Don't miss our Top 5 Stories of 2025! From breakthroughs in cystic fibrosis care to programs empowering the next generation of researchers, these highlights show how CCTSI is shaping the future of health research. @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social

We’re fur-ever grateful for our incredible research community. Thanks for making this year pawsitively amazing! Wishing you a joyful howl-iday season. @cuanschutz.bsky.social, @cumedicalschool.bsky.social

CCTSI pilot grant awardee Eileen Wang, MD, found that asthma patients with a history of intimate partner abuse face higher odds of #asthma attacks, more frequent symptoms, and greater daily impact. Read about the latest research investigating this link!

📣 TODAY is the last day to sign up to show your poster at the Pediatric Research Poster Session! Sign up today to present your research, network with peers, and enjoy a complimentary lunch! @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social

Check out this inspiring story by @markharden.bsky.social!

Read the latest Found in Translation! Learn about ethical issues related to wearables like smart watches and Oura rings. Learn about funding opportunities & ways to support our local community.🎁 buff.ly/NSAldr8

📥 Strut your (science) stuff at the Pediatric Research Poster Session! It's a great opportunity to showcase your research, spark collaborations, and connect with colleagues. Poster deadline: 12/22 📅 January 9, noon-2pm @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social

TODAY is your last chance to submit your LOI for the Pre-K Grant Review program! Apply to get expert feedback on your NIH #grant submission. 📝 Apply here: buff.ly/l6oWV0p @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cudivofid.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social #ResearchSky #MedSky

Read the new issue of Found in Translation! Learn about ethical issues related to wearables like smart watches and Oura rings. Learn about the latest funding opportunities & ways to support our local community. 🎁 buff.ly/NSAldr8

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/I9rvW2q @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cudivofid.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social #ResearchSky #MedSky

Join the Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge—submit original digital artwork to spotlight rare diseases & the need for research. Submit Your Artwork by Jan. 2 for the Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge Prize Competition.👉 buff.ly/0HRt8qs #Rarediseases

Lots of great info here!

Celebrate talented future docs with the @CUmedicalschool.bsky.social fall commencement!

FREE NIH Tech Training for Cancer Clinicians, Denver Metro Area April 2026! 📲 Learn to use apps & wearables to boost supportive care for cancer patients. CE credits available! Register now! ➡️ tech4cancersupportivecare.com #CancerCare #DigitalHealth #TechForGood

Ready to improve your #collaboration skills in Clinical and Translational Science? Join our Leading and Teaming workshop series for evidence-based strategies, tools, and skills for better science collaboration. Perfect for early career researchers, faculty, and students/trainees!

📝 Increase your funding success with our Pre-K and Pre-R #grant review programs! Don't miss the upcoming LOI deadlines: Pre-K LOI due 12/15: buff.ly/uSpc9xN Pre-R LOI due 12/11: buff.ly/Lx1HxIj @Sigenthalerlab.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cudivofid.bsky.social

The harmful and biased medical advice from social medial influencers, highlighting lack of expertise and financial conflicts. Many specific examples and recommendations provided bmj.com/content/391/...

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. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social

Our Clinical Translational Research Centers (CTRCs) provide dedicated, research-only space and resources like core lab and nutrition services to support your #clinical research studies! @kmess44.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

Antibiotics are among the greatest advances in the history of medicine, saving millions of lives. However, too much of a good thing can be bad. Timothy Jenkins, MD, of @cumedicalschool.bsky.social talks about a program to rein in the problem. @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

Just a few years ago, #cysticfibrosis (CF) care meant managing symptoms. Today, thanks to #research and collaboration at @childrenscolo.bsky.social & @cuanschutz.bsky.social, CFTR modulators are helping kids like 15-year-old Ryleigh Messmer thrive. @cupediatrics.bsky.social

A heartfelt thank you to an anonymous donor for funding tuition for senior-year clinical rotations for @uofwa.bsky.social Medical Laboratory Science seniors — now and for decades to come. The educational program, which awards a Bachelor of Science degree, is offered by the @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social.

Congratulations to Lilia Cervantes, John Steiner, and Brenda Beaty for their new publication on The Navigate-Kidney Randomized Clinical Trial in Jama Internal Medicine! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #ACCORDSCommunity #ACCORDSInnovation

Showcase your research at the Annual Pediatric Research Poster Session at Children's Hospital Colorado! Present your research, network with peers, and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Poster deadline is 12/22. 📅 January 9, 2026, noon-2pm @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social

We’re thankful for our incredible CCTSI community—researchers, clinicians, community partners, and staff—whose passion and dedication drive innovation every day. Your work makes a difference, and we’re grateful to be advancing science together!

Learn about how research is transforming cystic fibrosis (CF) care!

