Meet Heide Ford, PhD! She is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology where she studies how tumor cells change during development enabling them to survive in unlikely circumstances! Outside of research, Heide likes to spend her time in the mountains, playing the violin, and reading!

Meet Dr. Katherine Fantauzzo, an associate professor at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus! She studies how the facial bones develop at the cellular level. Outside of research, she likes to hike and watch independent films!

Meet Dr. Martin Breuss, an assistant professor at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus! Martin studies birth defects in children and how they arise when they aren't present in the patents. He also loves getting outdoors on the bike or playing kick-ball!

Meet Dr. Adam Green, an associate professor at Children's Hospital Colorado! Adam studies pediatric gliomas, a type of brain cancer, in order find new treatments. He also loves getting outdoors and singing karaoke!

Meet Immunology and Microbiology Professor, Kelly Doran! Kelly studies how bacteria can cause fatal brain infections in newborns, in hopes of uncovering ways to prevent and treat the infection. She also loves being a mother, hiking, and listening to music from Harry Styles!

Hey everyone, meet Lacey! She is a PhD candidate in the Bioengineering Program!

Meet Dr. Devin Effinger! He studies how psychedelic drugs work in the brain and how they can be used to treat multiple disorders. Outside of research, Devin runs on trails, climbs rocks, and snowboards!

Meet Dr. Kurt Beam! He studies how our brains control the movement of our muscles. Outside of the lab, you might find Kurt tending his vegetable garden!

Hey everyone, meet Dr. Robert Dietz, MD, PhD! He studies how brain injuries are different between children and adults. He also likes to play the banjo!

ITS HERE! Another PB Gong show! This time we are teaming up with SACNAS to present research in an accessible manner to the public! Come out on August 3rd from 5-7 at Ratio Beerworks. I hear there may even be a $50 people's choice award...

Meet Dr. Aimee Bernard! Aimee is involved in science education and communication. She likes to stay active with kick boxing and spending time with her French bulldogs!

Celebrating Cathy Bodine, PhD, director of our I-Corps@CCTSI program, for her impactful work to improve #accessibility for individuals with #disabilities, especially older adults. Learn more! @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @tomflaigmd.bsky.social, @cuinnovations.bsky.social

Measles cases are rising across the US, with 800 reported cases, mostly in Texas, and three confirmed in Colorado. @drhigginsmd.bsky.social of @cupediatrics.bsky.social shares how we can prevent a larger outbreak in CO with increased vaccination rates. 💉 @accordsresearch.bsky.social

Meet Neuroscience Graduate Student, Danae Mitchell! Danae studies how the skull and brain develop which may help those with neurodevelopmental disorders. She also loves martial arts and the GNX album by Kendrick Lamar! @cudevbio.bsky.social @cupediatrics.bsky.social

Meet Dr. Ece Bayram! Dr. Bayram studies brain disease, like Parkinson's and how these diseases affect people differently. Dr. Bayram is also a science advocate, explorer and is currently loving the song, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen!

📥 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: 5/28 📅 June 6, noon-2pm @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @childrensresearch.bsky.social

‪@moadlc.bsky.social‬ is one of our #SciComm video experts and facilitators in our "Communicating Your Science to the Public" workshop series. Check out her essay in Science Magazine’s Working Life section!

Meet Dr. Emily Bates! Dr. Bates studies how cells communicate to form our face and brain. She is a curious scientist who loves mentoring students and is passionate about music and outdoor activities! @cupediatrics.bsky.social @cudevbio.bsky.social @emilybateslab.bsky.social

Take a tour of our Clinical Translational Research Center (CTRC) with Jose Castillo-Mancilla, MD. Watch to learn about how we conduct #research in our #CTRC! @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social

Kyla Ost, PhD, a fungi researcher and assistant professor of immunology and microbiology, answers the question on the minds of many “The Last of Us” fans ⬇️

Meet Dr. Beth Tamburini! Dr. Tamburini studies how the immune system works to protect us infection. She is also a lover of the outdoors, and once worked as a wildland fire fighter!

Its the weekend!! Why not go outside, pop in an earbud, and relax with our amazing interviews with the researchers of the medicines of tomorrow here with the Science Bridge. open.spotify.com/show/0Q0bn3G...

To close out Women's History Month, we're sharing this feature from the CU Dept. of Family Medicine, which highlights ACCORDS Director, Jerica Berge, PhD, MPH, LMFT, CFLE, and our Qualitative & Mixed Methods Core Director, Brooke Dorsey Holliman PhD, MA. news.cuanschutz.edu/family-medic...

Congrats to the recipients of the 2025 University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Research Awards, which recognize the dedication and hard work of our research community. Their outstanding contributions are paving the way for future research impact!

Thats our Vice President! Congrats Art!

Hey everyone! We’ve reached 5 episodes! Our newest interview with Post-Doc Alum and @activemotifusa.bsky.social’s Dr. Rwik Sen is up and running! Come listen to his journey from academic craniofacial research to the private sector now!! open.spotify.com/show/0Q0bn3G...

