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Mitchell R. Smith, MD, PhD, associate center director for clinical investigations at GW Cancer Center and professor of medicine, was interviewed for a segment on Al Jazeera reporting on a new treatment approved for patients with childhood leukemia that uses the patient's own genetically modified…

Richard Cytowic, MD, clinical professor of neurology, was quoted by The New Yorker in an article about the condition synesthesia.

Welcome to the Inaugural Research Update from the SMHS Office of Research Administration. 

Jill Boissonnault, PhD, visiting associate professor of physical therapy and health care sciences, spoke to Reuters for an article about her new study looking at the occurrence of sexual harrassment experienced by physical therapists.

Marilyn Kraus, MD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and of neurology, spoke to The Washington Post for an article about research that tests biomarkers in saliva to diagnose concussions.

The GW Hospital is expanding its robotic services, becoming the first hospital in the world to perform colorectal surgery with the Medrobotics Flex® Robotic System – a robot system designed to navigate the body’s twists and turns. 

First- and second-year MD students participated in Community Service Day this year. The students worked on crafts for organizations that benefit children and animals.

Rising second-year MD students earned their research stripes during the break between semesters.

Eleanor Mackey, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and of pediatrics, spoke to NPR for an article about helping children deal with the stress that comes with going back to school.

The 46 students of the new class started the year with orientation before delving into the studies and community service that mark the prestigious program.