Faculty in the Media

Lee Beers, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, spoke to ABC News for an article about how Sesame Street can help teach children how to cope with stress and trauma.

Adam Friedman, MD, associate professor of dermatology, spoke to AccuWeather for an article discussing life-threatening skin infections from floodwaters following hurricanes. The story was also covered by FOX News.

Olanrewaju Falusi, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, spoke to HuffPost for an article about the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Paul Kaplowitz, MD, professor of pediatrics, spoke to Medscape for an article about the risks of overtesting children for endocrine disorders.

Mary Alvord, PhD, adjunct associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to Reader's Digest about how the body responds to the common cold.

Daniel Lewin, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and of pediatrics, spoke to Offspring for an article about how to care for children when you are not on the same sleep schedule.

Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology and of urology, spoke to Women's Health for an article suggesting products for treating acne on the back.

Michael Irwig, MD, associate professor of medicine, wrote an article for Endocrine News about his work and interest in the field of endocrinology.

Denice Cora-Bramble, MD, professor of pediatrics, and alumna Lieutenant General Nadja West, were included in Washingtonian's "Most Powerful Women in Washington" lineup.  

Lee Beers, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, spoke to ABC News for an article suggesting ways of discussing mass shootings with children.