Pediatrics
The M.D. Class of 2018 participated in a multi-day clinical public health exercise to learn their roles as future physicians in eradicating asthma in kids.
Gerard Gioia, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was quoted in CBS News about his research finding that children and teens recovering from a concussion may experience difficulty with schoolwork until they fully recover.
An interdisciplinary group of researchers from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Children’s National Health System has been awarded a program project grant for $6.2 million from The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to solve pediatric…
Anthony-Samuel LaMantia, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology and physiology, was featured in News-Medical for his leadership of a six million dollar program project grant to research pediatric dysphagia - chronic difficulties with feeding and swallowing in children.
Judith Owens, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was interviewed for a Parents Magazine article on how deep sleep is essential for a child's growth.
Judith Owens, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was interviewed for a segment on FOX 5 News about the benefits of Fairfax county high schools starting after 8 a.m.
Daniel Lewin, Ph.D., adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was quoted in a WTOP article on the importance of helping children adjust to a new sleep schedule before school starts.
Russell C. Libby, M.D. ’79, B.S. ’74, F.A.A.P, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics, has been awarded the American Academy of Pediatrics Charles “Buzzy” Vanchiere award.
Gerard Martin, M.D., professor of pediatrics, authored a post on ACC in Touch, calling for pulse oximetry legislation or regulation in every state to help increase prompt diagnosis of defects.
Eleanor Mackey, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and pediatrics, spoke to The Washington Post on steps parents can take to help children who are overweight.