News Archive

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.

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.