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Research

Hand holding glass of alcohol

Negative Effects of Alcohol Can Be Magnified in Older Adults

by Greg Glasgow | April 10, 2025
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CU Department of Surgery Research Finds ‘Watch and Wait’ Management of Rectal Cancer Post-Treatment is Effective and Avoids Surgical Complications

by Greg Glasgow | March 06, 2025
Researcher looking through a microscope

Clinical Research Office Keeps Innovation Moving at the CU Department of Surgery

by Greg Glasgow | February 13, 2025
Chemotherapy bag hanging on IV pole

CU Surgery Members Contribute to Study Showing Benefit of Chemotherapy Prior to Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

by Greg Glasgow | February 04, 2025
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Martin McCarter, MD, Named the Gary, Debbie, and Brandon Mandelbaum Endowed Chair in Melanoma Research

by Greg Glasgow | February 03, 2025
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CU Department of Surgery Research Shows Benefit of Early Ambulation After Lung Surgery

by Greg Glasgow | January 14, 2025
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Why Are Women With Aortic Aneurysms Dying Faster Than Men With the Same Condition?

by Greg Glasgow | December 18, 2024
Zhaohui Wang, DVM, MA, headshot

Department of Defense Funds Research by CU Surgery Faculty Member to Preserve Tissue Prior to Transplant

by Greg Glasgow | November 04, 2024
Nicholas Cost headshot

Nicholas Cost, MD, Named Chair of the Children’s Oncology Group’s Renal Tumor Committee

by Greg Glasgow | September 30, 2024
Research Retreat participants pose for a group photo.

Department of Surgery Research Retreat Puts Spotlight on Collaboration 

by Greg Glasgow | September 24, 2024
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Elizabeth J. Kovacs, PhD, Receives Supplement to NIH Grant on Aging and Burn Trauma

by Greg Glasgow | August 08, 2024
Alison Xie, PhD, headshot

CCTSI Grant Funds New Model for Bladder Research

by Greg Glasgow | July 30, 2024
Jessica Rove and Eden Nohra headshots

Jessica Rove, MD, and Eden Nohra, MD, Join Clinical Faculty Scholars Program

by Greg Glasgow | July 09, 2024
Surgery Residents Present Research Findings at 10th Annual Symposium

Surgery Residents Present Research Findings at 10th Annual Symposium

by Hannah Kelly | May 29, 2024

CU Department of Surgery Resident Wins Rising Star Award for Gallbladder Cancer Research

by Greg Glasgow | May 24, 2024
Lauren Gallagher at award ceremony | University of Colorado Department of Surgery

CU Surgery Resident Lauren Gallagher, MD, Wins American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma’s Resident and Fellow Trauma Paper Competition

by Greg Glasgow | April 24, 2024
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Increasing the Yield for Organ Transplants After Circulatory Death

by Greg Glasgow | April 22, 2024
CU trauma surgery team at conference

CU Surgery Residents Win Big in Western Trauma Association Paper Competition

by Greg Glasgow | April 09, 2024
Gilbert at ACS conference

CU Medical Student Part of Team Investigating Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Gastric Cancers

by Greg Glasgow | March 29, 2024
Hand in surgical glove holding microscope lens

Surgical Resident Researches the Effectiveness of New Protocol for Lumpectomy Procedures

by Greg Glasgow | March 25, 2024
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CU Department of Surgery Among Top 15 in Funding From National Institutes of Health

by Greg Glasgow | March 11, 2024
surgery robot

Setting Realistic Expectations for Recovery After Robotic Lung Surgery

by Greg Glasgow | February 20, 2024
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CU Department of Surgery Part of International Trial Examining Bypass Surgery Outcomes in Women

by Greg Glasgow | February 08, 2024
Trauma and Transfusions | University of Colorado Department of Surgery

Trauma and Transfusions: Unraveling the Right Approach to Blood Clotting Issues

by Carie Behounek | February 07, 2024
Jessica C Cardenas

New Hire Brings Thrombotic Complications Research to CU Department of Surgery

by Greg Glasgow | February 01, 2024
Catherine Velopulos, MD

Catherine Velopulos Named AVC of Health Equity and Health Services Research for CU Department of Surgery 

by Greg Glasgow | January 22, 2024
AIRIG meeting poster presentation

Annual Meeting Brings Alcohol and Immunity Researchers to CU Anschutz Campus

by Greg Glasgow | December 20, 2023
Empty operating room

CU Surgeons Show Carotid Artery Surgery Was Safe to Postpone During COVID-19 Pandemic 

by Greg Glasgow | December 19, 2023
Unraveling Disparities in Pediatric Urology | University of Colorado Department of Surgery

