Faculty in the Media

Hai Chen, M.D. Ph.D., assistant professor of neurology, spoke with Voice of America about the use of CBD oil as a treatment for epilepsy.

Bruno Petinaux, M.D., associate professor of emergency medicine, and first-year M.D. student, Brandon Glousman, were interviewed by WJLA-ABC7 about their participation saving the life of a woman who had gone into cardiac arrest while behind the wheel.

Rebecca Kaltman, M.D., assistant clinical professor of medicine, spoke live with Great Day Washington (WUSA9 - CBS) about hereditary cancer and the steps people can take to reduce their risk for cancer.

Nathaniel DeNicola, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, discussed research in a Reuters article about the use of marijuana by pregnant teenagers.

Laura Anthony, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatric and behavioral science and pediatrics, was interviewed for an EdWeek video, suggesting ways that teachers can support students with autism.

Christina Puchalski, M.D. ’94, RESD ‘97, director of the GW Institute for Spirituality and Health, professor of medicine, spoke to Interfaith Radio about the importance of attending to the spirit as much as the body at the end of life, and the theory of gerotranscendence.

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, associate center director for patient-centered initiatives and health equity at the GW Cancer Center, discussed the role of patient navigators in the health care workforce in an article for HFMA Leadership.

Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., associate clinical professor of dermatology, was quoted in an Allure article, discussing the use of lighters in makeup application.

Adam Friedman, M.D., associate professor of dermatology, was quoted in an article for Healthline about developing longer lasting sunscreens.

Sabyasachi Sen, M.D., associate professor of medicine, was quoted in the Washington Times article about a recent study, which suggests that sweeteners can contribute to weight gain.