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Join us in celebrating Housestaff Appreciation Week! This week, we are recognizing the hard work and dedication shown by our fellows and residents. We are grateful for all that you do to support patients and our School of Medicine community!
February 2, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Join us in celebrating Housestaff Appreciation Week! This week, we are recognizing the hard work and dedication shown by our fellows and residents. We are grateful for all that you do to support patients and our School of Medicine community!
John Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA, cited many achievements over the last year and also recognized challenges facing the school community during yesterday's State of the School address. Read more about the event: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/sampson-state-of-the-school-2026
‘It’s Strong Because of You’: CU Anschutz School of Medicine Dean Reports on State of the School
Dean John Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA, celebrated significant achievements across clinical care, research, education, and community engagement.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:08 AM
John Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA, cited many achievements over the last year and also recognized challenges facing the school community during yesterday's State of the School address. Read more about the event: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/sampson-state-of-the-school-2026
We’re about to get underway! Follow along as we highlight the 2026 State of the School. 🧵⬇️
January 28, 2026 at 10:50 PM
We’re about to get underway! Follow along as we highlight the 2026 State of the School. 🧵⬇️
CU Anschutz School of Medicine professor John Steiner, MD, is taking on writing courses in retirement that blend scientific writing, AI, and research for early and mid-career researchers: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/scientific-writing-ai-course
Blending Scientific Writing, AI, and the ‘Creative Act’ of Research
CU Anschutz professor John Steiner, MD, is taking on writing courses in retirement that prioritize a new skill set for many early and mid-career researchers.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM
CU Anschutz School of Medicine professor John Steiner, MD, is taking on writing courses in retirement that blend scientific writing, AI, and research for early and mid-career researchers: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/scientific-writing-ai-course
Watch Dean Sampson's message for the new year where he talks about his vision for making the CU Anschutz School of Medicine top 10 within 10 years. https://youtu.be/6-yTp11JK6U?si=rxnjaCT1fzAbHSLM
Dean John H. Sampson's New Year's Address 2026
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January 27, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Watch Dean Sampson's message for the new year where he talks about his vision for making the CU Anschutz School of Medicine top 10 within 10 years. https://youtu.be/6-yTp11JK6U?si=rxnjaCT1fzAbHSLM
We invite you to join the Health Opportunities and Professional Engagement (HOPE) Office for the 2nd annual Unity Mixer on Thursday, February 5. This event is open to University students, faculty, and staff. Register here: https://bit.ly/49AsOt5
January 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
We invite you to join the Health Opportunities and Professional Engagement (HOPE) Office for the 2nd annual Unity Mixer on Thursday, February 5. This event is open to University students, faculty, and staff. Register here: https://bit.ly/49AsOt5
Bo Nix limped off the field after sustaining a season-ending ankle injury during the Bronco's AFC divisional-round playoff victory. We asked an orthopedic surgeon some common questions about ankle fractures and what’s needed to make a full recovery. https://bit.ly/45lABIO
January 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Bo Nix limped off the field after sustaining a season-ending ankle injury during the Bronco's AFC divisional-round playoff victory. We asked an orthopedic surgeon some common questions about ankle fractures and what’s needed to make a full recovery. https://bit.ly/45lABIO
VO2 max is the gold standard metric of fitness. Understanding this score can be an overall marker for health and help improve fitness for the long haul, says CU Anschutz sports cardiologist William Cornwell, MD. Learn more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/vo2-max-longevity
VO2 Max: What the Gold Standard Metric for Fitness Means for Longevity
CU Anschutz sports cardiologist William Cornwell, MD, says improving VO2 max is similar to saving for retirement -- it's better to start sooner.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:49 PM
VO2 max is the gold standard metric of fitness. Understanding this score can be an overall marker for health and help improve fitness for the long haul, says CU Anschutz sports cardiologist William Cornwell, MD. Learn more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/vo2-max-longevity
CU endocrinologist Leigh Perreault, MD, and her colleagues developed PATHWEIGH, as a way for primary care staff and patients to prioritize weight management by offering specialized clinic visits where clinicians can focus on weight management ⬇️
