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Matter of Time | Official Teaser Matter of Time | Official Teaser Music. Community. Hope. Set against the emotional backdrop of Eddie Vedder’s 2023 benefit concerts at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Matter of Time tells the extraordinary story of families, scientists, and changemakers det...

"Matter of Time" is now streaming on Netflix! The Eddie Vedder documentary focuses on finding a cure for epidermolysis bullosa. In the film, Jamie Feinstein, MD, shares his experience caring for children with the rare genetic condition. Watch the trailer: https://bit.ly/4r8u1hu

This week we celebrated the 1000th heart transplant completed by the incredible transplant team at UCHealth! We are so proud of our diligent and talented surgeons and the entire program that helped hit this milestone. #ImproveEveryLife

Despite being a common occurrence, especially in a dry climate, CU dermatologist Jon Kibbie, MD, explains that there are ways most people can prevent symptoms of dry skin. Read his advice here: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/winter-skin-dryness-qa

CU Anschutz Researchers Studying How Sleep Impacts Weight Loss CU Anschutz researchers Seth Creasy, PhD, and Victoria Catenacci, MD, are running a study that layers sleep health on top of a weight management intervention.

A good night’s sleep can be key to healthy living. Researchers say it also may help people shed unwanted pounds. Learn more about the researchers studying the impact of incorporating healthy sleep habits into weight loss interventions. https://bit.ly/3Zgqt0v

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.

ACCORDS TEaM Core Director Hillary Lum's work in dementia care was featured in this @cumedicalschool.bsky.social story.

"It’s important to understand how we reach the point of saying ‘yes, your cognitive decline is the result of dementia.’"Read More: tinyurl.com/398hcx7c #ACCORDSIntegration

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!

‘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.

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

The final slide. In big text, it reads “Thank you!!!” Overlayed a photo of campus.

That’s a wrap on the 2026 State of the School Address! Be on the lookout for a full recap soon. Thank you!

Congratulations to everyone who worked on our LCME site visit and in preparation for our accreditation!

By the numbers slide. 1.1K plus clinicians and others trained by CU through ECHO Colorado. 23K plus unique medicaid patients received behavioral health care. $1 million from the Joanna Samara Family Rural Health Endowment. 100 plus community health programs supported in Colorado.

Our School of Medicine community mission reflects our responsibility as a public institution to extend expertise beyond our campus. Together, these numbers reflect a community mission focused on access, equity, and partnership.

Education slide. Inaugural Class of Med Students from Ft. Collins Branch Celebrate Graduation. The cohort of graduates marked the first from a groundbreaking collaboration between CU and CSU. A photo of the group with their families is on the right side.

A first-time collaboration between CU and CSU was marked by our inaugural class of medical students graduating from our branch campus in Fort Collins!

Read this story here: bit.ly/3NMh2TQ

Education slide. School of Medicine Receives Full Accreditation From LCME. Dr. Shanta Zimmer, Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, and Kristen Hyden successfully led the team through the full accreditation process. A photo of the group is on the right side.

After an ambitious curriculum redesign and seeing the first graduating class of the innovative Trek curriculum, we have achieved full LCME accreditation through the 2032-33 academic year.

Watch to learn more about the implementation of this new curriculum: bit.ly/4a3ugTR

Research Highlight slide. Departments pledged $12 million to support this effort. Researchers across nine departments received support funding amid disruptions for the School of Medicine.

We have taken deliberate steps to support our scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students. Over $12 million was committed by our departments.

Research Highlight slide. Research Shows that COVID-19 Infection Can Awaken Dormant Cancer Cells. Led by Interim Director James DeGregori, PhD, the study showed that respiratory viral infections can promote metastatic progression in cancer survivors. A photo of DeGregori and his team is on the right.

In new research, @cucancercenter.bsky.social Interim Director James DeGregori, PhD, and his team found that COVID-19 respiratory infection can awaken dormant cancer cells.

