Scienceline featured a new study published in Journal of Virology finding that prednisone, doxorubicin and vincristine, three immunosuppressive chemotherapy drugs also used in managing bone marrow transplants and severe allergies, are capable of activating some of the most common herpes viruses. The study was authored by SMHS researchers, including Steven Zeichner, Ph.D., M.D., professor of pediatrics.
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Sen. Tim Kaine (D–VA) and Rep. James Walkinshaw (D–VA-11) joined others for a day-long summit, “A Call to Conscience: Advancing Inclusion for Adults with Disabilities who have Significant Support Needs,” at the George Washington University, brought together people with disabilities, family members…
Three George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences residents presented findings from their inaugural Global Clinical Care Alliance (GCCA) Global Health Legacy Fellowships, sharing year-long projects on emergency care in Uganda, glaucoma treatment in India and neural tube…
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) has appointed Zareen Zaidi, MD, PhD, professor of medicine, as the new associate dean for faculty affairs and development.
