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Congratulations to the 2013 "Golden Apple" Awardees
The annual "Golden Apple" awards recognize the contributions of GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) professors who have made a significant impact on the students’ education.
Collaborations Forged to Create Innovative Solutions to Children’s Health Issues
Virginia Tech, Children’s National Medical Center, and the George Washington University have partnered in a unique program to create research breakthroughs in children’s health. The three institutions contributed a total of $375,000 to support seven collaborative research projects that will use…
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Continues Support for GW Cancer Survivorship Initiatives
The GW Cancer Institute is in its second year of funding from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help increase the quality of survivorship care for D.C.-area breast cancer survivors.
Jeffrey Bethony, Ph.D., Invited to Speak at Global Convening of Experts on Schistosomiasis
Jeffrey Bethony, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of microbiology, immunology, and tropical medicine, was invited to speak on the role of vaccines in control of schistosomiasis at an international meeting of leading experts, jointly held by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the…
GW Researchers Publish First Comprehensive Review of Social Media as a Tool in Medicine
In the first comprehensive review of its kind, Katherine Chretien, M.D., associate professor of medicine, and Terry Kind, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of pediatrics, have co-authored a piece in Circulation on the challenges and opportunities of using social media in a clinical care setting.
Chicago Tribune - Teva Wins FDA Approval for Oral Contraceptive
James Simon, M.D., clinical professor for obstetrics and gynecology, spoke to the Chicago Tribune about FDA approval of a new drug to help minimize breakthrough bleeding in women.
ElderBranch - Geriatrics and Palliative Care Trends: Dr. Katalin Roth
Katalin Roth, M.D., associate professor of medicine, spoke with ElderBranch about trends in geriatrics and long-term care, as well as developments in palliative care.
AP TV - Surgeon: Ware's Injury Could Threaten Career
Rajeev Pandarinath, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery, spoke to The Associated Press about Kevin Ware's leg injury and whether it will affect his future basketball career. This interview also appeared on USA Today. He was interviewed by WUSA9 on the same topic.
PBS Newshour - Sequester Cuts to Science Slow Biomedical Research
Roberta DiBiasi, M.D., professor of pediatrics, spoke with PBS Newshour about cuts made by the federal government to medical research funding.
The Washington Post's The Fold - Mapping the Brain Is a Journey, Not a Destination
Zachary Litvack, M.D., assistant professor of neurosurgery and otolaryngology, spoke to The Washington Post's The Fold and ABC-TV and ABC Radio in Australia about President Obama's plan to map the human brain.