Thomas Flaig

@TomFlaigMD

Medical Oncologist | Vice Chancellor for Research @CUAnschutz @CUDenver | #BladderCancer #ProstateCancer Research | Tweets are my own

Denver, CO

Joined June 2022

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jul 16

As a dog-lover, I enjoyed this story about a therapy dog named Otis that’s helping people with OCD undergoing treatment at @CU_Psychiatry. cbsnews.com/colorado/video…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. A dog on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is being used in a rather unique way: helping patients with obsessive compulsive disorder manage their symptoms.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jul 25

Happy Friday! Rocky Mountain afternoon photo from earlier in July - Eagle County Colorado.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jul 21

Thanks to an anonymous $2M gift, the Interventional Cardiology Endowed Chair was recently established within @CUMedicalSchool's Division of Cardiology. Dr. John Messenger will serve as chairholder, leading new innovations in minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques.

TomFlaigMD's tweet image. Thanks to an anonymous $2M gift, the Interventional Cardiology Endowed Chair was recently established within @CUMedicalSchool's Division of Cardiology. Dr. John Messenger will serve as chairholder, leading new innovations in minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jul 18

Happy Friday everyone! Visit a state park this weekend - enjoying a campfire here on a recent trip to Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle County, Colorado.

TomFlaigMD's tweet image. Happy Friday everyone!
Visit a state park this weekend - enjoying a campfire here on a recent trip to Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle County, Colorado.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jul 15

New study in @BioMedCentral explores novel approaches to introducing continuous glucose monitors in primary care settings. This research from @CUAnschutz could help to improve care for patients who don't have access to a #diabetes specialist. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/p…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. A new study shows that primary care clinics can successfully help patients start using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jul 11

Happy Friday everyone! Was able to enjoy some time in the mountains over the 4th of July weekend and recharge - hope you can enjoy some time outside this weekend as well.

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Was able to enjoy some time in the mountains over the 4th of July weekend and recharge - hope you can enjoy some time outside this weekend as well.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jul 10

Scientists at @CUAnschutz may have found a connection between gingivitis and rheumatoid arthritis. New study reveals that joint tissue from early-stage RA patients often has high levels of granzyme and remnants of a bacteria that causes gum disease. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/r…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. Study reveals that joint tissue from patients with early rheumatoid arthritis have high levels of a protein used by the immune system to attack pathogens.

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CU Department of Surgery@CUDeptSurg · Jul 8

Joseph Cleveland Jr., MD, was named the inaugural chairholder of the David A. Fullerton, MD, Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Cleveland helped develop CU’s robotic cardiac surgery program and looks forward to honoring Fullerton's legacy. Read more: bit.ly/3IjRwTe

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jul 9

Congratulations to the four CU Anschutz scientists who were recently named to the 2025 class of Boettcher Investigators, and thank you to the @BoettcherFdn for their generous support of life-saving biomedical research at @CUAnschutz!

CCU Anschutz Medical Campus@CUAnschutz · Jun 2

Four outstanding biomedical researchers at #CUAnschutz have been named to the 2025 class of Boettcher Investigators – an award that gives early career investigators grant funding to support research with a direct impact on human health. 🔗 bit.ly/3ZJw6og

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jun 13

Learn how our Investigational New Drug and Device team is supporting researchers @CUAnschutz to expedite CAR T-cell discoveries and translation this work from the laboratory to clinic. youtube.com/watch?v=yP8XGR…

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jun 11

An insightful article in @Militarydotcom from @CUCombatCenter researchers about the unique psychological stressors that children of military families experience, as well as the barriers they face in accessing mental health care. military.com/daily-news/opi…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. The military promotes a culture of self-reliance and resiliency under pressure – and for good reasons. But for many military families, seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jun 9

This Q&A with @GreeneScientist provides a nice summary of the current state of #ArtificialInteligence in healthcare, future developments on the horizon, and the potential opportunities and pitfalls of these technologies - for both providers and patients. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/a…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. What is AI in healthcare? How is my doctor using AI? An artificial intelligence expert explains how healthcare is uses AI for patients, medical research.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jun 5

Studies show that physical activity can delay the progression of #Parkinsons. Now the @CUPhysTher program is doing cutting-edge research to determine how exercise can best help patients to alleviate symptoms of the disease. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/s…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. Research at the CU Anschutz campus continues to build on the evidence that exercise is the best medicine patients with Parkinson's disease.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Jun 3

New study led by Dr. Dana Dabelea from @ColoradoSPH finds that children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero with a specific variation of a common gene are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese during childhood. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/a…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. Scientists find that a genetic variation may explain why some children exposed to diabetes in utero become obese and others don’t.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · May 8

New study in @jclinicalinvest led by @CUMedicalSchool found that in the absence of B cells, CD8 T-cells become overly active and burn out quickly, thus failing to mount a lasting immune response after vaccination. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/b…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. New study from CU Anschutz could help improve vaccine effectiveness in some immunocompromised patients.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · May 6

A study from @ColoradoSPH reveals that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults used multiple drugs in the past year, indicating that substance use is both common and nuanced. The research underscores the need for more personalized drug prevention & treatment programs. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/s…

TomFlaigMD's tweet image. A study from @ColoradoSPH reveals that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults used multiple drugs in the past year, indicating that substance use is both common and nuanced. The research underscores the need for more personalized drug prevention &amp; treatment programs.
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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Apr 30

New research from @CUAnschutz is the first to identify defects related to metabolism in lymphoblast cell lines derived from blood samples of children with Dravet syndrome, which could lead to new treatments for epilepsy and related disorders. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/f…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. First of its Kind Study Identifies Metabolic Defects in Dravet Syndrome

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Apr 29

Thank you to Representative Jason Crow for visiting @CUAnschutz last week to learn more about our latest medical research and the critical role of federal funding in advancing new discoveries.

TomFlaigMD's tweet image. Thank you to Representative Jason Crow for visiting @CUAnschutz last week to learn more about our latest medical research and the critical role of federal funding in advancing new discoveries.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Apr 29

New research study from @CUAnschutz in @AnnalsofIM examines weight loss with intermittent fasting for three days a week versus slightly reducing calories every day. Read More: health.com/intermittent-f…

TomFlaigMD's tweet card. New research suggests that fasting for three days a week may lead to greater weight loss than slightly reducing calories every day. Experts explain why, and whether you should try it.

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Thomas Flaig@TomFlaigMD · Mar 31

Spring is starting to bloom @CUAnschutz

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