Unraveling Disparities in Pediatric Urology

by Carie Behounek | December 15, 2023

Examining Health Disparities in Pediatric Surgical Care 

by Greg Glasgow | December 12, 2023
Galectin-3 protein

Why Galectin-3 Is Higher in Cirrhosis and Post-Transplant Infections 

by Greg Glasgow | November 21, 2023
Alison Xie

Alison Xie, PhD, Named SBUR Young Investigator for 2023 

by Greg Glasgow | November 20, 2023
Innovative Overnight Advanced Practice Provider Program Transforms Patient Care | University of Colorado Department of Surgery

Innovative Overnight Advanced Practice Provider Program Transforms Patient Care

by Carie Behounek | October 23, 2023
model of human heart | University of Colorado Department of Surgery

Are Single-Ventricle Heart Transplant Patients Truly at Higher Risk? 

by Greg Glasgow | October 20, 2023
ProAct incontinence device | University of Colorado Department of Surgery

Research of Male and Female Stress Urinary Incontinence Devices Underway at CU Department of Surgery

by Greg Glasgow | October 11, 2023

Eliminating Biases Through a Holistic Review Process for Residency Candidates 

by Greg Glasgow | October 06, 2023
blood pressure cuff

Studying the Role of Glial Cells in Regulating Blood Pressure 

by Greg Glasgow | August 29, 2023
Mitchell Cohen

Department of Surgery Names Mitchell Cohen, MD, Associate Vice Chair of Basic and Translational Research

by Greg Glasgow | August 09, 2023
baby boy

What is Hypospadias? 

by Greg Glasgow | June 08, 2023
Health care professionals in green scrubs transporting patient on gurney

Pediatric Trauma Surgery Patients with Higher Social Vulnerability Experience Worse Post-Surgical Outcomes

by Rachel Sauer | May 30, 2023
Participants at the surgery research symposium

Surgery Residents Share Research at Annual Symposium 

by Greg Glasgow | May 23, 2023
Surgeon in operating room

Obesity Associated with Increased Risk of Complications After Surgery

by Rachel Sauer | April 28, 2023
Image of Twitter app open on smartphone

Growing Urology Education and Awareness on Twitter

by Rachel Sauer | April 25, 2023
A $1.9 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research will help develop better treatment for children with craniosynostosis.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Grant Will Help CU Researchers Develop Better Treatment for Craniosynostosis

by Greg Glasgow | April 12, 2023
Case Study Research Emphasizes Importance of Specific Imaging in Cardiac Surgical Care | University of Colorado Department of Surgery

Case Study Research Emphasizes Importance of Specific Imaging in Cardiac Surgical Care

by Rachel Sauer | April 11, 2023
Kovacs and her team found a correlation between inflammation markers in the blood of intoxicated burn-injured patients and delirium during hospitalization.

Can Alcohol-Associated Burn Injuries Impair Cognitive Function? 

by Greg Glasgow | April 07, 2023
Elizabeth J. Kovacs, PhD, professor of GI, trauma, and endocrine surgery, has been named vice chair of research in the CU Department of Surgery.

Kovacs Named Vice Chair of Research for CU Department of Surgery 

by Greg Glasgow | March 07, 2023
CU Department of Surgery | Women's History Month

Celebrating CU Department of Surgery Women

by Department of Surgery | March 01, 2023
surgical team in an operating room

Rare Carotid Artery Blowout Emphasizes Need for Recognition of Symptoms and Swift Treatment

by Rachel Sauer | January 13, 2023
CU Department of Surgery Top Stories of 2022

CU Department of Surgery Top Stories of 2022

by Department of Surgery | December 19, 2022

From COVID-19 to Opioids: Medical Students Highlight Studies Completed Through Summer Research Program

by Rachel Sauer | December 16, 2022
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Button Huggie Wins Shark Tank Award at National Conference

by Rachel Sauer | December 09, 2022
Patients at the CUDepartment of Surgery are at lower risk of complications brought on by an aspiration event, thanks to a new patient safety protocol.

