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The CU Anschutz School of Medicine offers comprehensive, lifelong, interdisciplinary learning for health care professionals.

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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Researchers at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine isolate bacteriophages — specialized viruses that only infect bacteria — and use them to study novel treatments for severe bacterial infections. Learn more about the "library" of bacteria-killing viruses: bit.ly/4yXmcP9
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A ‘Library’ of Bacteria-Killing Viruses: Harnessing the Power of Phages
CU Anschutz researchers are using bacteriophages — specialized viruses that only infect bacteria — to study novel treatments for bacterial infections.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A team of CU Anschutz researchers has received a major grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to help them to translate their research into a new treatment for thyroid cancers that resist standard medications known as BRAF inhibitors. Learn more about their work: bit.ly/4hJfHcS
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CU Anschutz Thyroid Cancer Researchers Get Major Boost from DOD Impact Award
Rebecca Schweppe, PhD, Bryan Haugen, MD, and Jennifer Richer, PhD, aim to advance their work to a clinical trial for patients with certain thyroid cancers.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
CU Anschutz has received an anonymous $50 million gift to expand its nationally recognized Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak Program and transform care for patients with the often-misdiagnosed condition. Read one patient's journey with the neurological condition: bit.ly/4hrJ820
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How CU Anschutz Experts Diagnosed and Treated a Complex CSF Leak After Years of Misdiagnoses
Jen MacKenzie experienced painful, debilitating symptoms for over five years before CU Anschutz specialists identified and treated her complex CSF leak.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join us in congratulating Wells Messersmith, MD, who has been named director of the University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center (@cucancercenter.bsky.social), effective October 1. Read the full announcement here: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/messer…
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CU Anschutz Department of Medicine @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our FY2026 Annual Report is officially live! 🎉 Rising Above: From Discovery to Care highlights the people, discoveries, and advances shaping the CU Anschutz Department of Medicine. Explore the stories and milestones from across our department. 💙 bit.ly/4y3GUwX
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The CU Anschutz Block Party returned for its 12th year, and it was one to remember!
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
As AI’s role in medicine evolves, clinicians in the CU Anschutz Department of Emergency Medicine caution that expansion of AI’s role in medicine must be done carefully. Read more: news.cuanschutz.edu/emergency-medic…
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AI in Emergency Medicine: It Already Plays a Role, and There’s More to Come
AI is coming into greater use in medicine in a host of ways. Now, attention is turning to how AI tools might be employed in emergency medicine.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Brandon Schlauder is living with cerebral palsy and was was told he'd never be able to walk. Now, with the help of friends and Daniel Moon, MD, associate professor of orthopedics, Schlauder is training for a marathon. Watch his story on CBS Colorado: youtu.be/EiuPFNKOIiU?si=uD5wQDsY2xU…
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Colorado man living with cerebral palsy training to take on marathon
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Artist Diane Ciampa, a patient of ophthalmology professor Scott Oliver, MD, has created several art pieces to thank Oliver for helping save her eye after a roller hockey accident. Read more about Ciampa's story: news.cuanschutz.edu/ophthalmology/p…
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Welcome to campus! Yesterday's student organization fair was the perfect opportunity for students to connect and enjoy a beautiful afternoon on Boettcher Commons.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Congratulations, Edward Stenehjem, MD, MSc! Stenehjem, professor and executive vice chair of the CU Anschutz Department of Medicine, has been named senior associate dean for Clinical Affairs, effective Oct. 15. Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4gK0jLD @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The CDC estimates that 1 in 38 hospital patients has at least one health care-associated infection on any given day. Researchers believe that AI may offer an opportunity to enhance surveillance and boost opportunities for infection prevention. Learn more: bit.ly/4x1u1lD
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Can AI Improve Infection Prevention in Hospitals?
