In this episode, we sit down with physician-scientist Dr. Cailin Collins to explore how her work bridges the gap between the lab and the clinic. Dr. Collins shares her journey through MD-PhD training and how it shaped her passion for a career that combines patient care with scientific discovery. Focused on hematologic malignancies, she discusses the unique opportunity to treat patients in the clinic while simultaneously advancing research in the lab. She also reflects on the collaborative environment at the University of Colorado, where a strong emphasis on patient-centered care drives both clinical practice and innovation.

Date Recorded:  3.23.2026

🛠️ Resources & Links Mentioned: 

• www.thecollinslabcu.com

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Dr. Bruce Mandt:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gczcHa3mwk9mjM9E0hpOD?si=f18801200bf74c0d

Dr. Joanne Cole: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IO1vwVY1duM2PM8vs0QC7?si=d678f12ad1cf4cd4

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