Robert Shesser, M.D., chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, was interviewed by USA Today for a story on a device that reverses the effects of overdoses from opioids, including heroin and prescription painkillers, now approved by The Food and Drug Administration. He was also interviewed by Voice of Russia Radio on the topic.
USA Today - FDA Approves Heroin/Painkiller Overdose Antidote
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The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences recently welcomed the Fall 2025 cohort of the Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) PhD Program, marking the program’s 30th class of doctoral students.
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) announced the appointment of Brandon Beattie, MMSc, PA-C, assistant professor of Physician Assistant (PA) studies, to serve as the director of the PA Program.
A growing cadre of GW SMHS clinicians who are translating frontline frustrations into real-world solutions. Investigators across the school are leveraging GW’s innovation ecosystem to bring new technologies from concept to commercialization, improving the lives of patients far beyond Foggy Bottom.