Large language models may offer an opportunity to enhance surveillance and boost opportunities for infection prevention, says CU Anschutz faculty member Guillermo Rodriguez Nava, MD.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The new Division of Transplant Medicine is the first of its kind in the nation. It creates an academic structure that will allow transplant research and innovation to grow as a field, rather than as separate efforts within individual medical specialties. Learn more: bit.ly/4zInxug
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New CU Anschutz Division of Transplant Medicine is First of Its Kind Nationally
The Division of Transplant Medicine, the first academic division of its kind in the nation, brings experts across specialties into a shared home.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Moviegoers are storming theaters this summer to see The Odyssey – and some say their ears are ringing after the movie. We asked a CU Anschutz School of Medicine audiologist whether loud movies pose a risk and how we can protect our ears: bit.ly/4gtazHZ
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Is sarcopenia the new marker for postmenopausal health? As women spend more time in a postmenopausal state, CU Anschutz gynecologist Jaime Arruda, MD, anticipates a deeper focus on skeletal muscle mass. Learn more: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/sarcop…
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Is Sarcopenia the New Marker for Postmenopausal Health?
As women spend more time in a postmenopausal state, CU Anschutz gynecologist Jaime Arruda, MD, anticipates a deeper focus on skeletal muscle mass.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Join us Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 8 am to hear from Executive Vice Dean of Education Shanta Zimmer, MD, Geoffrey Connors, MD, and Jennifer Adams, MD, about medical education across the continuum, including the TREK curriculum and accelerated three-year MD program. Register here: bit.ly/4g8d6bP
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We are excited to welcome Michael J. Englesbe, MD, as chair of the Department of Surgery (@cudeptsurg.bsky.social) at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine, effective Nov. 1. Read the full announcement: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/surger…
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
RefinedScience combines biological data, clinical expertise, and data science to give researchers deeper insight into disease and new opportunities to develop more effective treatments. Learn more about it's uses for cancer and autoimmune conditions: bit.ly/4bWUTeQ
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RefinedScience Helps CU Anschutz Researchers Unlock Insights by Bridging Biology and Clinical Data
CU Anschutz researchers are using RefinedScience’s multi-omics platform and ability to combine tissue samples with clinical data to accelerate research.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Good news for coffee drinkers! ☕ Consuming up to five cups of caffeinated coffee per day is safe for most adults and linked to some cardiovascular health benefits. Read more about the new scientific statement from the American Heart Association: bit.ly/4zhSO75
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Heart Health and Caffeine: What Research Reveals About Coffee and Your Heart
A new scientific statement asserts that consuming up to 400mg of caffeine in coffee per day is generally healthy for most adults.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A screening of "A Tale of Two Hearts" will take place at Children’s Hospital Colorado Conference Center Thursday, August 20, from 3–5 p.m. with a Q&A featuring Jaime Belkind-Gerson, MD, MSc, afterward. Register here: bit.ly/4g9rfUQ
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has chosen CU Anschutz researcher Andrea Sikora, PharmD, MSCR, for its 2026-2028 NAM Fellowship in Pharmacy, part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Sciences Scholars program. Learn more: bit.ly/4zcSpD9 @nam.edu @cubiomedinfo.bsky.social
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National Academy of Medicine Names Andrea Sikora, PharmD, MSCR, a 2026 Fellow
The CU Anschutz School of Medicine faculty member is one of seven health professionals who have been chosen for NAM fellowships.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Can oral semaglutide reduce alcohol use? A study from the CU Anschutz School of Medicine found that the popular diabetes and weight loss drug reduced heavy drinking and alcohol-related harm in adults with Alcohol Use Disorder. Learn more about the clinical trial: bit.ly/4xw2Ks0
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Can Oral Semaglutide Reduce Alcohol Use? CU Anschutz Clinical Trial Shows Fewer Heavy Drinking Days
Can Oral Semaglutide Reduce Alcohol Use? CU Anschutz Clinical Trial Shows Fewer Heavy Drinking Days
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A ‘homegrown’ clinical trial at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center was a lifesaver for cardiac sarcoma patient Peter Wessel. Read more about his "Hail Mary" that was conceived of and ran by Breelyn Wilky, MD. bit.ly/4x0bG8Z @cucancercenter.bsky.social
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‘Homegrown’ Clinical Trial at CU Anschutz Cancer Center Was a Lifesaver for Cardiac Sarcoma Patient
CU Anschutz Cancer Center researcher Breelyn Wilky, MD, conceived of and ran a clinical trial for metastatic sarcoma patients like Peter Wessel.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
When researchers faced funding uncertainty, all 24 departments within the CU Anschutz School of Medicine contributed to a gap funding program that would help researchers keep critical projects afloat. Read more about the impact of the $1.8 million fund. bit.ly/4fEXVXy
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Amid Past Funding Uncertainty, CU Anschutz School of Medicine Departments Stepped Up to Support Critical Research
All 24 departments within the CU Anschutz School of Medicine funded the NIH gap funding program, which provided more than $1.8 million to researchers.
