The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has announced a $50 million gift from the Anschutz Foundation to launch the Anschutz Acceleration Initiative.

The initiative aims to advance research and cutting-edge healthcare innovations in areas such as preventative care and technology to help scientists develop the next generation of therapies and healthcare solutions. Potential areas of impact include prevention, population health, innovative treatments and diagnostics, novel therapeutic development, medical devices, and digital health technologies.

“CU Anschutz is a hub for leading-edge research and innovation and attracts some of the best minds in medicine who work on solutions to the most pressing healthcare issues,” said Anschutz Foundation executive director Dave Ryan. “By accelerating their research, we can positively impact health care worldwide and help people improve their lives.” 

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