Seven people stand outdoors on a grassy area, each holding a small potted plant. Red canopy tents, trees, and campus buildings are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky, taken at an Earth Day–related event.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

We’re so thankful for the countless ways our admin support our faculty, trainees, and staff each day.

We’re also celebrating Earth Day, and a few of our admins got to take home Earth Day plants from @cuanschutz.bsky.social giveaway.

Happy growing!

What an incredible representation of our University! Thanks for getting out there, Dr. Staab‑Weijnitz, and showing local students what Pulmonary is all about! 👏

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Great work! Our community and culture leadership subcommittee recently worked with the Food Bank too. Thanks @foodbankrockies.bsky.social ! It was great to see the facility and learn about all the terrific work you do.

A group of ten people stand indoors in front of a wood-paneled wall with colorful circular displays, holding a large green sign that reads “Food Bank of the Rockies,” with the website foodbankrockies.org and social media icons visible. The group is posed for a photo, wearing casual clothing, with the sign centered in the foreground.

Great work! Our community and culture leadership subcommittee recently worked with the Food Bank too. Thanks @foodbankrockies.bsky.social ! It was great to see the facility and learn about all the terrific work you do.

Addressing the Global Challenges of COPD and Asthma: A Shared Vision from GOLD and GINA

There are global challenges regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and management of COPD and asthma. GOLD and GINA commit to work together to address them
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

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Celebrate diversity at the #ATS2026 Diversity Forum! Connect with leaders and peers, share your experiences, and help build a more inclusive future. ATS thanks Genentech for their generous support of the Diversity Forum.

Discover more: www.atsconferencenews.org/ats-diversit...

CFSP Call for Applicants Helping emerging investigators obtain a career development award or a first independent, extramural project award through a variety of guided programs.

Are you an early-career investigator? Our Clinical Faculty Scholars Program offers mentorship, grant-writing support, and guidance to help you secure career development awards. Deadline to apply is March 20!
@cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @cupaccm.bsky.social

Next at #APCCMPD26: an update from the 2025 @accpchest.bsky.social & APCCMPD Medical Educator Diversity Scholar Fellowship Award.

Hearing from Arnulfo Duarte, DO and mentors Tristan Huie, MD and Anna Neumeier, MD about their ongoing work and impact.
#PCCM #PCCMMedEd #MedEd

Thank you for your contributions to our broader Pulm community and being a terrific colleague and member of our Colorado team ❤️! We have some additional ATSF for the year of 2026, so look out for more posts as ATS approaches!

Tristan Huie, MD @tristanhuie.bsky.social has been elected to serve as VP of the Association of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program Directors, Board of Directors (@apccmpd.bsky.social) . We thank Dr. Huie for his commitment to advancing PCCM education, this appointment reflects that.

We are proud to share that Claudia Staab-Weijnitz, PhD, ATSF @staabweijnitz.bsky.social was announced as an ATS fellow for 2026. This distinction recognizes the dedication, contributions, and accomplishments to the fields of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Congratulations! 🎉

One week left to register for our journal club on characteristics of responders and short- and medium-term effects of a behavioural intervention to increase physical activity in moderate-to-severe asthma. 3/12/2026 at 4pm EST. Register on ATS website.

Red blood cells serve as a primary glucose sink to improve glucose tolerance at altitude High-altitude conditions improve glucose tolerance and reduce diabetes risk, but the physiological mechanism is not well understood. Using mouse model…

Exciting work from a team of collaborators at UCSF, U of MD, and CU Anschutz. Congratulations, everyone.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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We are proud to share that Mark Mikkelsen, MD, MSCE, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Critical Care, has been awarded the "Medical Staff Leadership Award" as part of the 2026 University of Colorado Hospital Medical Staff Awards. Congratulations on this deserved recognition!

We are looking forward to it!

Our next research seminar this Friday will feature Ellen L. Burnham, MD, MSc, and Susan Ingram, PhD, presenting on delirium in patients with respiratory failure and the endocannabinoid system. Find more information here: https://adobe.ly/4r1SS6x

ATS President and our own Dr. Petrache gives some insight into the international collaborations fostered by ATS. Looking forward to seeing everyone in May!

