12/14/2025
💫 Denver Health’s inaugural Academic Affairs Awards brought together faculty and staff to celebrate excellence across research, education and clinical practice. As a learning health system, we are proud to honor the people who turn critical research into better care for our patients every day.
Chief Medical Officer Read Pierce, MD, opened the evening before Interim Chief Research Officer Randy C. Miles, MD, MPH, and Chief Education Officer Abraham Nussbaum, MD, presented individual and team awards. The room was lively and warm, reflected in the energy of Judy Shlay, MD, associate director of the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, whose enthusiasm and high fives matched the moment.
Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients. Each honoree, nominated by their respective chair, represents Denver Health’s academic mission and commitment to advancing care through learning, discovery and education. 💙