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T-cells Lacking HDAC11 Enzyme Perform More Effectively in Destroying Cancer Cells
A team of researchers at GW Cancer Center found that T-cells lacking in the HDAC11 enzyme performed better in attacking cancer tumor cells. This research highlights the importance of treating HDAC11 as an immunotherapeutic target.
Frontiers - Reframing the National Health Debate: What Is Our Responsibility to Each Other?
Robert Kaiser, MD, associate professor of medicine, authored an editorial for Frontiers, the newsletter of the American Academy of Home Care Medicine, about health care policy and the debate about who should shoulder the cost of health care.
Conquer Magazine - Recognizing and Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Cancer Survivors
Allison Harvey, MPH, CHES, senior manager of healthcare professional education at the Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity and Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, director of the Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity and associate center director for the GW…
NBC4 - 'Half-Match' Transplant Helps Teen with Sickle Cell Disease
Allistair Abraham, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by NBC4 for a segment about a "half match" bone marrow transplant procedure for sickle cell patients. 
GW Cancer Center Receives $100,000 from Avon Foundation for Patient Navigator
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, associate center director for patient-centered initiatives and health equity at GW Cancer Center, accepted a check from the Avon Foundation at the annual Avon Walk in Washington, D.C. The money will fund a patient navigator who will provide resources to help breast cancer…
Yolanda Haywood, MD, RESD ’87, BA ’81, Receives $1.2 Million Grant for Upward Bound Program
Yolanda Haywood, MD, RESD ’87, BA ’81, associate dean for diversity, inclusion, and student affairs and associate professor of emergency medicine, at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, received a $1.2 million grant for the Upward Bound program for which she is the principal investigator…
Alison K. Hall, PhD, Named Associate Dean for Research Workforce Development
Alison K. Hall, PhD, is the new associate dean for research workforce development at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 
Prevention - 7 Ways To Prevent Skin Cancer That Aren't Sunscreen Or A Hat
Adam Friedman, MD, associate professor of dermatology, spoke to Prevention for an article discussing various methods of protecting against skin cancer.
Local Rising High School Seniors Get Hands-on Approach to Medicine
More than a dozen students from Washington, D.C., were selected to participate in the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s DC Health and Academic Preparation Program.
A Push with Purpose
OB/GYN residents, faculty, and alumni made fundraising history with their donations to the OB/GYN Residency Education Fund in honor of Jennifer Keller, MD.