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GLP-1s were a hot topic this year. Joseph Schacht, PhD, co-director of the Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment, is investigating whether the pill form of Ozempic could help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their cravings to drink. https://bit.ly/44wI2w9
CU Researcher Studying Effects of GLP-1 Drugs on Alcohol Addiction
Joseph Schacht, PhD, of the CU School of Medicine, is investigating whether the pill form of Ozempic can curb alcohol cravings.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
GLP-1s were a hot topic this year. Joseph Schacht, PhD, co-director of the Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment, is investigating whether the pill form of Ozempic could help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their cravings to drink. https://bit.ly/44wI2w9
The Rural Program celebrated 20 years of training CU Anschutz medical students and preparing them for careers in rural and frontier communities in Colorado and across the country.
Learn more about the legacy and impact of the program: https://bit.ly/4nFiVOD
Learn more about the legacy and impact of the program: https://bit.ly/4nFiVOD
December 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Rural Program celebrated 20 years of training CU Anschutz medical students and preparing them for careers in rural and frontier communities in Colorado and across the country.
Learn more about the legacy and impact of the program: https://bit.ly/4nFiVOD
Learn more about the legacy and impact of the program: https://bit.ly/4nFiVOD
Movement Disorders Center faculty members were the first in the nation to complete deep brain stimulation programming using new electrode identifier and adaptive brain stimulation technology following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in February. https://bit.ly/4oYLA1y
December 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Movement Disorders Center faculty members were the first in the nation to complete deep brain stimulation programming using new electrode identifier and adaptive brain stimulation technology following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in February. https://bit.ly/4oYLA1y
Medical students Grace Thompson and Cabrey Allison take their medical education into the community and help make toys more accessible to children with disabilities. Learn more about their adaptive toy workshop: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/adaptive-toy-som-students
Serious About Play: CU Anschutz Medical Students Host Adaptive Toy Workshop
Medical students Grace Thompson and Cabrey Allison take their medical education into the community and help make toys more accessible to children with disabilities.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Medical students Grace Thompson and Cabrey Allison take their medical education into the community and help make toys more accessible to children with disabilities. Learn more about their adaptive toy workshop: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/adaptive-toy-som-students
Save the date for the 2026 State of the School of Medicine! A reception celebrating our recent accreditation will immediately follow Dean Sampson's address. Registration for both in-person and virtual attendance will be available in January.
December 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Save the date for the 2026 State of the School of Medicine! A reception celebrating our recent accreditation will immediately follow Dean Sampson's address. Registration for both in-person and virtual attendance will be available in January.
Researchers aren’t sure what causes visual snow syndrome, but early work by CU Anschutz neuro-ophthalmologist Victoria Pelak, MD, may help lead to effective treatment therapies. Learn more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/visual-snow-syndrome-survey-migraines
December 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Researchers aren’t sure what causes visual snow syndrome, but early work by CU Anschutz neuro-ophthalmologist Victoria Pelak, MD, may help lead to effective treatment therapies. Learn more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/visual-snow-syndrome-survey-migraines
Take a look back at the top stories of 2025, highlighting research, clinical care, and education across the CU Anschutz School of Medicine. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/top-10-2025-som-stories
December 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Take a look back at the top stories of 2025, highlighting research, clinical care, and education across the CU Anschutz School of Medicine. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/top-10-2025-som-stories
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Last month, the Department of Surgery hit a major milestone - performing its 100th robotic kidney transplant. Thomas Pshak, MD, and Phillipe Abreu, MD, MBA, walk us through the details of present and future robotic procedures. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/48tFod3
Transplant Surgery Division Celebrates 100th Robotic Kidney Transplant
The CU Anschutz Department of Surgery hit a milestone in November. performing its 100th robotic kidney transplant. The focus is on high-BMI patients.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Last month, the Department of Surgery hit a major milestone - performing its 100th robotic kidney transplant. Thomas Pshak, MD, and Phillipe Abreu, MD, MBA, walk us through the details of present and future robotic procedures. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/48tFod3
The CU Anschutz fall commencement ceremony is this Saturday!
🗓️ Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
📍 Colorado Convention Center
More information and the live stream link can be found here: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/commencement
🗓️ Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
📍 Colorado Convention Center
More information and the live stream link can be found here: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/commencement
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The CU Anschutz fall commencement ceremony is this Saturday!
