News Archive
Leana Wen, M.D., instructor of emergency medicine and director of patient-centered care, wrote an op-ed for The Huffington Post on her experience as an emergency medicine doctor during the Boston Marathon bombings one year ago.
Jonathan Reiner, M.D., professor of medicine, was featured in the Detroit Free Press for an article on an upcoming visit with his patient, former Vice President Dick Cheney, to discuss his heart problems and journey to recovery.
Lara Oboler, M.D. ’95, member of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Dean’s Council, was awarded the 2014 Alumni Outstanding Service Award, April 3.
Carole A. Samango-Sprouse, Ed.D., associate clinical professor of pediatrics, published a study finding that biomarkers could help predict autism spectrum disorders and other developmental delays at nine months old, a year earlier than the current average screening age.
J. Penny Glass, Ph.D., associate professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by CNN's The Chart for a post on research finding fussy babies and toddlers tend to watch more television. Glass believes watching too much television at a young age can contribute to behavior problems.
Eugene V. Beresin, M.D., addressed clinical shortages and stigma during the 11th Annual Jerry M. Wiener, M.D. Lecture in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, April 3.
Raja Mazumder, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine, was quoted in Healthcare Informatics on a new partnership with Internet2 to further his genomics research.
Gerard Martin, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was quoted in Abu Dhabi's The National for an article on the impact of philanthropy on infant mortality rates and other children's health issues.
Lauren Kenworthy, Ph.D., associate professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by Voice of Russia Radio on a new report finding that the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has grown 30 percent.
Jeffrey S. Akman, M.D., dean, vice president for health affairs and Walter A. Bloedorn Professor of Administrative Medicine, talked to GW Today about common issues for college students and how to seek help.