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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · 9h

Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR ACCORDS researchers are collaborating on this effort! #Collaboration news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...

CU Cancer Center Leader Jamie Studts, PhD, Receives NIH Grant to Improve Lung Cancer Screening Programs Nationwide

Jamie Studts, PhD, has received an NIH grant to launch a multi-phase process to improve lung cancer screening efforts at 60 sites across the U.S.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · 7d

Join us Tuesday for Pediatric Research Day! This event highlights and recognizes the broad range of #pediatric #research being conducted across campus and facilitates future collaborations between child health #researchers. View agenda and register: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/pediatrics/p...

Pediatric Research Day

Pediatrics Research Day hosted by University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and the Colorado Child Health Research Institute.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jul 31

Youth advisory boards are becoming more important to engage young people in research, however, little is known of the effectiveness of giving adolescents a voice. A project from CU researchers will set a new standard for inclusion of youth in research practices.

Establishing Best Practices to Engage Youth in Research

A team of CU researchers led by Stephen Scott, MD, MPH, and Sarah Brewer, PhD, MPA, received funding from PCORI to study the effectiveness of youth advisory boards.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jul 24

Lucas Orth, PharmD, and Jamie Feinstein, MD, MPH, play an important role in care of children with complex medical conditions. Through their research they hope to improve children’s safety, the effectiveness of care, and reduce unnecessary costs. news.cuanschutz.edu/accords/pedi...

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jul 17

Laura Scherer, PhD, and a team of researchers have updated a training program that is more user-friendly and has expanded to address the complex problem-solving that often occurs when managing multiple chronic conditions. Learn more about their approach:

Creating a More User-Friendly Shared Decision-Making Tool for Physicians

A team of CU researchers led by Laura Scherer, PhD, won the contract to revise AHRQ’s shared decision-making clinician training program.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jul 14

Pragmatic Research Planning Workshop applications close on July 21st or until all spots have been filled!

This workshop includes one in-person session (August 22) and one virtual session (September 5). Participants must attend both sessions. Apply here:

Pragmatic Research Planning Workshop

Day 1: August 22, 2025, 8:30-5:00pm MT (in person); Day 2: September 5, 2025, 8:30-1:00pm MT (virtual)

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jul 10

Approximately 14% of adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease; nearly half of those are racial and ethnic minoritized people. Learn how Lilia Cervantes, MD, and Russell Glasgow, PhD, use implementation science to address kidney health disparities.

CU Researchers Use Implementation Science to Advance Equity for Patients With Kidney Disease

Lilia Cervantes, MD, and Russell Glasgow, PhD, highlight the important role of implementation science in addressing kidney health disparities among minoritized groups.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jul 3

Christopher Stille, MD, founded and continues to co-lead a national research network to support health systems for children with special health care needs and their families. Learn more about CYSHCNet:

Partnering with Families to Improve Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Christopher Stille, MD, has spent his 30-year career improving care for children with special health care needs and their families.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jul 2

Mark your calendars for Pediatric Research Day on Tuesday, October 7th! Learn more here:

Pediatric Research Day

The Department of Pediatrics, Colorado Child Health Research Institute (CCHRI) and Adult & Child Center for Outcomes Research & Delivery Science (ACCORDS) are hosting Pediatric Research Day on…

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 28

Denver Pride begins today!

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 27

As we end Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we want to highlight the work of Channing Tate, PhD, MPH. Inspired by dementia and Alzheimer's diagnoses in her family , Tate has dedicated her career to serving the most vulnerable in our health care system. news.cuanschutz.edu/accords/cu-r...

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 25

Another successful #biketoworkday for the ACCORDS crew! @cuanschutz.bsky.social

A group of seven men, three women, and a child, smiling with their arms around each other. They're wearing bike helmets after completing Bike to Work Day.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 24

Applications are open for the Pragmatic Research Planning Workshop. Participants will engage in learning & interactive sessions with experts to workshop a potential pragmatic study and walk away with a study design suitable for grant proposal. Apply here: calendar.cuanschutz.edu/event/accord...

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 19

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Join us in celebrating today by attending a virtual Community Building Circle at 12 p.m. Learn more here: calendar.cuanschutz.edu/event/anschu...

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 18

For Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month we're highlighting the work of Channing Tate, PhD, MPH. Her experiences caring for family members with dementia has guided her research to improve care for the most vulnerable people in our health care system. Learn more:

CU Researcher Works to Improve Dementia and Hospice Care in Underserved Communities

Inspired by her family, Channing Tate, PhD, has dedicated her career to serving the most vulnerable people in our health care system.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 12

ACCORDS investigator, Halden Scott, MD, and five co-authors from ACCORDS, published an article earlier this week on their controlled trial of a screening tool for pediatric sepsis.

Read the publication here: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 11

Last week, COPRH Con attendees heard from national experts about the importance of team science and the future of pragmatic research. Read the conference highlights here:

2025 COPRH Con Gathering Elevates Role of Team Science in Health Research

The 6th annual Colorado Pragmatic Research in Health Conference (COPRH Con) emphasized the role of team science for the future of pragmatic research.

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CU Anschutz Department of Medicine @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social · Jun 6

“I transitioned to research to change policy for all people with kidney disease, regardless of immigration status.” –@cervantes-lily1.bsky.social‬
Drs. Cervantes & Glasgow share how science is being used to address inequities in kidney care. buff.ly/kzbSKfH @accordsresearch.bsky.social‬

CU Researchers Use Implementation Science to Advance Equity for Patients With Kidney Disease

Lilia Cervantes, MD, and Russell Glasgow, PhD, highlight the important role of implementation science in addressing kidney health disparities among minoritized groups.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 5

That's a wrap on #CoprhCon 2025! We are grateful for everyone who joined us for day 2 of conference talks, panels, and an inspiring keynote. See everyone at #COPRHCon 2026!

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 5

We love seeing these smiling faces to start day 2 of #COPRHCon!

Lilia Cervantes @cervantes-lily1.bsky.social · Jun 5

⭐Learning about Team Science to Enhance Innovation and Impact - Day # 2 #CoprhCon. - The Colorado Pragmatic Research in Health Conference @cuanschutz.bsky.social @russgl.bsky.social @monica-p-jolles.bsky.social @dramyhuebschmann.bsky.social @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 4

Morning breakout conference talks☑️
Networking lunch☑️
Poster session☑️
Next up: afternoon conference talks, panel on Methodological Perspectives on Transdisciplinary Impacts, and #CoprhCon day one wrap up.

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 4

The Colorado Pragmatic Research in Health Conference (COPRHCon) is underway on the @cuanschutz.bsky.social! @cctsi.bsky.social

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 4

We are about 10 minutes away from the start of #COPRHCon Day 1! We're looking forward to seeing everyone in-person and on zoom! @cctsi.bsky.social

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · Jun 3

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at day 1 of COPRH Con tomorrow! @cctsi.bsky.social‬

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ACCORDS @accordsresearch.bsky.social · May 30

Jamie Feinstein, MD, MPH, & Lucas Orth, PharmD, care for children with complex medical conditions in the largest Special Care Clinic in the U.S. Learn more about their research in pediatric polypharmacy: news.cuanschutz.edu/accords/pedi...
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Pediatric Pharmacy Plays a Key Role in Complex Care for Children

Jamie Feinstein, MD, MPH, and Lucas Orth, PharmD, collaborate on research to manage and improve polypharmacy in children with complex medical conditions.

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