CU Pulmonary, Allergy, & Critical Care Medicine
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We are the University of Colorado Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine. Specializing in world class RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & PATIENT CARE
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Please join us in welcoming our 2025–2026 Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine first year fellows! We're excited to have this outstanding group join our team and cant wait to see how they advance patient care, research, and education in our community. Welcome!!
We’re proud to share our own Sarah Jolley, MD, is featured in an article published by Nature Communications (@natcomms.nature.com) on long COVID trajectories.
Thank you to Dr. Jolley & her co-authors for their important contributions to our understanding long COVID.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Thank you to Dr. Jolley & her co-authors for their important contributions to our understanding long COVID.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Long COVID trajectories in the prospectively followed RECOVER-Adult US cohort - Nature Communications
Long COVID has heterogeneous presentation and clinical trajectories are not well defined. Here, the authors define trajectories using data from a prospective cohort study in the United States involvin...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We’re proud to share our own Sarah Jolley, MD, is featured in an article published by Nature Communications (@natcomms.nature.com) on long COVID trajectories.
Thank you to Dr. Jolley & her co-authors for their important contributions to our understanding long COVID.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Thank you to Dr. Jolley & her co-authors for their important contributions to our understanding long COVID.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Our latest newsletter is out! Learn about how the CCTSI supports #cysticfibrosis research, our current pilot grant #funding opportunities, and upcoming programs and events.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Our latest newsletter is out! Learn about how the CCTSI supports #cysticfibrosis research, our current pilot grant #funding opportunities, and upcoming programs and events.
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The Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR) held their fall planning meeting, with honorary guest William J. Martin II, MD. During the meeting, the group discussed updates, outlined talks, and planned for PAR's 25th anniversary, which will be held in May 2026.
Learn more: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...
Learn more: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR) held their fall planning meeting, with honorary guest William J. Martin II, MD. During the meeting, the group discussed updates, outlined talks, and planned for PAR's 25th anniversary, which will be held in May 2026.
Learn more: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...
Learn more: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...
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Research at @childrenscolo.bsky.social shows that ETI therapy significantly reduces airway and blood inflammation for people with #CysticFibrosis through 2.5 years of therapy. Learn how these advances are transforming lives!
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Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Shows Long-Term Reduction in Inflammation
New insights in Cystic Fibrosis reveal ETI treatment reduces inflammation, improving lung function and quality of life for patients. Learn about this research supported by the CCTSI.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Research at @childrenscolo.bsky.social shows that ETI therapy significantly reduces airway and blood inflammation for people with #CysticFibrosis through 2.5 years of therapy. Learn how these advances are transforming lives!
@childrensresearch.bsky.social, @kmess44.bsky.social, @cupaccm.bsky.social
@childrensresearch.bsky.social, @kmess44.bsky.social, @cupaccm.bsky.social
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Nominations are still open for the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD, Award. The award recognizes an outstanding woman who has made contributions in pulmonary, critical care, & sleep medicine, and will be presented at the #ATS2026 Women’s Forum.
Nominations close Nov. 24: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...
Nominations close Nov. 24: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Nominations are still open for the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD, Award. The award recognizes an outstanding woman who has made contributions in pulmonary, critical care, & sleep medicine, and will be presented at the #ATS2026 Women’s Forum.
Nominations close Nov. 24: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...
Nominations close Nov. 24: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...
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Congrats to Stephanie Warnell, from @cupaccm.bsky.social our September Staff Elevation Award recipient! 🌟
Her peers praise her for her teamwork, reliability & uplifting spirit that inspires everyone around her. 👏
Her peers praise her for her teamwork, reliability & uplifting spirit that inspires everyone around her. 👏
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Congrats to Stephanie Warnell, from @cupaccm.bsky.social our September Staff Elevation Award recipient! 🌟
Her peers praise her for her teamwork, reliability & uplifting spirit that inspires everyone around her. 👏
Her peers praise her for her teamwork, reliability & uplifting spirit that inspires everyone around her. 👏
Congratulations to Marc Moss, MD! There aren’t enough characters to express what Dr. Moss’s leadership has meant to Critical Care Research, our patients, and the culture of our division. So we’ll simply say: thank you, Dr. Moss — and congratulations on this prestigious, well-deserved distinction.
We’re proud to share that Marc Moss, MD, from @cupaccm.bsky.social, has been named a CU Distinguished Professor — one of only seven across CU campuses! 👏
His groundbreaking work has reshaped critical care medicine and clinician well-being. 🌟
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His groundbreaking work has reshaped critical care medicine and clinician well-being. 🌟
https://bit.ly/3LL5A9U
November 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Congratulations to Marc Moss, MD! There aren’t enough characters to express what Dr. Moss’s leadership has meant to Critical Care Research, our patients, and the culture of our division. So we’ll simply say: thank you, Dr. Moss — and congratulations on this prestigious, well-deserved distinction.
