Research News

Researchers at GW published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology Clinical Cancer Informatics on the new knowledgebase OncoMX, which will improve the exploration and research of cancer biomarkers in the context of related evidence.
A research letter, published by members of SMHS and Children’s National Hospital in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), details results of a study that found a gap in access to treatment for severe acne among low-income communities. 
A paper in npj (Nature Partner Journal) Genomic Medicine by Shawneequa Callier, JD, MA,  of SMHS, examined the progress and challenges in increasing the amount of data on individuals with African ancestry in genomic research.  
Earlier this year Sally Moody, PhD, chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and professor of anatomy and cell biology at SMHS, earned the unique opportunity to take part in an international course in developmental biology held in Chile.
Physician-researchers at the George Washington University published a review suggesting that telehealth interventions are associated with improved obstetric outcomes.
Research from the George Washington University has found that apolipoprotein A-I binding protein restricts HIV-1 replication by targeting lipid rafts and reducing virus-cell fusion.
The outcomes for patients in their 80s who received carotid endarterectomy (CEA) surgery to reduce the risk of stroke are comparable to those of younger patients, according to a study by George Washington University (GW) researchers published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery.
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is investing $3.9 million to convert 13,500 square feet of lab space in Ross Hall into state-of-the-art research facilities.
A new survey from dermatology and emergency medicine researchers at GW suggests that the dermatology community is inadequately prepared for a biological disaster and would benefit from a formal preparedness training program.
Researchers at the George Washington University Advanced Metrics Lab found that a hip fracture patient’s length of stay in a rehabilitation facility has a greater impact on functional independence than therapy time per day.