Surgery Team Develops Protocol to Lower Number of Aspiration Events

by Greg Glasgow | November 14, 2022
Therapist performing manual lymphatic drainage on leg

Ongoing Research Aims to Develop Standards for Lymphedema Therapy

by Rachel Sauer | October 28, 2022
Child in hospital bed

Research Finds that Life-Saving Intervention Is Not Risk-Free in Pediatric Patients

by Rachel Sauer | October 24, 2022
Boe's research shows that aging impacts macrophages in the lung, causing them to be unable to work as effectively when the body is subjected to trauma.

Why Older Lungs Don’t Respond as Well to Trauma 

by Greg Glasgow | October 17, 2022
Abbitt’s paper shows that a telehealth appointment to follow up after a cholecystectomy is just as effective as an in-clinic visit to detect and address postoperative complications.

CU Research Shows That Telehealth Follow-up After Gall Bladder Surgery is Just as Effective as In-Person Clinic Visits 

by Greg Glasgow | September 21, 2022
Child listening to stethoscope with doctor

Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgical Stent Removal Report Minimal Amounts of Postsurgical Pain

by Rachel Sauer | September 15, 2022
hands holding paper liver cut-out

Living-Donor Liver Transplant Recipients Gain an Average of 13 to 17 Life-Years Following Surgery

by Rachel Sauer | September 06, 2022
Surgical team in operating room | CU Department of Surgery

Obesity, Alcohol Use, and Decreased Blood Clotting Associated with Return to Operating Room After Liver Transplant

by Rachel Sauer | August 24, 2022
Huang will study noninvasive biomarkers that would allow doctors to more quickly identify potential signs of VCA rejection and adjust immunosuppression.

CU Surgery Faculty Member Receives DOD Grant to Study Transplant Rejection Biomarkers 

by Greg Glasgow | August 23, 2022
Suarez-Pierre found that the number of solid organ transplants declined in 2020, as did the number of organ donors and waitlist registrations.

The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Effect on Solid Organ Transplantation 

by Greg Glasgow | August 15, 2022
A grant from Align Technologies will support Lowe in developing more efficient ways to treat infants with cleft lip and palate.

Improving Treatment for Infants With Cleft Lip and Palate 

by Greg Glasgow | July 05, 2022
The CU researchers looked at survival rates for lung transplant patients versus adults who didn’t receive a lung transplant.

A Better Understanding of Survival Rates for Lung Transplant Recipients

by Greg Glasgow | June 17, 2022
Surgeons in operating room

Socially Vulnerable Colectomy Patients Are at Greater Risk for Post-Operative Complications

by Rachel Sauer | May 27, 2022
Group photo of surgical residents and faculty

General Surgery Residents Present Broad Range of Research Findings at Annual Symposium

by Rachel Sauer | May 25, 2022

Online Assessment Tool Helps Predict ICU Need Following Surgery

by Rachel Sauer | May 24, 2022
Head shot of Courtney Mangham

Medical Student Wins Award for Presenting Paper about Surgical Training Tool

by Rachel Sauer | May 20, 2022
Shannon Acker, MD, contributed to research on the potential for e-cigarettes to explode during use.

CU Surgery Faculty Member Contributes to Study on Traumatic Injuries Caused By Exploding E-cigarettes 

by Greg Glasgow | May 13, 2022
In a paper published in March in the journal Frontiers in Aging, the researchers looked at the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae in an animal models of aging, studying changes in intestinal microbial populations after infection.

How a Leaky Gut Leads to Inflamed Lungs 

by Greg Glasgow | May 11, 2022
Ryan Gupta, MD | CU Department of Surgery

Business Studies Help Surgery Resident Plan for a Career that Incorporates Areas Beyond Health Care

by Rachel Sauer | April 15, 2022
GlobalSurgBox surgical training tool

New Research Shows that Surgical Training Tool Significantly Improves Residents’ Ability to Practice Essential Skills

by Rachel Sauer | March 16, 2022
NanoSilk is a silk-based skin cream created by CU School of Medicine faculty member Ken Liechty, MD, a pediatric surgeon at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

New Cosmetic Cream Created at CU Leaves Skin 'Silky' Smooth

by Greg Glasgow | February 03, 2022
Digital screen showing electronic medical record

Research Finds Patients and Providers Differ in Opinions About Immediate Access to Medical Records

by Rachel Sauer | January 21, 2022
Emma Lamping awarded $5,000 to support her work comparing postoperative pain medication requirements among cannabis users and nonusers.