🗓️ Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
📍 Colorado Convention Center
More information and the live stream link can be found here: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/commencement
🗓️ Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
📍 Colorado Convention Center
More information and the live stream link can be found here: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/commencement
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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.
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December 4, 2025 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.
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We couldn't be more excited about this group of amazing people and physicians! #HPMClassof27 #hpm #meded @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We couldn't be more excited about this group of amazing people and physicians! #HPMClassof27 #hpm #meded @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social
Even when antibiotics are needed to treat common bacterial infections, they’re often prescribed for more days than necessary, which can increase risk for patients, says Timothy Jenkins, MD. A new program, "Take 5," helps to cut back on prescriptions that go on too long. https://bit.ly/4ruY2sl
Take 5: A Program to Cut Back on Antibiotic Prescriptions That Go On Too Long
Even when antibiotics are needed to treat bacterial infections at urgent care centers, they’re often prescribed for more days than necessary.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Even when antibiotics are needed to treat common bacterial infections, they’re often prescribed for more days than necessary, which can increase risk for patients, says Timothy Jenkins, MD. A new program, "Take 5," helps to cut back on prescriptions that go on too long. https://bit.ly/4ruY2sl
We loved seeing everyone on campus to enjoy the @cuanschutz.bsky.social tradition of First Snow!
December 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We loved seeing everyone on campus to enjoy the @cuanschutz.bsky.social tradition of First Snow!
For more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried a warning label from the FDA describing the medication’s risk of serious harms. Genevieve Hofmann, DNP, explains how the decision will affect health care for people going through menopause. https://bit.ly/4owTizU
I Treat Menopause and Its Symptoms, and Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help – Here’s the Science Behind the FDA’s Decision to Remove Warnings
CU Anschutz Expert: I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision
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December 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
For more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried a warning label from the FDA describing the medication’s risk of serious harms. Genevieve Hofmann, DNP, explains how the decision will affect health care for people going through menopause. https://bit.ly/4owTizU
A four-year, $4.65 million federal grant will support a trio of CU Anschutz researchers as they help aging people stay out of the emergency department and avoid life-changing injuries. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/emergency-medicine/goldberg-kwan-levy-step
A Big STEP Toward Preventing Falls Among Older Coloradans
A $4.65 million federal grant will support CU Anschutz researchers as they help aging people stay out of the emergency room and avoid life-changing injuries.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A four-year, $4.65 million federal grant will support a trio of CU Anschutz researchers as they help aging people stay out of the emergency department and avoid life-changing injuries. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/emergency-medicine/goldberg-kwan-levy-step
Looking to kick your doomscrolling habit? Going cold turkey on screen time won’t work for everyone, but a mindful step away may improve relationships with social media and mental health. Learn more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/doomscrolling-kick-the-habit-with-a-digital-detox-that-works
Doomscrolling? Kick the Habit with a Digital Detox That Works
Going cold turkey on screen time won’t work for everyone, but a mindful step away may improve relationships with social media and mental health.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Looking to kick your doomscrolling habit? Going cold turkey on screen time won’t work for everyone, but a mindful step away may improve relationships with social media and mental health. Learn more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/doomscrolling-kick-the-habit-with-a-digital-detox-that-works
To everyone in the clinic, lab, food service, and facilities – we’re grateful for the hand you play at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine! We're wishing you a restful and safe break.
November 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
To everyone in the clinic, lab, food service, and facilities – we’re grateful for the hand you play at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine! We're wishing you a restful and safe break.
