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DBMI connects basic science and medicine with clinical and translational scientists at the #CUAnschutz Medical Campus
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Joel Stoddard, MD, is on a mission to catch mood disorders before they take hold.

His research at CU Anschutz combines brain imaging, behavioral insights and machine learning to identify patterns that could predict mood disorders early, opening the door to faster and more effective interventions.
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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A new study of nearly 10,000 COVID-19 survivors in Colorado and Utah found that patients who received remdesivir during hospitalization had:
✅ 27% lower risk of death after discharge
✅ Fewer hospital and ER readmissions within 28 days

Explore the study ➡️ https://cudbmi.info/covid-rdv-2025-1
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November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Mechanical ventilation saves lives, but can also cause ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). A new study from CU Anschutz introduces a computer model that predicts VILI using early lung function data, outperforming traditional measures ➡️ https://cudbmi.info/vent-lung-injuries-1
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November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Thrilled to see our primary and secondary faculty sharing their expertise at #AMIA2025! From AI in health to genomics and clinical informatics, their work is shaping the future of healthcare.

Check out their sessions and join the conversation ➡️ https://cudbmi.info/amia-2025-1
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Yanjun Gao, AI researcher at CU Anschutz, shares a critical insight: AI chatbots often mirror user input without verifying it against the literature. Her insights featured in @natureportfolio.nature.com ➡️ cudbmi.info/ai-sycophancy-1
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November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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🌱 Dave Bunten and the DBMI software engineering team presented the Software Gardening Almanack at #USRSE2025. This tool was built to support sustainable research software.

Learn how DBMI is cultivating reusable, renewable software for science ➡️ cudbmi.info/softwaregarden-1
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November 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Golden hour? More like golden season.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Carving out time for creativity! DBMI’s annual pumpkin carving brought together our team for some seasonal, spooky fun 🎃
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October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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🍫 Is your sweet tooth genetic? Turns out your love for chocolate may be written in your DNA ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JkF2f2
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October 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Catch up on the latest from the CU Anschutz Department of Biomedical Informatics. Dive into the stories ➡️ https://bit.ly/4kWhASd

🧬 Asthma genetics in African-ancestry populations
🧠 ML insights into NF1 cell changes
💊 ICU pharmacists recognized in new national guidelines
Person presenting a lecture on 'Informatics Insights: Latest News and Updates from DBMI' to a group in a classroom with computer screens displaying data. New Study Uncovers Genetic Clues to Asthma in African-Ancestry Populations Researchers at CU Anschutz have discovered 17 genes linked to asthma in people of African ancestry, helping explain why this group is more affected by the disease. Their findings also provide new tools that can help scientists better study how genetics influence asthma and other health conditions in underrepresented populations. Inside the Cell: CU Researchers Use Machine Learning to Map NF1 Cell Changes CU Anschutz researchers used high-resolution imaging and machine learning to study how a missing gene in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) changes the shape and behavior of nerve-supporting cells. Their findings could help scientists develop better lab models and discover new treatments for painful and potentially cancerous tumors caused by NF1. Pharmacists in the ICU: New National Guidelines Highlight a Life-Saving Role New national guidelines led by CU Anschutz researchers recognize pharmacists as vital members of ICU teams, showing that their real-time medication decisions can save lives and reduce complications. Backed by research on over 10,000 ICU cases, the guidelines offer hospitals a roadmap to better integrate pharmacists into critical care and improve patient outcomes.
October 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Tellen Bennett, MD, MS, is heading to @jhu.edu ACCM Grand Rounds! On Oct. 23, he’ll share insights on “Human in the Loop: Critical Care, Informatics, and Mentorship.”
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October 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Congratulations @audreyhendricks.com for being honored with the 2025 @geneticssociety.bsky.social Education Award for her transformative work in genetics education. Hendricks accepted the award and shared her insights during a featured presentation at the ASHG Annual Meeting.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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🌟 @geneticssociety.bsky.social 2025 takeover! Matthew, Davyd and Keshav brought the energy, the science and the posters. Representing the labs of @compbiologist.bsky.social, Joanne Cole, and @audreyhendricks.com, they’re pushing the boundaries of genomics.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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What if AI could help personalize autoimmune disease treatments?

At CU Anschutz, Fan Zhang, PhD, is using single-cell tech and AI to uncover immune cell interactions that could lead to better therapies for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nMHidW
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October 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Asthma affects millions, but its genetic causes remain unclear, especially in African-ancestry populations. CU Anschutz researchers identified 17 genes linked to asthma risk, offering new insights and tools for future studies ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KHICQA
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October 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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🌱 We're excited for Dave Bunten, a DBMI software engineer, to present the Software Gardening Almanack at next week's #USRSE2025 conference! This open-source handbook + Python package helps teams grow healthier, more maintainable codebases ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KxLteU
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October 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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A chatbot that looks and sounds like your doctor?

Matthew DeCamp, MD, says we need to ask:
✅ Do patients know it’s AI?
✅Do they understand its limits?
✅Do they have a choice?

Ethics must guide AI in healthcare ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pBvOeK
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September 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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On #WorldSepsisDay, we’re spotlighting Tell Bennett, MD, MS, who led the first update to pediatric sepsis criteria in nearly 20 years. His team is already working on tools to bring these criteria into hospitals, including EHR-integrated decision support systems ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pmuZ9f
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September 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Our very own, @bstranger.bsky.social, lit up the stage at the Headstrong Comedy Show, where science met satire to tackle misconceptions in women’s health. Hosted by Brainfest at the Bug Theater, the night was a bold blend of laughs and learning.
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September 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Should you pay extra for AI to read your mammogram?

CU Anschutz’s Carie Behounek sat down with David Kao, MD, DBMI secondary faculty member, to unpack the promise, pitfalls, and price of AI in breast cancer screening.

Read the Q&A ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nfsPGU
September 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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From speed collaborating to visionary pitches, our annual DBMI retreat sparked fresh ideas and new connections. Faculty, staff, and students came together to reimagine the future of biomedical informatics.
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August 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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CU Anschutz 🤝UCLA

We were thrilled to host @alice.soragnilab.com from UCLA at @cuanschutz.bsky.social. She’s teaming up with @casey.greenelab.com to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. This collaboration is a powerful example of how partnerships accelerate scientific discovery.
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August 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Explore research from Yanjun Gao, PhD, on LLMs’ capabilities in understanding and representing structured electronic health record data for clinical prediction, which was accepted at the annual EMNLP meeting ▶️https://buff.ly/4a0tAOJ
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December 21, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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Wishing you all a joyful and festive holiday season 🌟
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December 20, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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We had a blast with Dr. Emily Gibson, DO, as she shared some awesome tips on posture and how to sit right and work right! We even got moving with a fun group exercise that got us all off our feet!
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December 20, 2024 at 3:00 AM