Faculty in the Media

Robert Hawley, Ph.D., chair of anatomy and cell biology, King Fahd Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology, and professor of anatomy and regenerative biology, was featured in Value-based Care in Myeloma for his recent research published in the Journal of American Hematology that may help to…
Rachel Brem, M.D., director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center and professor of radiology, was interviewed by The Associated Press on Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy and her genetic predisposition for breast and ovarian cancer.
Anastassios Koumbourlis, M.D., professor of pediatrics, commented in Medscape Medical News on research suggesting Mycoplasma pneumoniae is commonly present in the upper respiratory tract of asymptomatic children.
Christine Teal, M.D., director of the Breast Care Center and associate professor of surgery, was interviewed by ABC7 and FOX 5 News on Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double masectomy to prevent breast cancer.
Rebecca Kaltman, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was interviewed by WTOP-FM about Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. 
Michael Jacobson, Ph.D., assistant clinical professor of physician assistant studies, was featured in Bloomberg for his recent study finding that sodium levels in fast-food restaurants have not changed from 2005 to 2011. This study was also featured in HealthDay News and Doctors Lounge.
Laura Olivieri, M.D., adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by The Washington Post about a new 3-D printer available at Children's National Medical Center. Dr. Olivieri uses the technology to print out organ replicas, which help in prepping for surgery.
Lee Ann Beers, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, commented in U.S. News & World Report about research on teenagers texting and driving. She was also featured in Philly.com and Medical News Today on this topic.
David Stockwell, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by The Washington Post about the way doctors communicate with patients about the side effects of the medications they are prescribing. This story was also published in the Bangor Daily News.
Katherine Chretien, M.D., associate professor of medicine, was interviewed by Radio Rounds  the challenges and joys of being a "Mother in Medicine" and whether women in medicine can “do it all.”