Faculty in the Media
Christina Puchalski, M.D. '94, RESD '97, director of the GW Institute for Spirituality and Health and professor of medicine, was quoted in an article in Catholic News Agency about her visit with the Pope and the importance of having a loving and compassionate presence as a caregiver.
Vivek Jain, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and medical director for Center of Sleep Disorders, was interviewed by ABC7 about sleep texting, which is a type of parasomnia -- similar to sleep walking, sleep eating and night terrors.
Attila Hertelendy, Ph.D., director for the Program in Emergency Health Services and assistant professor of clinical research and leadership, was quoted in a News-Medical article about the re-launched online bachelor's degree program in Emergency Health Services beginning in spring of 2014.
Leana Wen, M.D., instructor of emergency medicine, was interviewed by 8 News Now in Las Vegas, Nev. about physician gifts from drug companies.
Neal Barnard, M.D., adjunct associate professor of medicine, was interviewed by Popular Science for an article on getting protein from plant-based sources as opposed to meat.
Jerome Paulson, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was quoted in a Bloomberg article on the dangerous effects of lead in drinking water.
Gerard Gioia, M.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was quoted in a Capital News Service story on needed research of to brain injuries in womens and girls sports. This story also appeared in The Kansas City Star and The Miami Herald.
Jonathan Reiner, M.D., professor of medicine, was interviewed by Allison Seymour at FOX 5 News about former Vice President Dick Cheney's 35 year battle with heart disease and their new book, "Heart: An American Medical Odyssey."
Michael Olding, M.D., chief of the division of plastic surgery and professor of surgery, was a guest on HER Radio on RadioMD to discuss who are good candidates for plastic surgery after weight loss, as well as the risks and benefits with each procedure.
Ivor Horn, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, was featured in Forbes' "Top 5 Women Using Technology to Blow Up Social Change."