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PATHWEIGH: A Model Changing Weight Management For All
Specialized weight management primary care visits reversed population weight gain, CU Anschutz researchers say.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:49 PM
CU endocrinologist Leigh Perreault, MD, and her colleagues developed PATHWEIGH, as a way for primary care staff and patients to prioritize weight management by offering specialized clinic visits where clinicians can focus on weight management ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4sFk7F9
https://bit.ly/4sFk7F9
Join us on Wednesday, January 28 for the 2026 State of the School of Medicine. Registration is open for virtual and in-person attendance: https://cvent.me/YOvgl0
January 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Join us on Wednesday, January 28 for the 2026 State of the School of Medicine. Registration is open for virtual and in-person attendance: https://cvent.me/YOvgl0
Michael Harris-Love, DSC, MPT, PT, FAPTA, and his research colleagues published a literature review that stresses the need for standardized definitions and consensus-based guidelines for assessing muscle health: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/muscle-health-definition
January 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Michael Harris-Love, DSC, MPT, PT, FAPTA, and his research colleagues published a literature review that stresses the need for standardized definitions and consensus-based guidelines for assessing muscle health: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/muscle-health-definition
AIDA, a new AI tool developed by CU Anschutz faculty, summarizes patient electronic health records, allowing radiologists to get a clearer picture of each patient’s medical needs, which saves time and maximizes efficiency. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/radiology-aida-tool
New AI Tool Developed by CU Anschutz Faculty Helps Radiologists Maximize Efficiency
The tool developed by CU Anschutz researchers, called AIDA, summarizes patient electronic health records, allowing radiologists to get a clearer picture of each patient’s medical needs.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
AIDA, a new AI tool developed by CU Anschutz faculty, summarizes patient electronic health records, allowing radiologists to get a clearer picture of each patient’s medical needs, which saves time and maximizes efficiency. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/radiology-aida-tool
Ozempic for Arthritis? Orthopedics researcher Karin Payne, PhD, talks about the potential for GLP-1 agonists to ease symptoms in obese patients. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/arthritis-glp-1-agonists-obese-patient
Ozempic for Arthritis? GLP-1 Agonists Show Promise in Easing Symptoms in Obese Patients
GLP-1 agonists have shown promise in easing symptoms in obese arthritis patients.
Orthopedics researcher Karin Payne, PhD, talks about their potential.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Ozempic for Arthritis? Orthopedics researcher Karin Payne, PhD, talks about the potential for GLP-1 agonists to ease symptoms in obese patients. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/arthritis-glp-1-agonists-obese-patient
CU Anschutz physician-scientist Aaron Michels, MD, explains how teplizumab helps treat the underlying cause of type 1 diabetes — a key step forward in diabetes care. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/teplizumab-diabetes-drug-treatment
January 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
CU Anschutz physician-scientist Aaron Michels, MD, explains how teplizumab helps treat the underlying cause of type 1 diabetes — a key step forward in diabetes care. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/teplizumab-diabetes-drug-treatment
In dementia care, screenings offer insight, not diagnosis. CU Anschutz geriatrician Hillary Lum, MD, PhD, says that screenings, physical exams, and imaging all tell a different piece of a larger story in cognitive impairment. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/dementia-screening-diagnosis
In Dementia Care, Screenings Often Offer Insight, Not Diagnosis
Screenings, physical exams, and imaging all tell a different piece of a larger story in cognitive impairment, says CU Anschutz geriatrician Hillary Lum, MD, PhD.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
In dementia care, screenings offer insight, not diagnosis. CU Anschutz geriatrician Hillary Lum, MD, PhD, says that screenings, physical exams, and imaging all tell a different piece of a larger story in cognitive impairment. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/dementia-screening-diagnosis
The research of Christine Conageski, MD, principal investigator for the SELF-CERV trial, validated an at-home self-collection device for cervical cancer screenings. Conageski said the Teal Wand could move the needle on the cervical cancer screening gap. @cuobgynedu.bsky.social https://bit.ly/48Kv0hg
December 31, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The research of Christine Conageski, MD, principal investigator for the SELF-CERV trial, validated an at-home self-collection device for cervical cancer screenings. Conageski said the Teal Wand could move the needle on the cervical cancer screening gap. @cuobgynedu.bsky.social https://bit.ly/48Kv0hg
