News Archive

Dipa Sheth, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was interviewed by ABC7 on the 2014 allergy season, which has been dubbed "the pollen vortex," and how to alleviate common allergy symptoms. Her tips were also posted by the blog InTheCapital.

Eric Hoffman, Ph.D., chair and professor of integrative systems biology, was quoted in The Washington Post for an article on FDA review of a drug that may slow the progression of­­ ­Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Helene Emsellem, M.D., clinical professor of neurology, was interviewed for The Washington Post on treating patients with jet lag, usually from traveling for work, and a potential new treatment. 

Suraj Bhatt, second-year medical student, wrote an op-ed for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on the challenges of private education loans. This also appeared as a blog post for MedPage Today's KevinMD. 

SMHS hosted the Dr. Leslie and Grazia Dornfeld Fifth Annual Great Teachers in Medicine Lecture on April 3.

Jennifer Lee, M.D., assistant professor of emergency medicine, was recently appointed Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.

Carole A. Samango-Sprouse, Ed.D., associate clinical professor of pediatrics, was featured in PsychCentral for her research suggesting that measurement of two biomarkers can help physicians and diagnosticians identify autisms pectrum disorders early in the developmental process.

The 19th Annual GW Research Days showcased health-related research from SMHS students and residents, April 2.

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.