Vittorio Gallo, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics, and Joseph Scafidi, M.D., assistant professor of neurology, were interviewed by NPR's Shots for a story on their research finding that a naturally occurring substance called epidermal growth factor appears to reverse a type of brain damage that's common in very premature infants.
NPR - A Growth Factor Heals the Damage to a Preemie's Brain — In Mice
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The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Showcase featured research abstracts, offering a platform for medical students, residents, PhD candidates, and health sciences scholars to share their work in basic sciences, clinical and translational research, public…
First-year medical student Tessa Fabiniak received the top honor in anatomical sciences at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), earning the 17th Annual Marilyn J. Koering Award after achieving a 98.5% in anatomy. The award is named for Marilyn J.…
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is pleased to announce that Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, will be the keynote speaker for the 2026 GW MD Graduation Celebration and Diploma Ceremony on May 17, 2026, in Lisner Auditorium.