News Archive

Lauren Kenworthy, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and pediatrics, was quoted by POPSUGAR in an article discussing her recent research looking at autism in girls.

William D. Gaillard, MD, professor of neurology and pediatrics, was quoted by Epilepsy News Today in an article about the use of the anti-seizure medication, Kappra, on children with epilepsy.

Nathaniel DeNicola, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, spoke to Live Science for an article about the efficacy of birth control apps. The story was also covered by Digital Journal.

Alison K. Hall, PhD, is the new associate dean for research workforce development at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

Yolanda Haywood, MD, RESD ’87, BA ’81, associate dean for diversity, inclusion, and student affairs and associate professor of emergency medicine, at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, received a $1.2 million grant for the Upward Bound program for which she is the principal…

Walter Jean, MD, professor of neurological surgery, was interviewed live on WUSA9 about diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma brain tumors following Sen. John McCain's diagnosis. He also spoke to NBC4.

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, associate center director for patient-centered initiatives and health equity at GW Cancer Center, accepted a check from the Avon Foundation at the annual Avon Walk in Washington, D.C. The money will fund a patient navigator who will provide resources to help breast…

Adam Friedman, MD, associate professor of dermatology, spoke to Prevention for an article discussing various methods of protecting against skin cancer.

A team of researchers at GW Cancer Center found that T-cells lacking in the HDAC11 enzyme performed better in attacking cancer tumor cells. This research highlights the importance of treating HDAC11 as an immunotherapeutic target.

Allistair Abraham, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by NBC4 for a segment about a "half match" bone marrow transplant procedure for sickle cell patients.