Project Bridge CO
@projbridgeco.bsky.social
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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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!
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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!
November 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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!
October 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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!
September 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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!
September 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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!
August 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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!
July 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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!
July 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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!
June 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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...
June 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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!
May 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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!
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
May 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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!
April 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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!
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
April 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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
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!
April 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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!
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!
March 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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...
Check out the CU Newsroom article about this here: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/ste...
March 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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...
Check out the CU Newsroom article about this here: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/ste...
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!
March 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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!
February 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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!
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!
February 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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!
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 :-)
January 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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 :-)