Transforming Healthcare is a community lecture series that showcases the extraordinary medical advancements being pioneered at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Presented by Chancellor Donald M. Elliman, each lecture examines a different timely topic in research, healthcare and innovation.
This invitation-only event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from prestigious scientists who are revolutionizing biomedical research and healthcare worldwide. The most recent lecture was held in November 2024 and featured leading experts in the realm of immunotherapy and autoimmune disease. Previous events have spotlighted breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, cancer research, mental health innovations and more.
Details on the next Transforming Healthcare lecture will be shared in 2025. We hope you can join us for a future event!
Past Transforming Healthcare Lectures
The Future of Immunotherapy
November 12th, 2024
The fall 2024 Transforming Healthcare lecture featured our latest research in the rapidly developing realm of immunotherapy. Learn how CU Anschutz scientists are harnessing these therapies to better treat and prevent autoimmune disease.
Changing the Practice of Medicine with AI
April 4th, 2024
The spring 2024 lecture featured our leading experts in artificial intelligence and bioinformatics. View the recap to learn how AI is changing the practice of medicine and rapidly accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.
Unlocking the Potential of Cellular Therapy
May 2nd, 2023
The spring 2023 lecture celebrated the recently launched Gates Institute. This special event offered a unique opportunity to hear directly from the leading scientists whose research is revolutionizing the way we treat cancer and other diseases.
New Frontiers in Mental Health Treatment
November 1st, 2022
Amid a nationwide mental health crisis, Colorado ranks among the worst states for access to treatment and services. View this video to learn how CU Anschutz is shifting this paradigm by putting groundbreaking new psychiatric treatments and tools directly in the hands of providers and patients to improve mental health for all.
The Promise (and Proof) of RNA Research
April 26th, 2022
The Spring 2022 lecture featured the cutting-edge research of the CU School of Medicine’s RNA Bioscience Initiative (RBI). Our renowned team of RBI researchers shared how their RNA breakthroughs are transforming the future of medicine, opening up a wide range of new treatments, tools and therapies.
Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment and Care
February 4th, 2020
This Transforming Healthcare lecture series, presented by CU Anschutz Chancellor Don Elliman, will feature the top University of Colorado Cancer Center doctors who are working on cutting-edge techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent cancer in adults and children.
Breakthroughs in Orthopedics
November 4th, 2019
The University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopedics offers Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region and range and depth of expertise in spine, joint, and limb repair and care.