5. Training cells as cancer killers
Researchers develop new line of attack that relies on reengineering a patient’s own cells to recognize, attack and kill cancer cells. The target in the Novartis therapy is acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of cancer in children.
4. Sounding the alarm on climate change
In his book ‘Enviromedics,’ Jay Lemery, MD, associate professor of medicine in the CU School of Medicine, explores the link between global warming and human health. Lemery co-wrote the book with Paul Auerbach, MD, professor of emergency medicine art Stanford University SOM.
3. Program reduces high ED use, increases primary care visits
Researchers at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a community-based, care-coordination program aimed at high users of hospital emergency departments succeeded: It reduced ED visits and hospital admissions, while increasing use of primary care providers.
2. Library opens spacious and welcoming study zone
With over 4,000 students, it can sometimes be hard to find study space on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Students are loving the Health Science Library’s new and inviting 5,000-square-foot-space (and state-of-the-art sleep pods).
1. CU researchers win prestigious $2 million NIH grant for brain study
CU Anschutz and CU Boulder scientists will refine and expand use of unique miniature microscope they’ve developed. The grant is part of the NIH’s new BRAIN initiative aimed at revolutionizing the understanding of the human brain.
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