Faculty in the Media

Amir Afkhami, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was a guest on CCTV America to discuss how mental healthcare in the United States compares with the rest of the world.

Stephen Teach, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by The Washington Post about his work to try and lower the number of children who are hospitalized for asthma in D.C., which has one of the highest rates of pediatric asthma in the country.

Jessica Torrente, M.D., assistant professor of radiology, gives a tour of the GW Mammovan to FOX 5's Holly Morris.

Jonathan Reiner, M.D., professor of medicine and director of cardiac catheterization laboratories, was interviewed for an article in The National Journal about former President George W. Bush's former heart problems.

David Wessel, M.D., professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine, talked to WTOP about D.C. being barred from making Medicaid payments during the federal government shutdown.

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.