribute to criminal or violent behavior. 🗞️
Fewer Americans than ever are smoking cigarettes – but vaping is a big reason why teens and young adults are addicted to nicotine. Gina Kruse, MD, MPH of #CUAnschutz shares what we know – and have yet to learn – about the impacts of using e-cigarettes.
Yes, We Should Be Concerned About the Health Effects of Vaping
Vaping, or electronic cigarettes, are considered safer than combustible cigarettes. A CU researcher discusses their safety for a series on addiction.
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June 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Fewer Americans than ever are smoking cigarettes – but vaping is a big reason why teens and young adults are addicted to nicotine. Gina Kruse, MD, MPH of #CUAnschutz shares what we know – and have yet to learn – about the impacts of using e-cigarettes.
At this week's Transforming Healthcare event, we heard from several #CUAnschutz physician scientists who are driving new discoveries in military medicine, traumatic brain injury, suicide prevention, #PTSD and more.
June 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
At this week's Transforming Healthcare event, we heard from several #CUAnschutz physician scientists who are driving new discoveries in military medicine, traumatic brain injury, suicide prevention, #PTSD and more.
#AI research led by a @cumedicalschool.bsky.social professor may help clinicians more easily diagnose two conditions: cervical #cancer and an infant eye disease that can lead to blindness. 💡
Artificial Intelligence May Improve Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer, Infant Eye Disease
CU School of Medicine Professor Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer uses AI to help diagnose cervical cancer and an infant eye disease that can lead to blindnesss.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#AI research led by a @cumedicalschool.bsky.social professor may help clinicians more easily diagnose two conditions: cervical #cancer and an infant eye disease that can lead to blindness. 💡
Four outstanding biomedical researchers at #CUAnschutz have been named to the 2025 class of Boettcher Investigators – an award that gives early career investigators grant funding to support research with a direct impact on human health.
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June 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Four outstanding biomedical researchers at #CUAnschutz have been named to the 2025 class of Boettcher Investigators – an award that gives early career investigators grant funding to support research with a direct impact on human health.
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A study led by Joshua Gowin, PhD, past CCTSI pilot awardee & assistant professor of radiology at @cuanschutz.bsky.social, found that heavy cannabis use is linked to lower brain activation during memory tasks, even without recent use. Findings highlight potential long-term effects on brain function.
Heavy cannabis use linked to reduced brain activity during memory tasks, study finds
Brain scans reveal a connection between heavy cannabis use and reduced memory-related brain activity.
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May 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A study led by Joshua Gowin, PhD, past CCTSI pilot awardee & assistant professor of radiology at @cuanschutz.bsky.social, found that heavy cannabis use is linked to lower brain activation during memory tasks, even without recent use. Findings highlight potential long-term effects on brain function.
An international study led by @cucancercenter.bsky.social
has uncovered why a widely used treatment for acute myeloid #leukemia doesn’t work for everyone. The findings could help doctors better match patients with the therapies most likely to work for them. 💡
has uncovered why a widely used treatment for acute myeloid #leukemia doesn’t work for everyone. The findings could help doctors better match patients with the therapies most likely to work for them. 💡
New Study Reveals Why Common Leukemia Treatments Fail in Some Patients
An international study led by the CU Cancer Center has uncovered why a widely used treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) doesn’t work for everyone.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
An international study led by @cucancercenter.bsky.social
has uncovered why a widely used treatment for acute myeloid #leukemia doesn’t work for everyone. The findings could help doctors better match patients with the therapies most likely to work for them. 💡
has uncovered why a widely used treatment for acute myeloid #leukemia doesn’t work for everyone. The findings could help doctors better match patients with the therapies most likely to work for them. 💡
It was a beautiful day celebrating the #CUAnschutz Class of 2025 yesterday! We're so excited to see what all this group accomplishes. 🎓💛
May 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It was a beautiful day celebrating the #CUAnschutz Class of 2025 yesterday! We're so excited to see what all this group accomplishes. 🎓💛