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Bridging the communication gap between scientists and communities by giving researchers opportunities to engage the public. Based in Aurora, CO Insta: ProjBridgeCO

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Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Mar 17

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...

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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!

Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Sep 8

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!

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Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Jul 28

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!

Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Jul 14

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!

Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Jun 30

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!

Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Jun 25

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...

Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · May 28

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!

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CCTSI @cctsi.bsky.social · May 12

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

Dr. Cathy Bodine: A Lifelong Commitment to Innovation and Inclusion

Dr. Cathy Bodine (PhD ‘02), an esteemed alumna of the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) and professor of bioengineering in the College of Engineering, Design and Computing, has built an…

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CCTSI @cctsi.bsky.social · May 14

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. 💉
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As measles cases increase across the country, can Colorado doctors prevent an outbreak here?

There are more than 800 cases of measles in the U.S., and three of them are in Colorado. So how are health officials working to stop measles from spreading in our state? And what are they doing to…

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Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · May 14

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

Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Apr 30

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!

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CCTSI @cctsi.bsky.social · Apr 29

📥 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

Pediatric Poster Session Registration

Poster display highlighting recent and ongoing clinical, translational and basic research activities

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CCTSI @cctsi.bsky.social · Apr 30

‪@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!

Mel Ortiz-Alvarez @moadlc.bsky.social · Apr 30

April was jam-packed with #SciComm activities for me! Read more about them on my latest #Substack!

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Monthly SciComm WrapUp: April 2025

A brief summary of what fun sci-comm things I did in the month of April!

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Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Apr 17

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

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CCTSI @cctsi.bsky.social · Apr 11

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!
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LAB TOUR. CU Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) with TLaS

Have you ever wondered what the doctors and scientists do on the University of Colorado Anschutz medical campus? If you answered 'YES,' this video is for you...

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CU Anschutz School of Medicine @cumedicalschool.bsky.social · Apr 16

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 ⬇️

Are Fungi Going to Turn Us into Zombies? Probably Not.

HBO's hit show 'The Last of Us' has many wondering about whether cordyceps fungi can turn us into zombies. We asked a CU fungi researcher.

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Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Apr 2

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!

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The Science Bridge Podcast @sciencebridgepod.bsky.social · Mar 29

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.

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The Science Bridge

Podcast · Project Bridge at CU Anschutz · Join us as we explore groundbreaking research at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. Hosted by current research trainees, this biweekly podcast d...

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Mar 31

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...

Shining a Spotlight on our DFM Women in STEM for Women’s History Month!

Celebrating Women's History month by recognizing inspiring women in STEM from the Department of Family Medicine.

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CCTSI @cctsi.bsky.social · Apr 1

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!

Awards Ceremony Celebrates Research Excellence

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus honored recipients of the 2025 CU Anschutz Research Awards on Feb. 19 during a hybrid ceremony.

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Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Mar 24

Thats our Vice President! Congrats Art!

Molecular Biology Ph.D. Program // CU Anschutz @molbcu.bsky.social · Mar 21

Congratulations to Molecular Biology student Art Wolin of Heide Ford's lab @heidefordlab.bsky.social for successfully defending his PhD!

A flyer advertising the thesis defense talk of PhD student Art Wolin

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The Science Bridge Podcast @sciencebridgepod.bsky.social · Mar 24

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!!

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Ep #5: Dr. Rwik Sen on becoming a Field Application Scientist

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The Science Bridge Podcast @sciencebridgepod.bsky.social · Feb 21

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!

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Project Bridge CO @projbridgeco.bsky.social · Mar 24

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!