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CU Anschutz Cancer Center @cucancercenter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The CU Anschutz Cancer Center's Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU) and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) have completed their 2026 cohort! Learn more about these fun hands-on programs: bit.ly/4fyG8zm
A group photo of the CREU/SURF cohort. An undergraduate with their poster. There is a couple attendees watching them present.One of the undergraduates with their poster.Attendees at the CREU/SURF poster sessions.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The new documentary, “A Tale of Two Hearts,” follows Jaime Belkind-Gerson, MD, MSc, as he brings together science, art, and his experience as an immigrant. Read more about a CU Anschutz pediatric neuro-gastroenterologist’s second life in art: bit.ly/4x9YKxk
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Congratulations to all of our Top Doctors! More than 660 CU Anschutz School of Medicine faculty members, across more than 70 medical specialties, have been named a 2026 Top Doctor by 5280 Magazine. Check out the list here: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/5280-m…
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
“To the Class of 2030, you have the unique and privileged opportunity to reduce suffering and bridge divides. This may sound daunting, but it will be worth the effort," said Jeffrey SooHoo, MD, MBA. ➡️ Check out the photos and full event recap: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/matriculat…
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The White Coat Ceremony is an exciting time for our new students and their loved ones. We are so happy to welcome you to our CU Anschutz School of Medicine family! Read more from the event: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/matric…
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Researchers across CU Anschutz are examining food noise to better understand its role in nutrition, weight loss, and overall health. news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/food-n…
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Researchers at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine and @childrenscolo.bsky.social have received an award of up to $17.25 million to join the international Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) IMPACT Network. Learn more about the five-year award: bit.ly/45cgzzF
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Researchers at CU Anschutz investigate what menopausal hormone therapy might mean for age-related macular degeneration, which disproportionately affects women. Read more about their findings: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/menopa…
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Investigating How Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Impact AMD
Researchers at CU Anschutz investigate what menopausal hormone therapy might mean for age-related macular degeneration, which disproportionately affects women.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Meet Desiree Starzyk! Already familiar with campus, she is bringing her experience with the CU Anschutz Department of Psychiatry, into her first year of medical school. Learn more about her journey into healing: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/matric…
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Working on CU Anschutz Psychiatry Research Inspired Incoming Student to Pursue a Career in Medicine
Desiree Starzyk always felt she was meant to be a healer. When she began working in psychiatry at CU, medical school seemed like the best way to do that.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Worried about cyclosporiasis? We asked CU Anschutz infectious diseases expert Michelle Barron, MD, about the outbreak causing explosive diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. Learn what can be done to avoid the illness: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/explos…
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‘I Would Not Panic’: What To Know About the ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Cases of cyclosporiasis are rising in the U.S., with cases now detected in 31 states, including Colorado.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Arike Coker, a passionate track and field athlete growing up, tore her ACL in 2019. That injury — and the experience she had with health care providers as she recovered — made her want to become a community doctor. Read more about her journey to med school: bit.ly/3R6GPby
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After Recovering from Injury, Incoming Medical Student Seeks to Become ‘Hope and Shining Light’ for Her Community
Arike Coker, a passionate athlete growing up, tore her ACL in 2019. That injury — and her experience as she recovered — led her to pursue a career in medicine.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
CU Anschutz partnered with the Colorado Symphony for the annual Independence Eve concert, recognizing the power of music to bring communities together while honoring those who serve. news.cuanschutz.edu/campus-communit…
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Celebrating Service Through Music
Thousands gathered at Denver's Buell Theatre on July 3 for the Colorado Symphony's Independence Eve concert, presented by CU Anschutz.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Incoming med student Shaurya Dave says that his experiences in juggling many tasks – school, work, research, volunteering – have helped prepare him for medical school. Learn more about his journey from North Carolina to Colorado: bit.ly/4bj42Or
