CU Anschutz Ludeman Center

New study: Adults with prediabetes by their early 30s who had high fasting glucose levels, in addition to other risk factors such as obesity, high cholesterol or high blood pressure, had the highest risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. #EPILifestyle26 American Heart Association volunteer expert, Antonio Cabrera, M.D., FAAP, DACC, FHFSA, FAHA, has more on healthy lifestyle changes to lower risk. spr.ly/6017B6rxoc

For #WomensHistoryMonth we celebrate the formidable, unapologetic, and forward-thinking women who have shaped #womenshealthresearch. Our founder Judy Regensteiner, PhD, opened the center in 2004 to change the future of women's health through research. medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-for-wom…

For #InternationalWomensDay the Ludeman Center celebrates women's health research, from groundbreaking cardiovascular research to advancing treatments for conditions like endometriosis and mental health conditions. #healthywomenhealthyworld medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-for-wom…

Women face unique heart health influences from pregnancy, menopause, and family history. Heart disease is often preventable with education and healthy living, start today: spr.ly/6017hCnDv #WomensHistoryMonth #GoRedForWomen

What happens when women aren’t included in research? They visit the doctor but leave without answers. They’re sent from specialist to specialist with no clear diagnosis. They miss out on life — and too often, their lives are cut short. It doesn’t have to be this way. For Pittsburgh’s business community, this isn’t just a healthcare issue — it’s an opportunity. Investing in women’s health research strengthens our workforce, fuels innovation, and builds a healthier future for everyone. Read more in our Pittsburgh Business Times article: bit.ly/4l2Lmq4 #MageeWomens #MWRI #womensHealth

This Women’s History Month, we honor Loretta Ford’s courage. In 1965, she partnered with Henry Silver to launch the world’s first nurse practitioner program here at #CUAnschutz. Her bold vision transformed healthcare and reshaped the future of nursing. 💛🖤

A @CUAnschutz article features Ludeman Center researcher and Associate Professor of endocrinology, metabolism, and diabetes, Seth Creasy, PhD. The study is about how sleep impacts weight loss & what habits can help people shed unwanted pounds. Read more. news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/sleep…

A new study from the @Cambridge_Uni revealed that sex differences in brain growth are already present in the womb, by the time of mid-pregnancy. The study addresses that nature does play a role in shaping sex differences in the brain. Discover more here. cam.ac.uk/research/news/…

The renowned @ColoradoStateU Professor of Animal Biotechnology Dr. Russ Anthony, recognizes Ludeman Center researcher Paul Rozance, MD, for being a notable contributor during his career & their scientific breakthroughs together. Read more here. cvmbs.source.colostate.edu/hill-professor…

#DYK that 6 in 10 White women in the U.S. are aware of common signs of heart attacks while only 3 in 10 Hispanic women are? A @UCHealth article shares that heart disease is the #1 killer of Hispanic women, and yet it is largely preventable. Learn more. uchealth.org/today/heart-di…

A @CUAnschutz article features Ludeman Center researcher Stacey Simon, PhD, who co-wrote a new new pilot grant proposal to the @CCTSI to help advance research on post-concussion sleep problems in adolescent athletes. Read more here. news.cuanschutz.edu/cctsi/pilot-gr…

In 2023, heart disease led to 1 in 5 deaths among females in the U.S. This article points out a range of heart disease symptoms that women experience during a heart attack, like pain in the upper back, arm, neck and jaw. #AmericanHeartMonth abcnews.com/Health/heart-d…

Did you know the #1 killer of women isn’t cancer — it’s heart disease? “Heart disease is actually the leading killer of women. It kills more women than all cancers combined,” says Dr. Janet Catov, whose research explores how pregnancy can offer early clues about future cardiovascular health. #WomensHealth #HeartHealthAwareness

For #AmericanHeartMonth, we recognize Ludeman Center researcher Prateeti Khazanie, MD, whose research examines disparities in #womenshealthresearch to develop a more equitable system for evaluating women + men for advanced heart failure therapies. medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-for-wom…

For #AmericanHeartMonth, we look to Ludeman Center researcher, Fabrice Dabertrand PhD, for his 2025 paper that made the front page of @CircRes! The paper is about how healthy brain aging is decisively correlated to cardiovascular function. Learn more. medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-for-wom…

Congrats to Ludeman Center researcher, Ana J. Pinto, PhD, for being awarded the Trainee Research Excellence Award — Clinical/Translational—for showing excellence in and great potential for future research impact during her training. medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-for-wom…

February is #AmericanHeartMonth and we recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and disproportionately affects women. Our Ludeman Center Researchers are dedicated to evaluating and treating heart conditions for women and men. medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-for-wom…

Congratulations to distinguished professor and Nancy Anschutz Chair in Women's Health Research, Wendy M. Kohrt, PhD, for being awarded the Chancellor's Distinguished Research Lectureship Award — Clinical at @CUAnschutz. medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-for-wom…

Very high lipoprotein(a) levels are associated with increased 30-year risk of major #cardiovascular events, coronary heart disease, ischemic #stroke, and cardiovascular death among healthy women. ja.ma/4kcZvAm

Kudos to two outstanding members of our CCTSI community, Wendy Kohrt, PhD, and Kristine Erlandson, MD, for being selected for the 2026 CU Anschutz Research Awards! 🎉 Celebrate with us Feb 24! 👉 buff.ly/vR236FK @TomFlaigMD, @LudemanCenter, @COpedsID, @kmess44