Read this story: bit.ly/48CQlI3

By The Numbers slide. #5 for Research Hospitals in Health Sciences. Nature One Year Ten Stories. Research Highlight slide. Research Shows That COVID-19 Infection Can Awaken Dormant Cancer Cells. Led by Interim Director James DeGregori, PhD, the study showed that respiratory viral infections can promote metastatic progression in cancer survivors. A photo of DeGregori and his team on the right.

This past October, the @nature.com Index ranked the CU Anschutz Medical Campus number five in the world for research hospitals in health sciences, based on data gathered between 2022 and 2024.

Clinical Highlight slide. CU Surgeon Removes Bladder Cancer From Coach Prime. Facing a ‘very high-risk’ tumor, Hall of Fame received top care, including a new bladder, from Janet Kukreja, MD, and CU Cancer Center team. There is a photo of Kukreja and Prime at a press conference.

It wouldn’t be a CU event without a nod to Coach Prime! When a mass on his bladder was found, he was treated by Janet Kukreja, MD, director of urologic oncology @cucancercenter.bsky.social and UCHealth, and associate professor of urology @cudeptsurg.bsky.social.

Read this story: bit.ly/45oRDGa

Clinical Highlight slide. Enjoying The Gift of Time After a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis. A multidisciplinary CU Cancer Center team worked with Carolyn Degrafinried, and she now shows no evidence of disease. There is a photo on the right at Degrafinried, and she now shows no evidence of disease.

Meet Carolyn Degrafinried. In this video, she shares her experience at the @cucancercenter.bsky.social after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Watch here: bit.ly/4tb5zxy

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice in Orthopedics, National Academy of Medicine’s State Health Policy Fellowship. Kristi Kuhn, MD, Professor of Medicine, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Catherine Musselman, PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetic's Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

The faculty recognition continues! “This is a huge testament to the talent we have among our ranks,” – Dean Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA. Congrats, Kristina Wilson, MD, Kristi Kuhn, MD, and Catherine Musselman, PhD!

Faculty Recognition slide. Photos from left to right. Neill Epperson, MD, Chair, Department of Psychiatry, National Academy of Medicine, New Member. Richard Krugman, MD, Former Dean Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program Lifetime Achievement Award. Ron Sokol, Mdm, Chief Scientific Officer, Child Health Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Liver Foundation. Marc Moss, MD, Professor of Medicine Honored as a Distinguished Professor by the University of Colorado.

We are thrilled to recognize these faculty members for their individual excellence and for representing the very best of the CU Anschutz School of Medicine! Congratulations.

New leadership slide. Photos from left to right. Saketh Guntupalli, MD, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Vik Bebarta, MD, Chair Department of Emergency Medicine. Peter E. Fecci, MD, Chair, Department of Neurosurgery.

This year, we have also welcomed new leaders across departments and centers, including Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, and @cuobgynedu.bsky.social. Congrats to Saketh Guntupalli, MD, Vik Bebarta, MD, and Peter E. Fecci, MD!

New leadership slide. Photos from left to right. Vineet Chopra, MD, Executive Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, Quality, and Research. Shanta Zimmer, MD, Executive Vice Dean for Education. Naresh Mandava, MD, Senior Associate Dean of Strategic Advancement. Leslie Berg, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research. Adit Ginde, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Research.

“2025 was a year with a lot of transition, but also transformation. One of my priorities was to position new leaders so that we would continue to strengthen our institution and better serve our people,” – Dean Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA.

2025 data highlights: 4.7 million patient visits. 10K plus med school applicants, 6K plus faculty members, #3 ranked child health associate/physician assistant program, $223 million in philanthropic support, top 5 in children’s hospital with 5 specialities in the top 10.

As a nationally recognized academic medical center, we are a cornerstone for care in this state and beyond. In 2025, we saw significant growth in patient care, medical school programs, and received $223 million in philanthropic support.

We’re about to get underway! Follow along as we highlight the 2026 State of the School. 🧵⬇️

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.

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

YouTube video by University of Colorado School of Medicine Dean John H. Sampson's New Year's Address 2026

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

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: 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.

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

PATHWEIGH: A Model Changing Weight Management For All Specialized weight management primary care visits reversed population weight gain, CU Anschutz researchers say.

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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