Lung cancer survivor Sherry Wardlaw’s robotic surgery was performed by Robert Meguid, MD, MPH, professor of cardiothoracic surgery @cudeptsurg.bsky.social. Now she is an advocate for never-smokers like herself to be eligible for lung cancer screening ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3M4YU6G
https://bit.ly/3M4YU6G
After Successful Surgery for a Cancerous Lung Nodule, Sherry Wardlaw is Now Advocating for Wider Lung Cancer Screening
After Robert Meguidnperformed a successful surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule, Sherry Wardlaw is now advocating for wider lung cancer screening
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November 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Lung cancer survivor Sherry Wardlaw’s robotic surgery was performed by Robert Meguid, MD, MPH, professor of cardiothoracic surgery @cudeptsurg.bsky.social. Now she is an advocate for never-smokers like herself to be eligible for lung cancer screening ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3M4YU6G
https://bit.ly/3M4YU6G
A decade of work led by CU Anschutz professor Lilia Cervantes, MD, and her colleagues reveal specially trained community health workers can improve dialysis adherence. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XTBqnH
New Research: Culturally Tailored Intervention Improves Dialysis Care for Hispanic and Latino Patients
A decade of work led by CU Anschutz professor Lilia Cervantes, MD, and her colleagues reveal specially trained community health workers can improve dialysis adherence.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A decade of work led by CU Anschutz professor Lilia Cervantes, MD, and her colleagues reveal specially trained community health workers can improve dialysis adherence. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XTBqnH
Entrusting a therapist or psychiatrist with your care is a vulnerable and important process, and you may find yourself asking – how do I know if they are the right fit for me? Julie Wolfe, MD, shares advice on finding a mental health care provider that fits your needs. https://bit.ly/4poGE6O
A CU Anschutz Psychiatrist's Advice on Finding a Mental Health Professional
Julie Wolfe, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine, breaks down how to find a mental health care provider that fits your needs and meets industry competency stand...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Entrusting a therapist or psychiatrist with your care is a vulnerable and important process, and you may find yourself asking – how do I know if they are the right fit for me? Julie Wolfe, MD, shares advice on finding a mental health care provider that fits your needs. https://bit.ly/4poGE6O
James DeGregori, PhD, has been named interim director of @cucancercenter.bsky.social, effective January 1, 2026.
Full announcement: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/james-degregori-cancer-center-announcement
Full announcement: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/james-degregori-cancer-center-announcement
November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
James DeGregori, PhD, has been named interim director of @cucancercenter.bsky.social, effective January 1, 2026.
Full announcement: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/james-degregori-cancer-center-announcement
Full announcement: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/james-degregori-cancer-center-announcement
Robert McIntyre, Jr., MD, has been named interim chair of the Department of Surgery @cudeptsurg.bsky.social at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Read the full announcement: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/mcintyre-surgery-interim
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Robert McIntyre, Jr., MD, has been named interim chair of the Department of Surgery @cudeptsurg.bsky.social at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Read the full announcement: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/mcintyre-surgery-interim
CU Anschutz urogynecologist Kathleen Connell, MD, explains some of the most common questions about pelvic floor disorders, the state of research, and why overcoming stigmas is crucial for women’s health. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/silent-stigma-pelvic-floor-disorders
Overcoming the ‘Silent Stigma’ of Pelvic Floor Disorders
CU Anschutz urogynecologist Kathleen Connell, MD, says seeking care early on for pelvic floor disorder symptoms can be helpful to long-term health.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
CU Anschutz urogynecologist Kathleen Connell, MD, explains some of the most common questions about pelvic floor disorders, the state of research, and why overcoming stigmas is crucial for women’s health. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/silent-stigma-pelvic-floor-disorders
In a recent Perspective article, “Living in the Present Tense,” published by The New England Journal of Medicine, Jamie Feinstein, MD, learns that he carries a rare high-risk mutation and must learn from a patient’s parents how to shift his perspective. https://bit.ly/4o4f1yF @nejm.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
In a recent Perspective article, “Living in the Present Tense,” published by The New England Journal of Medicine, Jamie Feinstein, MD, learns that he carries a rare high-risk mutation and must learn from a patient’s parents how to shift his perspective. https://bit.ly/4o4f1yF @nejm.org
Watch Dean Sampson's discussion with Tom Gronow, EdD, MHA, President and CEO of the University of Colorado Hospital, which covers the new funds flow model and the relationship between the School of Medicine and UCHealth on our campus. You can view the town hall recording here: https://bit.ly/47Ck8kU
November 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Watch Dean Sampson's discussion with Tom Gronow, EdD, MHA, President and CEO of the University of Colorado Hospital, which covers the new funds flow model and the relationship between the School of Medicine and UCHealth on our campus. You can view the town hall recording here: https://bit.ly/47Ck8kU