A Message from the Vice Chancellor for Research
Greetings,
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is at the forefront of transformative research, science, healthcare and innovation, and today I am proud to share our team’s first Research Annual Report.
As our research enterprise continues to grow, so does our impact. Over the past year, scientists at CU Anschutz have collaborated across campus institutions, medical specialties and research communities to advance a multitude of groundbreaking new discoveries. From fundamental investigations into cellular mechanisms to advancing large-scale public health initiatives, our team’s collective scientific contributions have made a dramatic impact on human health and well-being worldwide.
This report captures the key research milestones and successes, while also highlighting some specific findings and innovations pioneered on our campus that are advancing scientific progress in monumental ways.
It is an honor to serve as the Vice Chancellor for Research at CU Anschutz, and I am grateful to our entire research community for their tremendous efforts over the past year.
Thomas Flaig, MDVice Chancellor for Research
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
CU Anschutz Research by the Numbers, FY22
$692
million annual sponsored research awards
34%
five-year growth in sponsored research funding
1.5K+
principal investigators on campus
3,768
open clinical research studies on campus
12K+
participants enrolled in clinical research studies
CU Anschutz Sponsored Research Funding Growth
Research Across the Scientific Spectrum
From basic science to translational research and everything in-between, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is bringing discoveries from the laboratory to the clinic to the world at large – all at a remarkable scale and speed.
Basic Science Research
Translational Research
Population Outcomes Research
A Thriving Research Enterprise: Key Breakthroughs
Curing Cancer With Less Invasive Therapies
Using Big Data to Solve Health Challenges
Driving Change Through Health Equity Research
Unlocking New Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease
Office of Research Highlights
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is the backbone of support for all the research taking place across the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Last year, our team solidified a mission and vision statement that captures our team’s important work, purpose and goals.
Our Mission
Committed to a diverse, team-based culture, we engage and collaborate with the research community to provide expertise, support and guidance for the advancement of science.
Our Vision
Together, we make tomorrow’s research happen.
Office of Research FY22 Highlights
5,952
human subject protocols
243
investigational drug and device applications to FDA
3,760
pounds of hazardous waste/chemicals safely disposed of
497
IACUC-approved research projects
25,845
help desk tickets completed
2,447
competitive grant proposals submitted
Our Team
Meet the dedicated Office of Research team members who are working behind the scenes to advance scientific discovery at CU Anschutz.