Faculty in the Media

Anita McSwain, M.D., assistant professor of surgery, spoke with WUSA9 about what happens if something is found during a mammogram.

Rachel Brem, M.D., director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center and professor of radiology, spoke to WUSA9 about The GW Mammovan, her "big" baby.

Lisa McGrail, M.D., assistant clinical professor of medicine, spoke to WUSA9 about a vaccine designed for breast cancer survivors.

Jocelyn Rapelyea, M.D., associate professor of radiology, gave viewers a tour of the GW Mammovan on the WUSA9 morning show.

Zachary Litvack, M.D., assistant professor of neurological surgery, was interviewed by WUSA9 about a new book called "League of Denial," claiming that NFL executives used their own study to diminish the connection of football and head injuries.

Christina Puchalski, M.D. '94, RESD '97, director of the GW Institute for Spirituality and Health, wrote an op-ed in New Zealand Doctor on how the New Zealand medical community would benefit from the integration of spirituality into health care.

Gerard Martin, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was quoted in a WTOP story about a new test that can predict hidden heart problems before a baby comes home, called a pulse oximetry test.

Anne Willis, M.A., director of the division of cancer survivorship and Center for the Advancement of Cancer Survivorship, Navigation and Policy at the GW Cancer Institute, was quoted in The Washington Post article on the positive impact software donations can have on improving survivorship care.

Eleanor Mackey, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke with WTOP-FM about the effect the government shutdown may have on children, whose routines may be disrupted.

WUSA9 featured the GW Mobile Mammography Van, better known as the Mammovan. With 17 years in service, the program is one of the oldest in the country.