Medicine

SMHS faculty members, Scott Cohen, MD, and Aviva Ellenstein, MD, PhD, were recognized with this year’s prestigious Distinguished Teacher Award.

Robert Jablonover, MD, assistant professor of medicine, was named assistant dean for pre-clinical education at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Rebecca Kaltman, MD, assistant clinical professor of medicine, spoke to WUSA9 for a segment about cold cap, a treatment that allows cancer patients to preserve their hair during chemotherapy.

Christina Puchalski, MD, professor of medicine and of health, human function, and rehabilitation services, spoke to 6PR for a segment about how to cope with stress and death.

Rebecca Kaltman, MD, assistant clinical professor of medicine, spoke to The Washington Times for an article about DigniCap.

Aileen Chang, MD, MSPH, is the principal investigator at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences for a study looking for a yellow fever diagnostic, in collaboration with Antigen Discovery Incorporated and Harvard University.

William Borden, MD, associate professor of medicine, was quoted by Reuters in an article about a recent study that public reporting of outcomes for a common procedure to clear blocked arteries hasn’t delivered on the goal of enhancing patient care. 

Anjeni Keswani, MD, assistant professor of medicine, was interviewed live on Good Morning Washington for a segment about how to get through pollen and allergy season.

Marie Borum, MD, MPH, professor of medicine, spoke to Chemical & Engineering News about a swallowable sensor that could possibly detect gastrointestinal disorders.

Marijane Hynes, MD, director of the GW Weight Loss Clinic and clinical professor of medicine, spoke to WJLA-ABC7 for a segment about belly wraps and whether or not they are worth the investment.