In her TEDxCU talk, Aimee Bernard, PhD, brings an insider perspective on why communication training is an essential part of scientific education. Watch her ‘On the Contrary’ talk here: https://youtu.be/zpqRMWWnDZI?si=gSGnPMhm9woQrkiD @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social

Uterine cancer is the 4th most common cancer among U.S. women. Rates of diagnoses and deaths are rising, and non-white women tend to have poorer outcomes. A @cucancercenter.bsky.social specialist explains uterine cancer. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

In our latest Q&A, CU Anschutz Cancer Center's Jill Alldredge, MD, helps us better understand premature menopause and fertility issues induced by cancer treatments ⬇️ https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/alldredge-chemopause-premature-menopause-oncofertility

Amid the war in Ukraine, injuries and deaths have mounted, along with infections that resist antibiotics. Now, faculty at CU Emergency Medicine have partnered with medical pros in Ukraine to find new ways to treat infected wounds. @cuemergency.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

For women with cancer, there’s an arsenal of therapies to help control or cure their disease. But sometimes, those treatments can cause premature menopause. A CU Anschutz Cancer Center gynecologic oncologist explains "chemopause." @cuanschutz.bsky.social. #cucityofhealth @cucancercenter.bsky.social

COLORADO STUDENT JOURNALISTS WIN NATIONAL HONORS: The Society of Professional Journalists has announced national winners of the Mark of Excellence Awards. Here are the Colorado honorees. @spj-posts.bsky.social

Founding director Vik Bebarta, MD, talks about the origins of the CU Anschutz Combat Medicine Research Center, which was built to bridge the gap between civilian researchers and the military. Read the story from the Spring edition of the Medicine Today magazine: https://bit.ly/3RChV3e

Led locally by CU Anschutz Cancer Center's Marie Wood, MD, EvoPAR, a worldwide clinical trial, is investigating a pair of new therapies for advanced breast cancer: https://bit.ly/4nTAEU6

"This study is looking for ways to improve outcomes." A CU Anschutz Cancer Center member is recruiting women with a certain type of difficult-to-treat advanced breast cancer for a worldwide clinical trial investigating a pair of new therapies. #cucityofhealth @cucancercenter.bsky.social

"This research could really impact care moving forward.” ⏬ Study by @cueyecenter.bsky.social alumni and faculty found that premature infants of asthmatic mothers were more than twice as likely to need treatment for ROP, a leading cause of childhood blindness. news.cuanschutz.edu/ophthalmolog...

Throughout history, many key advances of emergency medicine have happened on the battlefield. Today, the Combat Medicine Research Center at @cuanschutz.bsky.social helps solve medical challenges facing military forces, and translates that research to improve health care at home. #cucityofhealth

Thrilled to see my stories in the latest issue of the @cumedicalschool.bsky.social magazine, edited by the talented Kara Mason with Mark Couch and Chanthy Na! Also great stories by Kara, Tayler Shaw and Greg Glasgow and photography by Melissa Santorelli! ⬇️ medschool.cuanschutz.edu/deans-office...

SEEKING CHAPTER BOARD CANDIDATES -- DEADLINE MAY 22: Help SPJ Colorado Pro remain a robust chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and carry out its mission of “encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior." Here's how. ⬇️

To better understand your risk of cancer, it helps to know your family health history. Learn more from CU Anschutz Cancer Center experts: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/ku-lowery-family-cancer-history

A @cumedicalschool.bsky.social faculty member creates a training technology for intraosseous injections into the bones of children. @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

‼️ New venue! Due to inclement weather, the CU Anschutz School of Medicine Hooding and Oath Ceremony has moved indoors to the Anschutz Health Sciences Building Atrium on Monday, May 18, at 10:15 a.m. ➡️ More information is available here: https://bit.ly/42AGaRM

CU Anschutz School of Medicine student Chiagoziem Anigbogu is looking to give back and continue his growth as a mentor as he heads to a neurological surgery residency: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/2026-som-graduation-anigbogu

CU Anschutz Cancer Center's Tejas Patil, MD, and Peter Fecci, MD, PhD, are joining forces to investigate a new way to treat leptomeningeal disease stemming from a form of lung cancer: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/patil-fecci-leptomeningeal-disease

Throughout history, medical innovations on the battlefield have led to better care for civilians. Colorado students explored that connection at @cuanschutz.bsky.social as part of National History Day Colorado, hosted by Combat Medicine Research Center. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

As a child, Chiagoziem Anigbogu left Nigeria for America. Now he sees an opportunity to "reach back and give back" through medicine. A profile of one of our outstanding @cumedicalschool.bsky.social 2026 graduates. @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

Our friends at the Denver Press Club are honoring five luminaries of Colorado media with Hall of Fame induction this week. Click on the link in the first comment to learn how you can join in the celebration.

SPJ Colorado Pro board members Doug Bell and Marco Cummings met this week with University of Denver journalism students from the DU Clarion. Bell presented “How to Get a Job in Media,” sharing advice on breaking into the journalism industry. Photos: DU Clarion staff photographer Carter Schwent.

To better understand your risk of cancer, it helps to know your family health history. It’s estimated that 5% to 10% of cancers are inherited in families. My latest story for the @cucancercenter.bsky.social #cucityofhealth @cuanschutz.bsky.social

Scenes from last night's celebration of life for Fred Brown at the Denver Press Club. More details and photos at our Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram channels.