Our third episode is now live! We talked with Dr. Curtis Henry about his scientific journey, his research on cells in the immune system (T-cells), and the importance of diversity! We hope you enjoy this episode!

Meet Dr. Tonya Brunetti! Dr. Brunetti studies the 'written language' in your DNA to uncover why cells act certain ways. She is also a huge baker, fashion fan and animal lover!

STEM Poster Day this year was a success! Thank you to all our volunteers, organizers and presenters! Check out the CU Newsroom article about this here: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/ste...

Join us for the 16th Annual Women's Health Research Day hosted by the Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research at @cuanschutz.bsky.social! Sessions are free to attend and are open to students, staff, faculty and the community. 📅 March 20

On Tuesday, young CU School of Medicine researchers showcased their work at the annual STEM Poster Day at the Colorado State Capitol ⬇️ news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/ste...

Excellent piece by Dr. Aimee Bernard and colleagues about the enormous importance of federal funding for scientific research. frontporchne.com/opinion-the-... @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social

Today’s STEM Day at the capital was a success! My students worked so hard on making posters that were accessible and highlighted all the important work we are doing! @projbridgeco.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social

SAVE THE DATE: Come out to the CO capitol March 11 to connect with local scientists! STEM Poster Day is one of our most exciting events where we are able to communicate with the public and our local government! Science communication is more important than ever right now!

@lindseyforco.bsky.social & @shannonbird4co.bsky.social I live in y'alls district and will be talking about the link between sugar on the 🧠 and Alzheimer's in @drkimberleybruce.bsky.social 's lab at @cuanschutz.bsky.social with @projbridgeco.bsky.social. Hope to see y'all there!

In today's fast-paced, information-rich world, effectively communicating your research is more important than ever. But where do you start? That’s where The Dissemination Inspiration Library comes in. 🌐 Inspiration Library: https://buff.ly/3UPWSca @bmkwan.bsky.social, @heathergilmartin.bsky.social

Hi everyone! Our third episode is now available! For this episode, we sat down with Destiny DeNicola, the 2023 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) winner at CU Anschutz. We talked with Destiny about her journey into science, her research as a molecular biology PhD student, and her experience as a 3MT competitor!

How is medical research helping kids with cystic fibrosis? Jordana Hoppe, MD, of Children's Hospital Colorado is advancing what one parent calls a "miracle" CF drug with her research at our pediatric Clinical Translational Research Center. @cupediatrics.bsky.social, @cumedicalschool.bsky.social

Check out this op-ed written by all 6 basic science chairs at CU Anschutz and me about the critical need for science funding frontporchne.com

Hey! Are you interested in medical science? Do you want to get to know the people behind the scenes of medical research? Tune in now to the Science Bridge Podcast!! We’ve got 4 episodes up and running, with many more interviews with the scientists at UC Anschutz on the way!

Meet Dr. Kim Arena! Dr. Arena studies development and injury of the spinal cord using fish! She loves the outdoors, especially the ocean and trails and has a love for pop punk music and fantasy books like Fourth Wing!

Meet Dr. Abhirupa Ghosh! Dr. Ghosh studies how bacteria are able to resist antibiotic treatments using bioinformatics. She has also been a lifetime lover of nature and enjoys painting and reading!

Overwhelmed by conflicting health advice? Misinformation is rampant in the realm of health and nutrition. @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social of the CU Anschutz Dept of Immunology & Microbiology explains how to spot misinformation to help you distinguish valid health information from pseudoscience.

SAVE THE DATE: Come out to the CO capitol March 11 to connect with local scientists! STEM Poster Day is one of our most exciting events where we are able to communicate with the public and our local government! Science communication is more important than ever right now!

Winter wonderland or @cuanschutz.bsky.social? Feeling extra cozy on campus today. ❄️

#CUAnschutz researchers have discovered that some CAR-T cells engineered to fight #cancer and other conditions carry the memory of past encounters with bacteria, viruses and other antigens within them, a finding that may allow scientists to manufacture the cells in more precise and targeted ways. ⬇️

Stop by the Pediatric Research Poster Session tomorrow. Come to encourage new collaborations and ideas! https://buff.ly/2M3vPab 🕒 Noon-2pm 📍 Children's Hospital Colorado's Conference Center on the 2nd floor in Mt. Princeton and Mt. Yale. @cupediatrics.bsky.social

Our second episode is now live! We interviewed immunologist Dr. Aimee Bernard on her journey into science, her passion for teaching, and the need for effective science communication.

The deadline for STEM poster day at the capitol has been EXTENDED to Jan 31! Submit your abstract soon to secure a spot. This is a great opportunity to talk to legislatures about science and why it is important :-)

We are so excited to launch our podcast on January 15! To follow our other social media accounts, as well as listen to the podcast, please see our Linktree! linktr.ee/sciencebridg...