Cord blood has unique potential in stem cell transplants, especially for patients with fewer donor matches. But beware of companies that oversell its promise, says Jonathan Gutman, MD. Learn more about the realities of cord blood research: https://bit.ly/4mFChT3

CU Cancer Center's Virginia Borges, MD, MMSc, is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by sharing why we've seen a rise in breast cancer cases in younger women.

We’re excited to celebrate our very first Fellow of the Month! Congratulations to Dr. Bejan Saeedi, from @cugastrohep.bsky.social! He’s been recognized for his kindness, willingness to answer questions, & thoughtful approach with both patients & colleagues.🌟💙

Our fellows enjoyed a night at the Broncos game! #wellness @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social

There's no better way to round out National APP Week than to celebrate our incredible Advanced Practice Fellows for completing their 13-month-long #HospitalMedicine fellowship! 🥳🎓 @cuanschutz.bsky.social @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

The Colorado Nutrition Obesity Research Center at @cuanschutz.bsky.social received a $5.85M NIH renewal, securing 5 more years as 1 of just 11 NORCs nationwide. With 198 faculty & trainees + $65M in research funding, the center is advancing obesity prevention & treatment. 🌟 https://bit.ly/3Kpj36I

Kudos to Drs Bryan Bergman & Karin Zemski Berry & team on new pub in #Diabetes showing how weight loss & exercise changes subcellular localization of lipid accumulation, highlighting role of intermuscular adipose tissue remodeling for enhanced insulin sensitivity. @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

CU Anschutz’s Hospital Medicine (@cudivhospmed.bsky.social) fellowship for APPs is a national model for success. Leaders Frannie Lorenzi, MMS, PA-C, & Alexandra “Lexie” Gallant, PA-C, are sharing their approach with health systems nationwide through the new APPCon program. https://bit.ly/4gYsfeN

Happy #APPWeek! 🎉 Ben Haerther, from our @cudivhospmed.bsky.social, shares his favorite part about being an APP — and why the role is so impactful for patients. We’re grateful for all of our APPs who bring expertise, compassion, and heart to medicine every day. 💙 #medtwitter

We are so excited to celebrate #NationalAPPWeek 🎉 We're providing some fun surprises throughout the week for our Advanced Practice Providers to show our gratitude. We 💛 our #CUDHM APPs!

For the past decade, Dr. Brad Haverkos has advanced care for patients with T-cell lymphoma — leading clinical trials, co-founding Colorado’s only cutaneous lymphoma clinic, & pushing research toward safer, more effective treatments. https://bit.ly/4pO3BS7

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...

Congrats to July’s Staff Elevation award recipient, Mindy Metcalf, from the Division of Cardiology! 🌟 Her colleagues praise her efficiency, reliability & dedication to excellence. We’re lucky to have her on the team!

Discover the expertise and connections of Colorado’s #biomedical research community through dynamic visual tools like radial and cluster graphs on Colorado PROFILES! Find potential collaborators or mentors: buff.ly/cVkFw2s @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @cubiomedinfo.bsky.social

Endocrine Grand Rounds: Dr Micol Rothman discussed tips and pearls for treating #osteoporosis and focus on denosumab. Careful about rebound fractures! Drug holidays only for bisphosphonates. Most drugs stop working when you stop taking them. Bisphos an exception. @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

How can specialty clinics expand access while ensuring safe, quality care? @cuendocrinology.bsky.social's Helen Lawler, MD, developed a “patient graduation” process to transition stable patients back to PCPs — freeing capacity for those who need it most. Read more: https://bit.ly/4grP1va

Gut health matters! 🌿 Dietitian Brooklin White, MS, RD, LD, (@@cugastrohep.bsky.social) shares simple ways to support digestion, immunity, and overall wellness — including choosing local, seasonal produce and enjoying a variety of plant-based foods. 🌱 https://bit.ly/4jY07sa

From Egypt to Colorado 🌍➡️🏔️ After medical school, research at Mayo, and an observership with our department, Dr. Marwan Hamed has officially matched into the CU Internal Medicine Residency Program. https://bit.ly/3IeKEqC

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!

Meet Malique Delbrune, MD ✨ From CNA to internal medicine, Malique’s path has been driven by compassion & curiosity. He’s exploring gastroenterology with research in GI endoscopy & early cancer detection — and outside medicine, enjoys skiing, concerts & time with his twin brother (also a doctor!) 🌟

Antibiotics save lives, but overuse fuels antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Misha Huang is leading UCHealth’s antimicrobial stewardship program, ensuring the right antibiotic is used at the right time. Her work protects patients and fights the rise of superbugs. https://bit.ly/4oLXQn4

A EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis has not stopped @drcamidge.bsky.social from continuing his lung cancer research, training the next generation of lung cancer providers, and spending time with his family. https://bit.ly/47yGdBb #LungCancer #LungCancerFighter‬‬‬

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

Don't miss the 9/19 deadline for our Pre-F #Grant Review Program! Boost the success of your #NIH NRSA Fellowship application & receive expert guidance on preparing & submitting a successful application. buff.ly/SXNgAAY @cudivofid.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social

Have you checked out our 2024–2025 Annual Report? 👀 The ASCEnT Program helps teens with asthma transition from pediatric to adult care — preventing gaps & empowering them to manage their health. Read the full story below: https://bit.ly/4gd914y #StrongerTogether

Wondering what my writer colleague @taylerleighs.bsky.social and I have been busy working on for the last year? Here’s a tasting menu of our dozens of stories for the @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social. Rachael Fischer did a sensational job putting this together!