Our Division Head, @ferholguinmd.bsky.social , took some time to chat with the Department of Medicine about managing asthma. Check it out below. Thank you, Dr. Holguin, for all you do for our patients!

CFSP Call for Applicants Helping emerging investigators obtain a career development award or a first independent, extramural project award through a variety of guided programs.

Are you an early career investigator? Our Clinical Faculty Scholars Program offers mentorship, grant-writing support, and guidance to help you secure career development awards. Apply today! buff.ly/cC9sx2v
@cupaccm.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @hdaylum.bsky.social

"Promotional flyer for the 9th Annual Comprehensive Lung and Breathing Summit, March 11–13, 2026, at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, CO. The flyer features a person standing on a rocky cliff overlooking a scenic mountain sunrise. Text highlights learning objectives such as diagnostic techniques for lung cancer, asthma management, interstitial lung disease, and airway strategies. Includes registration details, early-registration discounts, and UCHealth branding. A circular section lists discounted pricing for MD/DO, APP/RN, and trainees, with early registration extended through January 16, 2026."

Join us for the 9th Annual Comprehensive Lung & Breathing Summit, March 11–13, 2026, at The Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs. Three days of cutting-edge expert sessions, and networking. Registration link below!
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The level at which Emma Farrell stepped up this year cannot be overstated. It’s been a tough year for grant management, and we’re grateful to have her. Emma rose as a leader when we needed it most. Thank you, Emma—and thank you to our amazing grants team!

Banner welcoming Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows, Class of 2029, with seven headshot placeholders in a row. Each includes a name, degree, and affiliated institution. CU Anschutz logo at the bottom.

Banner welcoming Sleep Medicine Fellows, Class of 2027, with two headshot placeholders side by side. Each includes a name, degree, and affiliated institution. CU Anschutz logo at the bottom.

Welcome to our Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellows; and to our Sleep Medicine Fellows. We are excited to add these terrific groups of fellows to our Division!

☃️ Enjoy your end-of-year holidays with a gift 🎁 from #journal_CHESTCritCare… our December issue!

www.chestcc.org/current

⭐️ 24 research papers
⭐️ 4 editorials
⭐️ 2 correspondence letters

Thanks to our readers, authors, editorial team, & staff, for a great 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣!

@accpchest.bsky.social

Happening now! discussion with Rubin Tuder, MD!👇

Welcome to CU Anschutz - Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine!

Long COVID trajectories in the prospectively followed RECOVER-Adult US cohort - Nature Communications Long COVID has heterogeneous presentation and clinical trajectories are not well defined. Here, the authors define trajectories using data from a prospective cohort study in the United States involvin...

We’re proud to share our own Sarah Jolley, MD, is featured in an article published by Nature Communications (@natcomms.nature.com) on long COVID trajectories.
Thank you to Dr. Jolley & her co-authors for their important contributions to our understanding long COVID.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Our latest newsletter is out! Learn about how the CCTSI supports #cysticfibrosis research, our current pilot grant #funding opportunities, and upcoming programs and events.
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The Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR) held their fall planning meeting, with honorary guest William J. Martin II, MD. During the meeting, the group discussed updates, outlined talks, and planned for PAR's 25th anniversary, which will be held in May 2026.

Learn more: site.thoracic.org/advocacy-pat...

Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Shows Long-Term Reduction in Inflammation New insights in Cystic Fibrosis reveal ETI treatment reduces inflammation, improving lung function and quality of life for patients. Learn about this research supported by the CCTSI.

Research at @childrenscolo.bsky.social shows that ETI therapy significantly reduces airway and blood inflammation for people with #CysticFibrosis through 2.5 years of therapy. Learn how these advances are transforming lives!
@childrensresearch.bsky.social, @kmess44.bsky.social, @cupaccm.bsky.social

Nominations are still open for the Elizabeth A. Rich, MD, Award. The award recognizes an outstanding woman who has made contributions in pulmonary, critical care, & sleep medicine, and will be presented at the #ATS2026 Women’s Forum.

Nominations close Nov. 24: site.thoracic.org/membership/a...