CU Innovations

Reinventing Autoimmune Care: Dr. Melissa Griffith’s CAR‑T Cell Approach to Lasting Disease Control

Written by Kallie Knop | February 20, 2026

A Q&A with Melissa Griffith, Associate Professor, Rheumatology, CU Anschutz School of Medicine

HIE Impact Innovation Champions are CU Anschutz faculty and staff embedded across campus who are helping shape a culture where ideas become impact. Through this spotlight series, we’ll introduce you to the Champions driving change from within, the connectors, catalysts, and collaborators who are making innovation more visible, accessible, and actionable for all. Get to know what motivates them, the discoveries they’re championing, and how they’re helping move bold ideas toward patient and societal benefit.

Learn more about HIE Impact Innovation Champions