Our 2024–2025 Annual Report is live! 🤩 This year’s theme: Stronger Together. A reflection of the resilience, collaboration, and dedication that define our department. 💙 https://bit.ly/4ne4EIL

Our new COLLABORATE DOM program is fueling early-stage, interdisciplinary research. With projects ranging from sepsis and hearing loss to gait speed and HIV, the program drives innovation and lays the groundwork for future grants and collaborations. 🌟 https://bit.ly/46phqNZ

Thank you, GIM! 💙 Nearly 300 backpacks with school supplies and dental care items were built in partnership with Every Child Pediatrics & the School of Dental Medicine. They’ve already been distributed to kids in our community.

A cold email changed everything. When Erin Giles, PhD, connected with Paul MacLean, PhD, in 2007, she helped bridge obesity + cancer research at CU. Today she leads her own lab at the University of Michigan, advancing studies on obesity, menopause, and breast cancer. 🌟💙 https://bit.ly/469roDT

It's a great day of learning! Our division is thrilled to welcome Dr. Susan Buchbinder as our 2025 Tim Gill Visiting Professor. She shared a fantastic ID Grand Rounds this morning on Doxy-PEP. Looking forward to her @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social Grand Rounds this afternoon!

‪@bilalmohammadmd.bsky.social‬ from @cugastrohep.bsky.social‬, is expanding access to minimally invasive procedures for GI cancers and digestive disorders. These incisionless techniques help patients heal faster and avoid major surgeries. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ULqdnN

Dehydration doesn’t just make you tired — it can stress your kidneys. 💧 Dr. Megan Kotzin, internal medicine resident, shares why water is key for kidney health in the Colorado sun. ⛰️☀️

Closing out summer with our Department of Medicine community! ☀️ Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate and connect at our end of summer celebration! 💙

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern medicine. Misha Huang, MD, from @cudivofid.bsky.social is UCHealth first medical director of antimicrobial stewardship, leading efforts to optimize antibiotic use & protect patients + communities. Read more: bit.ly/4oLXQn4

Christine Neeb, MD, is breaking barriers in reentry care by connecting patients leaving prison with both primary care and addiction treatment. Read the full story below and stay tuned for our Annual Report! 👀🌟

When patients are hospitalized, they may spend 87% to 100% of their time in bed. This can harm recovery. Katie Raffel, MD, from @cudivhospmed.bsky.social is leading efforts to help patients move more often through mobility tracking and new “mobility technician” roles. 🌟 bit.ly/4mGdrCX

TODAY is your last chance to submit your LOI for the Pre-R Grant Review program! Apply to get expert feedback on your @NIH #grant submission. 📝 Apply here: buff.ly/7YkFU6a @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cudivofid.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social #ResearchSky #MedSky

Big cheers to our June Staff Elevation Award winner, David Stevens! 🎉 From bridging the gap between lab staff & leadership to creating a supportive, efficient work environment, Dave’s leadership has made a huge difference. Congrats, Dave! 👏

Thrilled 🎉 to shared I received my R01 NoA today @NIH_NIAMS! We will continue pushing the frontiers of autoimmune research by developing novel #AI #MachineLearning for #SingleCell #SpatialTranscriptomics 🧬💻💊! @cuanschutz.bsky.social @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social @cubiomedinfo.bsky.social

Dr. Andrew Kent from @cuhematology.bsky.social and @cucancercenter.bsky.social is leading a trial testing if mitoxantrone can help AML patients resistant to current treatments. This could change leukemia care. 🌟 buff.ly/IlJXWzk #CancerResearch #MedSky

Dr Christine Swanson presenting at the Santa Fe Bone Conference on #osteoporosis medication side effects. #bones @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

The full annual report is almost here. 👀🌟 Until then, a preview: Dr. Liza Creel is digging into how insurance impacts access to hearing care and what needs to change. Read more below!

Part 1 of our Living Donor Series: Bobby Click is hoping to donate part of his liver to a child he's never met. Why? Watch and read more below! 💙🌟 buff.ly/fjJBkcD @cugastrohep.bsky.social @cudeptsurg.bsky.social

Dr Bryan Haugen discusses #thyroid disorders, how to diagnosed and treat them. @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories...

High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) cover ~60% of U.S. families — but do they meet the needs of people with chronic illness? CU’s Dr. Risha Gidwani is uncovering the financial + care barriers HDHPs create and how policy could shift. 🔗

Could the brain’s energy supply be key to preventing Alzheimer’s? 🤔 CU researcher Kimberly Bruce, PhD, is exploring how metabolism, estrogen, genetics & diet influence risk and how restoring balance could slow or stop disease. Read more: buff.ly/igYJOrh. #medsky

We partnered with Colombian scientists to discuss control strategies and future directions of the ongoing #Yellowfever outbreak in the Americas. #GlobalHealth @cudivofid.bsky.social @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social @tainfdis.bsky.social

Our last #RisingStar is Dr. Jarratt Pytell, a CU physician and researcher working to make addiction care more accessible in primary care. He’s building collaborations and driving research to improve care for people who use alcohol and other drugs. 🌟 #medsky

Kudos to Janine Higgins, PhD, our Director of Operations, on receiving the @cumedicalschool.bsky.social‬ Distinguished Faculty Professionalism Award! Thank you for your exceptional dedication to the CCTSI and the CU community. 👏 @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social‬, @emmybetz.bsky.social