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Congratulations to CU Anschutz faculty members, Lauren S. Hughes, MD, and Denise C. Smith, PhD, who have been named 2026-2027 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows. Read more about the yearlong program: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/rwjf-f…
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Help us welcome incoming medical student, Marcus Pina! His passion for medicine and caring for underserved populations will bring him from Florida to CU Anschutz for his formal medical school training. Learn more about his journey: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/matric…
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
CU Anschutz dermatologist says bemotrizinol, a newly approved sunscreen ingredient, offers protection against both damaging UVA and UVB light. Read more about the first new ingredient approved by the FDA for sunscreens in two decades: bit.ly/4ouiubG
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Newly Approved Sunscreen Ingredient Promises ‘Broad, Reliable’ Protection
A sunscreen ingredient that offers safe, long-lasting protection has been OK'd for use in the U.S. A CU Anschutz dermatologist applauds the decision.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Spending the holiday weekend in the water? The CU Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology shares tips to keep your eyes safe: news.cuanschutz.edu/ophthalmology/s… @cueyecenter.bsky.social
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Going Swimming? Here’s How to Keep Your Eyes Safe
CU Anschutz pediatric optometrist Emma Stahr, OD, explains the potential risks that can come from water activities and ways to prevent issues.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
CU Anschutz has been ranked the No. 11 healthcare institution in the United States and No. 13 in the world according to the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders rankings! Learn more about this recognition here: go.nature.com/4eCnCaJ
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Mark your calendars! The Class of 2030 Matriculation Ceremony will be held on Friday, July 24, at 9 a.m. on Boettcher Commons. Visit medschool.cuanschutz.edu/matriculation for more information. 🥼🩺
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
For severe and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions, including Tourette syndrome, CU Anschutz researchers and clinicians are investigating how adaptive deep brain stimulation may be beneficial. Learn more: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/adbs-p…
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Understanding the Potential for Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation in Psychiatric Conditions
For severe and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions, including Tourette syndrome, CU Anschutz researchers and clinicians are investigating how technology described as a “pacemaker for the brain”...
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Another great turn out for #BikeToWorkDay! 🚴
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
During National Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 21-27), wilderness medicine expert Martin Musi, MD, offers do’s and don’ts for avoiding injury. news.cuanschutz.edu/emergency-medic…
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Lightning in Colorado: What It Can Do to You, and How to Stay Safe
The rumble of thunder and the flash of lightning are common features of summer in Colorado. In a state where people love to be outdoors, it pays to be careful.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Lynn Montgomery-Haga has often required a wheelchair to get around. Today, one year after becoming the first patient in a clinical trial of a CAR T-cell therapy for stiff person syndrome, she’s walking freely again. Read the full story from @cuanschutz.bsky.social bit.ly/4ei3jPu
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that offers an alternative to major surgery for people with chronic knee pain. Learn more about the work being done by Leigh Casadaban, MD. news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/gae-kn…
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For Chronic Knee Pain, Genicular Artery Embolization Provides a New Alternative
Interventional radiologist Leigh Casadaban, MD, performs and leads impactful research on GAE at CU Anschutz.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
As stroke among young people rises, researchers at the CU Anschutz Department of Neurology are investigating the non-traditional risk factors that seem to contribute to the increase in stroke prevalence in people under 55. Read more about their research: bit.ly/4vdU1u0
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As Stroke Among Young People Rises, Researchers Investigate Why
Faculty members at the CU Anschutz Department of Neurology investigate the non-traditional risk factors that seem to contribute to the increase in stroke prevalence in people under 55.
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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Daniel Pastula, MD, MHS, breaks down why proven public health strategies can stop the spread of an outbreak and why global cooperation is essential to making them work. Read more: bit.ly/3SCq48d
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Containing the Ebola outbreak in central Africa requires executing the basics of biodefense, says ColoradoSPH infectious disease expert Dr. Daniel Pastula
Infectious disease expert Daniel Pastula emphasizes the importance of global collaboration and basic biodefense measures to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in central Africa.
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