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The Washington Times - You Can’t Sequester Cancer
In an op-ed published in The Washington Times, Patricia Berg, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine, and her co-author Robert Weiner, former spokesman for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and chief of staff of the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging and…
GW Cancer Institute to Launch Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers
In collaboration with the American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the George Washington University Cancer Institute is launching the Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers on April 15, 2013.
WTOP-FM - The Medical Facts Angelina Jolie Was Facing, and the Options Other Women Have
Rebecca Kaltman, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was interviewed by WTOP-FM about Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. 
Bloomberg - Restaurant Meals ‘Alarmingly High’ in Fat, Study Finds
Michael Jacobson, Ph.D., assistant clinical professor of physician assistant studies, was featured in Bloomberg for his recent study finding that sodium levels in fast-food restaurants have not changed from 2005 to 2011. This study was also featured in HealthDay News and Doctors Lounge.
The Washington Post - To Help Solve Challenging Cardiac Problems, Doctors at Children’s Press ‘Print’
Laura Olivieri, M.D., adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by The Washington Post about a new 3-D printer available at Children's National Medical Center. Dr. Olivieri uses the technology to print out organ replicas, which help in prepping for surgery.
All Things Considered (NPR) - Combating the Rise in Teen Suicide
Stephen Teach, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was featured by several news organizations for his research finding that almost 20 percent of suicidal teenagers have guns in their home.
Medpage Today - Young Adults Struggle with Diabetes Care
Randi Streisand, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was featured in Medpage Today for her research on young adults with diabetes. 
WTOP-FM - Researchers Studying Why College Kids Get the Mumps
David Hyun, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by WTOP-FM about mumps outbreaks at area college campuses.
Arthritis Today - Most Adults with Arthritis Don’t Walk Enough
Patience White, M.D., professor of medicine and pediatrics, was interviewed by Arthritis Today on research findings suggesting that adult patients with arthritis need to start walking more.
WTOP-FM - Some Money Raised From the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Goes to the GW Cancer Institute to Fund Its Cancer Survivorship Initiative
WTOP-FM featured the GW Cancer Institute's survivorship program, reporting that some money from the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will help fund this intitiative.