Press Releases

Study Suggests Physical Fitness is as Important as Body Weight in Lowering Mortality Risk in Men
Peter Kokkinos, Ph.D., adjunct professor of physical therapy and health care sciences, and Charles Faselis, M.D., associate professor of medicine, were recently published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings for their research finding that higher fitness levels negate the “obesity paradox.”
Dr. Paul Marvar posing for a portrait
A Common Hypertension Treatment May Reduce PTSD Symptoms
Paul Marvar, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology & physiology, was recently published in Biological Psychiatry for his research on the underlying mechanisms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Neal Barnard posing for a portrait
Researchers Unveil Six Dietary Guidelines for Cancer Prevention
Neal Barnard, M.D., adjunct professor of medicine, recently published a paper in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, outlining six dietary recommendations to reduce risk of several types of cancer.
The George Washington University Launches Graduate Certificate in Anatomical and Translational Sciences
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce the establishment of a new graduate certificate in anatomical and translational sciences.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman posing for a portrait
GW Cancer Institute Conducts Survey on Moving Toward Quality Patient-Centered Care
The GW Cancer Institute published research in the Journal of Oncology Navigation and Survivorship on patient navigation and survivorship programs and the challenges many of these programs face.
Occupational therapists working with patients in a wheelchair, at a desk and in crutches in different images
The George Washington University Launches New Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce an advanced practice Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree program for practicing occupational therapists.
Dr. Stephen J. Teach using a Macbook laptop
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Taps Stephen J. Teach, M.D., M.P.H., to Serve as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics
Stephen J. Teach, M.D., M.P.H., will serve as the chair for the Department of Pediatrics.
GW Researcher Receives Grant to Study Connection Between Stress, High Blood Pressure and the Neuroimmune System
Paul Marvar, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology and physiology, was awarded a $721,435 grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to study stress-induced hypertension and its effects on the neuroimmune system.
Dr. Neal Barnard posing for a portrait
International Researchers Identify Seven Dietary and Lifestyle Guidelines for Alzheimer’s Prevention
Neal Barnard, M.D., adjunct professor of medicine, recently published a paper in Neurobiology of Aging, outlining seven dietary and lifestyle guidelines to boost brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. David Mendelowitz posing for a portrait
Interrupted Breathing during Sleep Affects Brain Neurons Necessary to Regulate Heart Rate
David Mendelowitz, Ph.D., vice chair and professor of pharmacology and physiology, was published in The Journal of Physiology for his research article, "Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia-hypercapnia Blunts Heart Rate Responses and Alters Neurotransmission to Cardiac Vagal Neurons."
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