Medical Student Receives Grant to Help With Cannabis Study

by Greg Glasgow | January 06, 2022
Ernest Moore, MD, with OR surgical team

Supporting Surgeon-Scientists in Research to Find New and Better Ways of Caring for Patients

by Rachel Sauer | December 20, 2021
Margot DeBot, MD, and TJ Schaid, MD placed first and second

CU School of Medicine Surgery Residents Take First, Second Place in Trauma Paper Competition

by Greg Glasgow | December 17, 2021
CU Department of Surgery Top Stories of 2021

CU Department of Surgery Top Stories of 2021

by Department of Surgery | December 16, 2021
CU Department of Surgery | Emily Johnson, MD

Study Finds that Patients Approach Surgery with Strong, Pre-Formed Ideas about Opioid Use

by Rachel Sauer | October 27, 2021
Fluid Dynamics | CU Department of Surgery | GITES

Fluid Dynamics

by Greg Glasgow | October 19, 2021

Multidisciplinary Team Designs Novel Mask in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

by Rachel Sauer | September 08, 2021

Second Annual Medical Student Summer Research Program Offers Mentorship and Hands-On Research Experience

by Rachel Sauer | August 10, 2021

Better Patient Care Through Clinical Pathways

by Greg Glasgow | July 12, 2021
Post-Operative Opioid Prescribing Preferences | CU Department of Surgery | Aurora, Colorado

New Study Explores Opioid Prescribing Preferences and Practices Among Residents and Faculty

by Valerie Gleaton | July 06, 2021
University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Surgery Resident and Fellowship Graduation | Denver, CO

Department of Surgery Celebrates 2021 Graduates

by Valerie Gleaton | June 16, 2021

Patients Now Have Immediate Access to Their Medical Records. How Can Providers Help Them Make Sense of the Data?

by Greg Glasgow | June 14, 2021
Burn Center Survey | CU School of Medicine Department of Surgery | Aurora, Colorado

University of Colorado Burn Center Completes Three-Year Verification Survey

by Valerie Gleaton | June 03, 2021

Research Symposium Highlights Impactful Projects Across the Department of Surgery

by Greg Glasgow | May 26, 2021
Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Public Health Initiative | CU School of Medicine Department of Surgery | Aurora, CO

Bariatric Surgery Public Health Initiative Improves Lives for Patients with Obesity

by Valerie Gleaton | April 28, 2021

Following Patients’ Progress After Surgery 

by Greg Glasgow | April 07, 2021

Medical Student Presents Research at Academic Surgical Congress

by Department of Surgery | February 05, 2021

Practicing Fire Safety in the Operating Room

by Department of Surgery | January 13, 2021

Safety and Quality Are a Primary Focus for the CU Department of Surgery

by Department of Surgery | January 06, 2021
The Pandemic’s Impact on Vascular Surgery

The Pandemic’s Impact on Vascular Surgery

by Department of Surgery | December 30, 2020
Camille Stewart's article about medical cannabis explains issues around the drug’s legality, makes recommendations for its use before and after surgery and pushes for research on its effects on postoperative patients.

Untangling Medical Cannabis

by Greg Glasgow | December 07, 2020
CU urologists explain how enhanced biopsy techniques improve the accuracy of diagnosis and may inform suitability for targeted treatments.

Improving Patient Outcomes in Prostate Cancer

by Department of Surgery | October 01, 2020

Former Broncos Punter Wants Men to Share Their Experience With Prostate Cancer

by Department of Surgery | September 23, 2020
The CU Sarcoma Clinic welcomes renown researcher, Dr. Breelyn Wilky.

Dr. Breelyn Wilky Joins Sarcoma Team

by Department of Surgery | November 01, 2018

Dr. Schulick to lead CU Cancer Center

by Department of Surgery | June 29, 2018

CU Anschutz and GSK Join Forces to Advance Immunotherapies for Cancer

by Department of Surgery | April 02, 2018

Vaping and Surgery: What are the Risks?

by Department of Surgery | January 27, 2017
Dr. Ernest Moore is awards lifetime achievement award.

Dr. Gene Moore receives SUS Lifetime Achievement Award

by Department of Surgery | March 22, 2016
The Aragón/Gonzalez-Gíustí Chair is named to honor multiple generations of Dr. Aragón’s family and that of his wife, Maria.

Surgeon Gives Gift to Present and Future Generations

by Department of Surgery | May 10, 2015
Joe and Jean Barban were so moved by the care they received at the Anschutz Medical Campus that they were inspired to give back.

Jean and Joe Barban Donate Endowed Chair

by Department of Surgery | April 02, 2014
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