We had an amazing turnout for this week’s Grand Rounds featuring @RWalensky, 19th Director of the CDC 👏 Her talk, “Lessons from the Front Lines of Public Health,” offered powerful insights on leadership and medicine.

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. 🌟 https://bit.ly/3LL5A9U

Endocrine Grand Rounds: Dr Neda Rasouli presented on some new indications and new drugs in the incretin world. #diabetes #weightmanagement #Cardiovascular #peripheralarterydisease and more! @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

Endocrine Research Conference: Dr Vienna Brunt from Nephrology spoke on her work related to the connection between #kidney disease and #cardiovascular disease. @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

Early morning sunrise on @cuanschutz.bsky.social @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

Sergejs Berdnikovs, PhD, joins @cupaccm.bsky.social as Director of Asthma & Allergy Research — leading innovative work on how metabolism & immunity connect to drive disease. “The future of biomedical science is integration.” 🌟 https://bit.ly/47E3AYE

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Candy, pumpkin spice, and sugar everywhere — but what happens when your body gets too much of it? Tim McGinnis, MD shares how to enjoy your treats without the sugar crash. 🍬

For the first time, Mentorship Academy was held outside the U.S., bringing 70 physicians together in Tokyo to explore mentorship in medicine. Led by Vineet Chopra, MD, MSc, Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, and Richard Zane, MD, the event bridged global approaches to leadership. 🌎🌟 https://bit.ly/47g29AD

Congrats to August’s Staff Elevation Award recipient, Lisa Kornfeld, Research Services Program Manager in the CU Anschutz Division of Renal Disease & Hypertension! Her nominator calls her “the consummate professional… leading by kindness and patience that inspire our entire group.” 👏

After his lung cancer diagnosis, @drcamidge.bsky.social created the 90-Day Challenge — a way to reclaim time between scans by doing something meaningful. From yoga to painting, he chose purpose over fear – news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...

Meet Hirsh Elhence, MD! 👋 Drawn to medicine for its balance of intellect & empathy, Dr. Elhence hopes to become a hepatologist & clinician-researcher focused on liver & bile duct cancers. Originally from Dallas, he’s lived in New Hampshire, San Francisco, & LA — & now calls Denver home! 🌟

What happens after surviving an opioid overdose? A new CU study led by Paul Christine, MD, PhD, reveals that 5.1% of overdose hospitalizations involve hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, a condition that can cause severe disability or death. https://bit.ly/4qmsi8f

October is #LiverAwarenessMonth 💚 We sat down with transplant hepatologist (@cugastrohep.bsky.social) Dr. Avash Kalra to share key tips for keeping your liver healthy — from preventive screenings to everyday choices that matter.

Fall colors on @cuanschutz.bsky.social We do have a lovely campus. @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

At CU Anschutz, Exsera BioLabs is changing how rare diseases are diagnosed. Led by Drs. Ashley Frazer-Abel & Viji Nandakumar, the lab specializes in complement & autoimmune testing—helping uncover complex conditions and advance new treatments. 🌟 https://bit.ly/4qdKe4U

Congrats to the @cugastrohep.bsky.social faculty recognized for their excellence in divisional impact, leadership, & collaboration — driving innovation and community across all career stages. 🌟💙 Check out the full list of awardees: https://bit.ly/4nVeTT9

For over a decade, Dr. Sarah Beck has met with veterans to turn medical jargon into empowering lessons. Through the Healthy Aging Group, she’s helping older adults learn, connect, and advocate for their health. 🌟💙 bit.ly/4nV9YS4

This past weekend our second year endo fellows joined the #diabetes dialog at the Barbara Davis Center @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

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! 💙

The @cuendocrinology.bsky.social Beta Cells team raised nearly $10K during the ADA Rocky Mountain Tour de Cure! 🚴‍♀️🔥 Funds support diabetes awareness and research through @amdiabetesassn.bsky.social #CUMedicine #TourdeCure #DiabetesResearch

Endocrine grand rounds: A tribute to Dr Falko as he begins to enjoy the retirement phase. He has a long amazing career, notable for many things, including establishing the #lipid apheresis center here. @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

Our latest newsletter is out! Learn about how the CCTSI is supporting #researchers through our pilot #grants and mark your calendars with our upcoming programs and events, such as our 11/13 Research Ethics Conference. 👉 buff.ly/QqUOBe3 @cobioethics.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

A new @ajkd.bsky.social study led by Sixto Giusti, MD found that Hispanic kidney transplant recipients had better post-transplant outcomes than non-Hispanic White patients — despite significant barriers to care. 🔗 bit.ly/48Q3TSc

Bobby Click is one step closer to donating part of his liver to save a stranger’s life. 💚 But first came the biopsy — and all the emotions that come with it. Part 2 of our Living Donor Series is here. @cugastrohep.bsky.social https://bit.ly/46VB4kC

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!