News Archive
Richard Katz, M.D., Bloedorn Professor of Cardiology, professor of medicine, and director of the division of cardiology, was featured in Healthcare Technology Online for being awarded a $1.9 million by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
Patience White, M.D., professor of medicine, was quoted in the Daily Herald. She discussed recent research showing that osteoarthritis isn't just a result of wear and tear on your joints, but arises from an interplay between environment and genetics.
James Ahlgren, M.D., professor of medicine, was interviewed by Medscape Medical News about the potential benefits and risks of using computed tomography colonography to screen asymptomatic adults aged 50 to 80 years for colorectal cancer.
Michael Compton, M.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, wrote an op-ed in Psychiatric News about the benefits of attending the Institute on Psychiatric Services every year.
Neal Barnard, M.D., adjunct associate professor of medicine, appeared on WPBS to help Americans make healthier lifestyle choices with his program, "Kickstart Your Health with Dr. Neal Barnard."
Neal Barnard, M.D., adjunct associate professor of medicine, was interviewed by The Boston Globe about why he does not eat meat. He believes that meat and fish are bad for both the heart and brain.
John Hawdon, Ph.D., associate professor of microbiology, immunology, and tropical medicine, has received a $407,233 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to develop techniques to manipulate hookworm DNA.
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Milken Institute School of Public Health is pleased to announce a two-year Neurology Health Policy Research Fellowship.
Zachary Litvack, M.D., assistant professor of neurological surgery, was interviewed by WTOP to discuss a new type of minimally-invasive brain surgery he performs at the George Washington University Hospital.
Thomas Wise, M.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, commented on a story in WTOP about the dangers of the drug nicknamed "Molly," a repackaged form of Ecstasy.