Faculty in the Media

Scott Shapiro, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was featured by Science Daily for his research finding gene therapy may be a promising treatment for those who suffer from heart attack.

Richard Cytowic, M.D., associate clinical professor of neurology, wrote an article for Psychology Today on the "clean-up" that happens in the brain while sleeping.

Anthony-Samuel LaMantia, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology and physiology, was featured by Medical Xpress for his research finding new information on the pathogenesis of feeding and swallowing difficulties often found in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and…

Vivek Jain, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was interviewed on BBC World News on the connection between sleep and athletic performance, and on new tools to measure effective sleep.

Zachary Litvack, M.D., assistant professor of neurological surgery, appeared on WUSA9 to discuss helmets and whether they are effective in stopping concussions.

Leana Wen, M.D., instructor of emergency medicine, wrote an op-ed for NPR's Shots on how drug addiction can often start in the emergency room with prescription pain killers.

Scott Faucett, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery, was featured by InTheCapital for his experience serving as a U.S. ski and snowboard team physician.

Marion Usher, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was quoted in a FairfaxTimes.com article on a program she moderated on the trials and tribulations facing interfaith couples.  

Kanishka Ratnayaka, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, was featured in the Ugandan newspaper New Vision, for his work at the Ugandan Health Institute this week training physicians and performing surgeries.

Babak Sarani, M.D., chief of trauma and associate professor of surgery, was interviewed by WTOP about how weather effects the emergency room and how hospitals prepare for inclement weather.