The next CoPARC Seminar will be held virtually on November 18th from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. MST. Register at this link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The next CoPARC Seminar will be held virtually on November 18th from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. MST. Register at this link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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Our fellows Chris, James, and Jackie had a blast competing in the @accpchest.bsky.social #ChestChallenge2025! The competition even featured a celebrity cameo by the world’s greatest PD, @tristanhuie.bsky.social ⭐️
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October 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Our fellows Chris, James, and Jackie had a blast competing in the @accpchest.bsky.social #ChestChallenge2025! The competition even featured a celebrity cameo by the world’s greatest PD, @tristanhuie.bsky.social ⭐️
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We continue to be impressed by the work of our fellows @cupccmfellows.bsky.social, including Jackie Kercheval, MD; featured below. This award is decided by the residents, and it's touching to read some of their quotes. Congratulations to Dr. Kercheval on this well-deserved recognition.
July’s Fellow of the Month is Dr. Jackie Kercheval, from @cupaccm.bsky.social! 🤩 Residents describe her as “the best fellow I’ve ever worked with,” noting her leadership, intuition, & ability to foster a supportive, fun MICU team. Congratulations, Dr. Kercheval, & thank you for your mentorship! 💙
October 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We continue to be impressed by the work of our fellows @cupccmfellows.bsky.social, including Jackie Kercheval, MD; featured below. This award is decided by the residents, and it's touching to read some of their quotes. Congratulations to Dr. Kercheval on this well-deserved recognition.
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Happy Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its Latinx and Hispanic members to spotlight their stories & successes. Adali Martinez, MD, MPH, of UC San Francisco, explains how her heritage plays a role in her advocacy, as she addresses health disparities in medicine.
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month! The ATS is highlighting some of its Latinx and Hispanic members to spotlight their stories & successes. Adali Martinez, MD, MPH, of UC San Francisco, explains how her heritage plays a role in her advocacy, as she addresses health disparities in medicine.
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Our director of CCTSI Resources and Services, Kevin Messacar, MD, PhD, of @cupediatrics.bsky.social, led a study showing how children's #immune responses to common viruses changed during and after #COVID-19 safety measures.
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Childhood Illness Study Post-COVID
Immune surveillance aids prediction of childhood illness surges.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our director of CCTSI Resources and Services, Kevin Messacar, MD, PhD, of @cupediatrics.bsky.social, led a study showing how children's #immune responses to common viruses changed during and after #COVID-19 safety measures.
#ResearchSky #InfectiousDisease
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#ResearchSky #InfectiousDisease
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Amazing work done at Children's Colorado. Congrats on the well deserved recognition! Thank you for all you do for patient care.
We are proud to share that we are once again ranked in the Top 10 #BestChildrensHospitals by @usnews.com! #USNews #PedSky #pediatrics
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October 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Amazing work done at Children's Colorado. Congrats on the well deserved recognition! Thank you for all you do for patient care.
Lets go Rapids! And lets go CU Anschutz Gastroenterology and Hepatology! Thank you to the faculty, trainees, and staff for all the hard work you do!
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Lets go Rapids! And lets go CU Anschutz Gastroenterology and Hepatology! Thank you to the faculty, trainees, and staff for all the hard work you do!
Lets go Broncos! and Lets go fellows at CU Anschutz Endocrinology. Thank you for all you do for patient care!
Our fellows enjoyed a night at the Broncos game! #wellness
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September 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Lets go Broncos! and Lets go fellows at CU Anschutz Endocrinology. Thank you for all you do for patient care!
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🍷 #Alcohol use in the U.S. recently hit a record low: just 54% of adults drink. Our K12 Program director, Ellen Burnham, MD, of @cupaccm.bsky.social and @cumedicalschool.bsky.social talks about factors that could be contributing to this shift.
More and More Americans Are Forgoing Alcohol. Why?
The percentage of adults in the U.S. who report drinking alcohol is at a record low, according to a new poll.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🍷 #Alcohol use in the U.S. recently hit a record low: just 54% of adults drink. Our K12 Program director, Ellen Burnham, MD, of @cupaccm.bsky.social and @cumedicalschool.bsky.social talks about factors that could be contributing to this shift.
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In light of Paul Offit, MD, being fired from the FDA’s advisory committee on vaccines, as well as Florida’s decision to end school vaccine mandates, we are re-releasing this vital episode on the importance of vaccines featuring Dr. Offit and Tina Hartert, MD, MPH.
