News Archive

James Phillips, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine, authored an op-ed for CNN on preparedness of health care professionals in the face of a coronavirus outbreak.

Amir Afkhami, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to The New York Times for an article discussing response to coronavirus in Iran.

Sanjay Maggirwar, PhD, chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine, spoke with CBS News for an article on whether homemade hand sanitizer is effective against viruses, such as COVID-19.

GW Health Sciences faculty, staff, and students worked with Rise Against Hunger to assemble meal packages for those in need.

Interviewing for a job can be a daunting task, but second-year physician assistant at SMHS are ready to impress their potential employers thanks to the introduction to professional practice course and a session of mock job interviews.

Gary Simon, MD, PhD, Walter G. Ross Professor of Clinical Research and director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, spoke to Hearst TV for a segment on coronavirus and what people need to know.

Sabrina Figueiredo, PhD, MSc, joined SMHS as co-director of the Health Care Quality (HCQ) Program. Figueiredo comes to GW from McGill University in Montreal, where she served as assistant director of the physical therapy program.

The 7th Annual Dr. Harry C. Miller Visiting Professorship Symposium and Reception on Saturday, March 14.

Melissa Tice, PhD, recently joined SMHS as the director of the Regulatory Affairs Program. Tice comes to GW after serving as the vice president of Global Regulatory Affairs at Immunomedics Inc. 

David Parenti, MD, director of the GW Traveler's Clinic and professor of medicine, spoke to National Geographic for an article on how to avoid getting sick on a cruise ship.