Matthew DeCamp, MD, PhD, of @accordsresearch.bsky.social and @cuinternalmed.bsky.social, our Director of Research Ethics, recently co-authored a paper on ethical issues in organ transplantation. @cobioethics.bsky.social

Science today is a team sport—but what does it really mean to thrive in a #scientific team? Join our 3-part Leading and Teaming workshop series to learn key tools, skills, and resources needed to navigate #team science collaborations. 🗓️ 1/16, 2/20, and 3/6, 2026 @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

Meet Andrew Libby, PhD, MS, one of our K12 scholars. He studies changes in fat tissue after menopause to identify pathways that can be targeted to improve women’s health. Ultimately, he aims to pave the way for better interventions for postmenopausal women. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social

Many older adults risk falling rather than use a walker—because of stigma. Cathy Bodine, PhD, director of our I-Corps@CCTSI program, is changing that with a “sexy walker” that looks good, folds easily, and helps older adults stay active and confident. @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

Looking for an opportunity to share your pediatric research? Register to present a poster at our Pediatric Research Poster Session on January 9! ⌛ Poster deadline is December 22 @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @childrenscolo.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social, @kmess44.bsky.social

Our latest newsletter is out! Learn about how the CCTSI supports #cysticfibrosis research, our current pilot grant #funding opportunities, and upcoming programs and events. 👉 buff.ly/5UMbG59 @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @cupaccm.bsky.social, @kmess44.bsky.social

At our most recent ACCORDS Grand Rounds event, Laura Scherer, PhD spoke about "Open Science and Data Sharing: Why and How?" If you missed the live event, you can now watch it on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJtj...

Huge thanks to the incredible presenters at our annual Research Ethics Conference co-hosted with @cobioethics.bsky.social! Speakers included @citizencyborg.bsky.social and speakers from CU Boulder and Colorado State University, who explored topics from wearable tech to wastewater surveillance.

Improve your NIH #grant submission with the CCTSI's Pre-K and Pre-R grant review programs! They offer internal mock reviews and expert feedback to help you refine your submission. Pre-K LOI due 12/15: buff.ly/uSpc9xN Pre-R LOI due 12/11: buff.ly/Lx1HxIj @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

New NIH-supported research reveals PFAs (“forever chemicals") may harm #immune health in moms & babies. Found in food packaging & cookware, PFAS are in 95% of Americans' blood. These effects worsened as babies grew. 🧬

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

Are you a researcher developing novel methods or innovative tech? The CCTSI TM-Pilot Grant offers ~$700K to support innovations not currently available to CU Anschutz or CCTSI-affiliated institutions. ⏳ LOI Deadline: December 15, 2025 📝 Apply: buff.ly/mOYuKPd @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

Looking for the best place to conduct your #research? At the CCTSI, we’re proud to support high-quality #clinical research through our Clinical Translational Research Centers (CTRCs). @kmess44.bsky.social, @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social

If NIH's new funding criteria had been applied in 2014, over $1.9 billion in grants, including those that supported landmark studies in cancer screening and microbiome science, might have been cut. CCTSI was among the top programs flagged. 👉https://buff.ly/cf78Vor

We are excited to have bioengineer Dr. Craig Richard (pictured below) join our "Communicating Your Science to the Public" workshop next week as a facilitator. #scicomm

David Higgins, MD, MPH, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz and a pediatrician who researches vaccines, discusses the dangers of not vaccinating your children in this recent interview. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories...

We are so proud of our director, Ron Sokol, MD, FAASLD, for receiving the American Liver Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his lasting impact on #pediatric #liver care and pioneering research in liver diseases! 👏

Join us at @cuanschutz.bsky.social to honor those who have served our country. Tomorrow's Veterans Day Celebration is open to all and will feature two guest speakers and free lunch! 🗓️ Nov. 12 | 🕛 12–1 pm 📍 Bushnell Auditorium in Fitzsimons @cucombatcenter.bsky.social

Funding opportunity for junior & mentored #researchers! Our 2026 Child and Maternal Health (CMH) Pilot #Grant RFA is now posted. CMH-Pilot provides awards for researchers improving outcomes for children, pregnant women & new moms. 📅 LOI due Dec 8 🔗 Apply: buff.ly/WM65aan @cupediatrics.bsky.social

Biotechnologies that we wear, ingest, or allow to watch over us can improve health. But what ethical questions do they raise? 🧠 Join the @cobioethics.bsky.social Research Ethics Conference Nov. 13 to explore these issues. Featuring a keynote by @citizencyborg.bsky.social! #Bioethics

🚨 #Funding opportunity for junior & mentored #researchers! Our 2026 CO-Pilot #Grant RFA is now posted. Provides one-year awards for investigators & CU-CSU collaborative teams tackling translational science roadblocks. 📅 LOI due Dec 8 🔗 Apply: buff.ly/GUlAej8 @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

🗞️ CCTSI’s November Newsletter is out! ▶️ buff.ly/wgOJynR Check your inbox to see what this issue includes: ⭐ Groundbreaking research at Children's Hospital Colorado has revolutionized the treatment of cystic fibrosis over the years. ⭐ Funding opportunities and more!

🎉Congrats to Chloe Wildman, one of our amazing REDCap admins, for winning Rookie of the Year at #REDCapCon2025! This award honors a first-year REDCap administrator for active contributions to the global REDCap community forum. Way to represent the CCTSI! 👏 #REDCap

Want to stand out in your field with strong qualitative #data analysis skills? Check out our ATLAS.ti (qualitative data analysis software) short course — perfect for those in medicine, nursing, public health and beyond. 👉Self-paced course: buff.ly/3VdGgkT @childrensresearch.bsky.social