Watch now: youtu.be/MnqHr4EIQFI
Watch now: youtu.be/MnqHr4EIQFI
September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In light of Paul Offit, MD, being fired from the FDA’s advisory committee on vaccines, as well as Florida’s decision to end school vaccine mandates, we are re-releasing this vital episode on the importance of vaccines featuring Dr. Offit and Tina Hartert, MD, MPH.
Watch now: youtu.be/MnqHr4EIQFI
Watch now: youtu.be/MnqHr4EIQFI
"Let’s take a moment to celebrate the contributions of our MICU and Outpatient APPs. Their dedication, clinical expertise, and compassionate care make a profound difference in the lives of patients and in the strength of our healthcare system."
- Arun Kannappan, MD & Todd Bull, MD
#NationalAPPWeek
- Arun Kannappan, MD & Todd Bull, MD
#NationalAPPWeek
September 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"Let’s take a moment to celebrate the contributions of our MICU and Outpatient APPs. Their dedication, clinical expertise, and compassionate care make a profound difference in the lives of patients and in the strength of our healthcare system."
- Arun Kannappan, MD & Todd Bull, MD
#NationalAPPWeek
- Arun Kannappan, MD & Todd Bull, MD
#NationalAPPWeek
We want to thank our amazing postdoctoral Researchers during national post doc week! Our division has over 20 postdocs and their dedication to advancing science, mentoring trainees, and driving innovation in research is deeply valued and appreciated. THANK YOU!
September 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
We want to thank our amazing postdoctoral Researchers during national post doc week! Our division has over 20 postdocs and their dedication to advancing science, mentoring trainees, and driving innovation in research is deeply valued and appreciated. THANK YOU!
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Andrea Sikora, PharmD, joins @drugtopics.bsky.social to discuss new ICU guidelines that formally recognize pharmacists as essential care team members. In this podcast, she shares how the guidelines could reshape pharmacy practice across health care.
🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/41ORE4e
🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/41ORE4e
What New ICU Guidelines Mean for the Pharmacist Profession
While the new guidelines are reserved for critical care pharmacists in the ICU, they can be applied to other practice areas, highlighting the crucial role pharmacists play in health care.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Andrea Sikora, PharmD, joins @drugtopics.bsky.social to discuss new ICU guidelines that formally recognize pharmacists as essential care team members. In this podcast, she shares how the guidelines could reshape pharmacy practice across health care.
🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/41ORE4e
🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/41ORE4e
Our Director/PI of Colorado Pulmonary-Alcohol Research Collaborative (CoPARC) Ellen Burnham, MD spoke to TIME regarding the downtrend in Alc Consumption in the US Colorado Pulmonary-Alcohol Research Collaborative time.com/7309499/alco...
More and More Americans Are Forgoing Alcohol. Why?
The percentage of adults in the U.S. who report drinking alcohol is at a record low, according to a new poll.
time.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Our Director/PI of Colorado Pulmonary-Alcohol Research Collaborative (CoPARC) Ellen Burnham, MD spoke to TIME regarding the downtrend in Alc Consumption in the US Colorado Pulmonary-Alcohol Research Collaborative time.com/7309499/alco...
If you want to check out some of Sue Gu, MD, MScPH work here is a great feature from ATS.
Want to know who's making waves in the pulmonary vascular disease world? (pun intended 🌊) Here's another early career highlight! 🥁 Meet Dr. Gu:
September 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
If you want to check out some of Sue Gu, MD, MScPH work here is a great feature from ATS.
Our next virtual CoPARC seminars will feature Ilhem Powers Messaoudi, PhD and Mingxia Gu, MD, PhD. You can register at this link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
September 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our next virtual CoPARC seminars will feature Ilhem Powers Messaoudi, PhD and Mingxia Gu, MD, PhD. You can register at this link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Fernando Holguin, MD, MPH (Division Head) and Fernando (our puppy sound speaker) both were in attendance at the campus block party! Unfortunately, our Fernando puppy speaker does not have a Bsky at the moment. You can however add Dr. Fernando Holguin below! 👇
Love our pulmonary community at full display at the Anschutz Medical Center Block Party!
September 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Fernando Holguin, MD, MPH (Division Head) and Fernando (our puppy sound speaker) both were in attendance at the campus block party! Unfortunately, our Fernando puppy speaker does not have a Bsky at the moment. You can however add Dr. Fernando Holguin below! 👇
Terrific time at the annual Cu Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social campus block party. We had a great time sharing what we do here at PACCM! Thank you to our booth volunteers, including our Division Head Dr. Holguin @ferholguinmd.bsky.social who came out to show folks how a bronchoscope works!
September 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Terrific time at the annual Cu Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social campus block party. We had a great time sharing what we do here at PACCM! Thank you to our booth volunteers, including our Division Head Dr. Holguin @ferholguinmd.bsky.social who came out to show folks how a bronchoscope works!