CU physician David Fleischer, MD, explains why a new peanut patch is a positive step for early intervention and how it may alleviate food allergy concerns for families. @cupediatrics.bsky.social
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December 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
CU physician David Fleischer, MD, explains why a new peanut patch is a positive step for early intervention and how it may alleviate food allergy concerns for families. @cupediatrics.bsky.social
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GLP-1s were a hot topic this year. Joseph Schacht, PhD, co-director of the Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment, is investigating whether the pill form of Ozempic could help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their cravings to drink. https://bit.ly/44wI2w9
CU Researcher Studying Effects of GLP-1 Drugs on Alcohol Addiction
Joseph Schacht, PhD, of the CU School of Medicine, is investigating whether the pill form of Ozempic can curb alcohol cravings.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
GLP-1s were a hot topic this year. Joseph Schacht, PhD, co-director of the Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment, is investigating whether the pill form of Ozempic could help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their cravings to drink. https://bit.ly/44wI2w9
The Rural Program celebrated 20 years of training CU Anschutz medical students and preparing them for careers in rural and frontier communities in Colorado and across the country.
Learn more about the legacy and impact of the program: https://bit.ly/4nFiVOD
Learn more about the legacy and impact of the program: https://bit.ly/4nFiVOD
December 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Rural Program celebrated 20 years of training CU Anschutz medical students and preparing them for careers in rural and frontier communities in Colorado and across the country.
Learn more about the legacy and impact of the program: https://bit.ly/4nFiVOD
Learn more about the legacy and impact of the program: https://bit.ly/4nFiVOD
Movement Disorders Center faculty members were the first in the nation to complete deep brain stimulation programming using new electrode identifier and adaptive brain stimulation technology following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in February. https://bit.ly/4oYLA1y
December 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Movement Disorders Center faculty members were the first in the nation to complete deep brain stimulation programming using new electrode identifier and adaptive brain stimulation technology following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in February. https://bit.ly/4oYLA1y
Medical students Grace Thompson and Cabrey Allison take their medical education into the community and help make toys more accessible to children with disabilities. Learn more about their adaptive toy workshop: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/adaptive-toy-som-students
Serious About Play: CU Anschutz Medical Students Host Adaptive Toy Workshop
Medical students Grace Thompson and Cabrey Allison take their medical education into the community and help make toys more accessible to children with disabilities.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Medical students Grace Thompson and Cabrey Allison take their medical education into the community and help make toys more accessible to children with disabilities. Learn more about their adaptive toy workshop: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/adaptive-toy-som-students
Save the date for the 2026 State of the School of Medicine! A reception celebrating our recent accreditation will immediately follow Dean Sampson's address. Registration for both in-person and virtual attendance will be available in January.
December 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Save the date for the 2026 State of the School of Medicine! A reception celebrating our recent accreditation will immediately follow Dean Sampson's address. Registration for both in-person and virtual attendance will be available in January.
Researchers aren’t sure what causes visual snow syndrome, but early work by CU Anschutz neuro-ophthalmologist Victoria Pelak, MD, may help lead to effective treatment therapies. Learn more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/visual-snow-syndrome-survey-migraines
December 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Researchers aren’t sure what causes visual snow syndrome, but early work by CU Anschutz neuro-ophthalmologist Victoria Pelak, MD, may help lead to effective treatment therapies. Learn more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/visual-snow-syndrome-survey-migraines
Take a look back at the top stories of 2025, highlighting research, clinical care, and education across the CU Anschutz School of Medicine. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/top-10-2025-som-stories
December 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Take a look back at the top stories of 2025, highlighting research, clinical care, and education across the CU Anschutz School of Medicine. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/top-10-2025-som-stories