When cancer spreads to membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord, the outlook is grim. Now, two @cucancercenter.bsky.social members are joining forces to investigate a new way to treat the disease. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

NEWSLETTER: Updates on our May 7 celebration of the life of Fred Brown, our Top of the Rockies Awards gathering, our mentorship program and more. Get caught up here. ⬇️

Are young people safe from these cancers? Are they always caused by smoking? What about mouthwash and cell phones? Carissa Thomas, MD, PhD, FACS, sets the record straight ⬇️ https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/thomas-head-neck-cancer-myths

Congratulations to the 2026 Distinguished Clinician and Distinguished Faculty Professionalism awardees! Read more about this year's recipients: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/2026-distinguished-clinician-faculty-professionalism-awards

In this Q&A, we turned to Linda Overholser, MD, MPH, to better understand the unique challenges facing survivors of pediatric cancer ⬇️ https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/overholser-pediatric-cancer-survivorship

SPJ TOP OF THE ROCKIES WINNERS! Out of nearly 2,100 entries from newsrooms across Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming, here are last year's finest achievements in journalism as recognized last night at our annual awards reception. Winners here! ⬇️ spjcolorado.org/2026/04/25/t...

SPJ INDIVIDUAL AWARDS HONOREES! Our chapter recognized the best of the best in Colorado journalism Saturday at our annual awards reception. More on the honorees here. ⬇️ spjcolorado.org/2026/03/25/s...

Humanism. Integrity. Respect. Service. Those values were recognized last night as @cumedicalschool.bsky.social faculty were honored at the school’s annual Distinguished Clinician and Distinguished Faculty Professionalism Awards Photos: Melissa Santorelli. @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

In most cases, the best way to combat cancer is to catch it early. Dan Rathke knows that well. And Sachin Wani, MD, an esophageal cancer expert at @cucancercenter.bsky.social who successfully treated Rathke, says new, non-invasive technologies can help boost screening rates. #cucityofhealth

Join us on May 7 as we pay tribute to Fred Brown – our brother in journalism, our ethical soul, and a loving husband – at a Celebration of Life. Details here. ⬇️ spjcolorado.org/2026/04/22/f...

Hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. But it often goes undiagnosed. Now, researchers at @cuanschutz.bsky.social are studying the most effective ways to offer hep C testing at emergency departments. @cuemergency.bsky.social @cumedicalschool.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

Is there a connection between cannabis use and brain development? A review by CU Anschutz psychiatry professor Bryon Adinoff, MD, finds no hard evidence that significant brain development continues until age 25. https://bit.ly/4t3FDDz

Deepest thanks to our friends at the national Society of Professional Journalists for this tribute to our fallen brother. @spj-posts.bsky.social

J-STUDENTS: YOU'RE NOT ALONE! SPJ Colorado Pro is launching a mentorship program designed to connect working journalists with Colorado college students. Details here. ⬇️

Pediatric cancer is usually survivable. But as survivors reach adulthood, many will face unique challenges, from physical and psychosocial issues to navigating the complex world of adult health care. @cucancercenter.bsky.social @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

SPJ has renamed its national award for ethics in journalism in recognition of our departed friend Fred Brown, a veteran Colorado journalist, champion of high ethical standards for journalism, and a longtime state and national SPJ leader. Also, a celebration of Fred's life is planned for May 7.

When an addiction psychiatrist and substance-use-disorder authority “kept hearing this concern about using cannabis before age 25 because the brain is still developing,” he was puzzled. He knew of no evidence supporting that claim. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

JOB ALERT FOR A WRITER!! The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine is hiring a Content Specialist and Writer for out team. Details and how to apply here. ⬇️ cu.taleo.net/careersectio...

SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS! On Local News Day, April 9, learn more about several of metro Denver's independent community newsrooms at a free fundraising/networking event at 5 p.m. at the Denver Press Club. RSVP here. ⬇️ denverpressclub.wildapricot.org/event-6627210

A study of thousands of Colorado patients who were prescribed GLP-1 drugs – among the most talked-about medications of recent years – reveals that four out of 10 of these prescriptions were never filled. My latest story for @cuemergency.bsky.social at @cuanschutz.bsky.social. #cucityofhealth

Our tribute to "Ethical Fred," our fallen friend, guide, and journalistic giant.

Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, @cuemergency.bsky.social professor and founding director of the CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative, talks about an initiative to train more people to find effective ways to prevent firearms injuries. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social at @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth

We can't stop thinking about #MatchDay! Read the event recap to reminisce with us: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/match-day-2026

As part of an international study, Nikita Pozdeyev, MD, and Christopher Gignoux, PhD, uncovered previously-unknown genetic variants linked to thyroid cancer, along with clues to predict the cancer’s aggressiveness ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4t6uvFh

BEST OF THE BEST! SPJ Colorado Pro is announcing recipients of our annual individual awards for excellence in journalism. This year’s honorees are Linda Carpio Shapley, Jeremy Jojola, Doug Cosper (posthumous) and the Aurora Sentinel. Join us April 25 for the presentation. Info here. ⬇️

A sweeping global study of genetic data from nearly 2.9 million people led by @cucancercenter.bsky.social members has uncovered hundreds of previously-unknown genetic variants linked to thyroid cancer and other thyroid diseases. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social #cucityofhealth