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GW Researcher Paul Brindley Awarded with Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science from Khon Kaen University in Thailand
Paul Brindley, PhD, professor of microbiology, immunology, and tropical medicine, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science in Parisitology from Khon Kaen University in Thailand. 
Brian Choi, MD, and David Kauffman, MSII, Present Health Care Technology Research at 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference
Brian Choi, MD, professor of medicine, and David Kauffman, second year medical student, will present at the upcoming HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS20), March 9-13, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.
NBC News - Very Hot Weather Prompts Early Births, Study Says
Nathaniel DeNicola, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, spoke to NBC News about the association between very hot weather and premature births.
Roger Ideishi Joins SMHS as Occupational Therapy Program Director
Roger Ideishi, JD, OT/L, FAOTA has joined the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) in the role of program director for the Occupational Therapy Programs, including a soon-to-be established entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. 
Article Highlights Under-screening of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis Patients for Depression
A recent study, led by Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, highlighted the rate of under-screening that outpatients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis receive for mental health.
Linda Zanin, EdD '96, MA '92, Elected to NACEP Engagement Commission
Congratulations to Linda Zanin, EdD ’96, MA ’92, director of strategic partnerships at the SMHS, who was recently elected to the engagement commission for the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.
Processed Foods Highly Correlated with Obesity Epidemic in the U.S.
Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, published in Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology on the correlation between consumption of highly processed foods and increasing prevalence of obesity.
GWish Celebrates Excellence in Interprofessional Care at Annual Platinum Dinner
Members of the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, physicians and care providers, and those involved in spirituality and palliative care gathered for the 2019 GW Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWish) Fall Celebration Platinum Dinner.
AAMC - Thanks, A Lot
Hal Frazier, MD, associate dean for graduate medical education and professor of urology, spoke to AAMC for an article on learning to practice gratitude to ward off burnout and rekindle their love of medicine.
Brian Choi, MD, Publishes Article on Clinical Guidelines and Author Self-Disclosure
A new study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examined potential conflicts of interest facing authors of clinical guidelines, finding a “concerning” level of discrepancies in author guideline disclosures.