Sep 24, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

This summer, the FDA approved a drug for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. The approval comes after years of clinical trials, two of which took place in the CCTSI's CTRC at Children's Hospital Colorado.

Sep 24, 2020 by Cristine Schmidt

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CCTSI's Spring Pediatric Research Poster Session made a dramatic pivot to take place completely online, and was held via Zoom for the first time ever.

Sep 24, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

NCATS and NIH have launched a National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C) to collect electronic health record (EHR) data from partners across the U.S. in a secure cloud-based enclave. CCTSI leader Tell Bennet, MD, plays a key role.

Dec 9, 2019 by Wendy Meyer

In the fall of 2019, the FDA approved a new breakthrough therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease that leads to lung, digestive, endocrine and nutritional problems. Researchers from Children’s Hospital Colorado were part of a national network that oversaw clinical trials leading to the approval of TRIKAFTA, a highly-effective treatment for people with CF, 12 years of age and older. The trials have taken place in the CCTSI’s pediatric Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) at Children’s Colorado.

Jun 4, 2020 by Heather M. Gilmartin

To understand the impact of remote work during COVID-19 on academic researchers, we conducted the first-of-its kind survey of CCTSI researchers and staff in late April 2020.

Jun 4, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

In just a few short months, physicians have developed key findings through multiple clinical trials at CU Anschutz, testing previously FDA-approved drugs to battle COVID-19.

May 14, 2020

May 1, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

Few would describe the pace of academic medical research as swift. Yet last month, the CCTSI disrupted its own processes and timelines by issuing a new rapid-release RFA to address COVID-19.

Apr 24, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

Dr. Comilla Sasson fights COVID-19 in NYC field hospital.

Apr 15, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

Doctors and nurses—many of whom are also researchers—are working around the clock at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) to treat patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19. Over the next several months, research teams and caregivers will treat patients using four different drugs in the course of multiple clinical trials using Sarilumab, Remdesivir and Hydroxychloroquine.

Mar 18, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

Dr. Joaquin Espinosa, professor of pharmacology in the CU School of Medicine is the force behind a strategic and coordinated effort to bring $16.5 million in grant funding to CU for Down syndrome research.

Mar 18, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

Dr. Betsy McFarland leads innovative research to prevent HIV and RSV in children.

Mar 18, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

Clinical Program Manager Lisa Lewis discusses the specialty practice of research nursing and the resources available to investigators on the Anschutz Medical Campus.

Mar 18, 2020 by Theresa Jennings

The Center for Innovative Design and Analysis hosted its inaugural Hackathon in partnership with the CCTSI and the BERD.

Mar 18, 2020 by Cristine Schmidt

The CCTSI is pleased to announce a change in two key leadership roles: Bethany Kwan, PhD, MSPH will assume the role of Director of Dissemination & Implementation Research. Cathy Bodine, PhD will serve as the Director of the Innovation Ecosystem.

Sep 24, 2020 by Ron Sokol

Read about the latest CCTSI news and events.

Mar 18, 2020 by Wendy Meyer

The Study Monitoring Committee (SMC) exists to connect PIs with the many free resources to help them succeed in study recruitment.

Dec 9, 2019 by Wendy Meyer

CU Anschutz has created a comprehensive website for community members interested in signing up for research studies.

Dec 9, 2019 by Melissa Koons

CCTSI's BERD can help with grant writing and study design.

Dec 9, 2019 by Wendy Meyer

CCTSI's Administrative Director Tim Lockie, MBA, MS, answers five questions.