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• Ruesch Center Gets Mention in The Cancer Letter
  11/13/2009

  The Cancer Letter Highlights Georgetown Lombardi and the Otto J. Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers in the October issue.

• WJLA's Maureen Bunyan Covers Doctors Speak Out
  11/13/2009

  Maureen Bunyan tells Channel 7 viewers about "Doctors Speak Out," a program sponsored by GUMC.

• NHS Professor Publishes in Health Affairs
  11/6/2009

  The cost associated with the HIV/AIDS pandemic could rise to $35 billion a year by 2031 unless corrective measures are taken on a global scale, according to a new article in the journal Health Affairs.

• Channel 9 Offers Pre-Coverage of the Lombardi Gala
  11/6/2009

  Angie Goff, entertainment reporter on WUSA 9, highlighted the Lombardi Gala telling listeners it's a can't miss event of the season.

• Laura Anderko Provides Health Care Pros Tips on Staying Healthy
  10/30/2009

  Laura Anderko was featured in the Houston Chronicle and Washington Post offering tips on ways health care pros can stay healthy this season.

• Milton Brown Talks [with WUSA 9] About the Drug Discovery Program
  10/29/2009

  WUSA 9 profiles Milton Brown and the breakthroughs being found through the Drug Discovery Program at Lombardi.

• Robert Barnet Interviews with Medical Ethics Advisor
  10/29/2009

  Robert Barnet comments on health care reform in the October issue of Medical Ethics Advisor.

• Subramaniam Interviewed on Link Between Cell Phones and Brain Tumors
  10/26/2009

  Deepa Subramaniam was recently interviewed by WUSA 9 for a story about a possible link between cell phone and brain tumors.

• Aziza Shad Profiled in CR Magazine
  10/22/2009

  CR Magazine recently published a profile about Lombardi Oncologist Aziza Shad and her quest to fight the battle against childhood cancer.

• TV One Includes Lucile Adams-Campbell in Documentary
  10/16/2009

  Lucile Adams-Campbell was recently featured in “Breast Cancer Examined: An African-American Perspective” which aired on Oct. 11, 2009.

• Doreen Gentzler Features the ‘Capital Breast Care Center’ on NBC-4, Washington
  10/15/2009

  Doreen Gentzler recently covered the ‘Capital Breast Care Center’ and the preventative cancer screenings the center provides to women in Washington.

• Several Media Outlets Feature Washington’s Leading Ladies and the ‘Capital Breast Care Center’
  10/11/2009

  Several local, national and international media outlets covered the "Gift of Life" breakfast, the signature fundraising event of the 'Capital Breast Care Center'.

• Claudine Isaacs Shares Facts about Breast Cancer with Woman's Day Magazine
  10/11/2009

  Woman's Day recently interviewed Claudine Isaacs for a story about the latest information on breast cancer.

• Luciane Cavalli Offers a "Day in the Life" of a Cancer Researcher at Lombardi
  10/11/2009

  Luciane Cavalli was recently shadowed by the Hoya to offer a glimpse into her life as a breast cancer researcher at Lombardi.

• Doctors Speak Out Covered by Scripps Howard News Service
  10/2/2009

  The Scripps Howard News Service covered the recent “Doctors Speak Out” program held by the Georgetown University Medical Center.

• Gordon Writes about Coping with Depression/Anxiety in The Washington Post
  10/2/2009

  James Gordon, clinical professor of psychiatry, penned an article for The Washington Post addressing the rise in anxiety/depression as a result of the economic downturn and what simple remedies people can try to alleviate their stress.

• The Washington Times Speaks to Jo Anne Davis about the Option of Home Birth
  9/25/2009

  Jo Anne Davis shared comments with the Washington Times about choosing a home birth.

• Ranit Mishori Discusses Growing Incidence of Depression with Parade Magazine
  9/25/2009

  Ranit Mishori wrote an article for Parade Magazine that suggests millions of Americans are living with depression but are not seeking help.

• Scott Turner Comments on Recent Alzheimer's Report with WJLA
  9/25/2009

  Scott Turner talks to WJLA about Alzheimer's statistics and the importance of awareness.

• Georgetown’s Carol Taylor Presented at the National Press Foundation’s Cancer Issues 2009
  9/18/2009

  Taylor shares her concerns for palliative care at annual cancer conference

• HealthDay Speaks with Deepa Subramaniam About Sen. Kennedy’s Battle with Brain Cancer
  9/11/2009

  Georgetown’s Subramaniam comments to HealthDay on Kennedy’s cancer treatment and final days living with the disease.

• Business Week Interviews Fugh-Berman about Pharmaceutical Marketing Schemes
  9/11/2009

  Adrian Fugh-Berman, associate professor of physiology and biophysics, was recently featured in an article in Business Week examining the fines being imposed on pharmaceutical companies for their controversial marketing tactics.

• Medical Students and Professor Featured in an Article About Medical Specialities
  9/2/2009

  Marilee Cole and medical students, Aaron Laviana and Claiborne Childs, were interviewed by Medill News Service.

• Todd Waldman Speaks to the Boston Globe Regarding Sen. Kennedy's Treatment
  8/28/2009

  The Boston Globe recently interviewed Todd Waldman for a story about the treatment Sen. Kennedy received while fighting brain cancer.

• HealthDay Interviews Minetta Liu Regarding a Study on Tamoxifen
  8/26/2009

  Minetta Liu urges HealthDay to caution against new results from a recently published tamoxifen study.

• Voice of America Interviews NHS Faculty Members about GUS, GUMC's Innovative Teaching Simulator
  8/20/2009

  GUS, also known as the

• Joseph Bellanti Gives Swine Flu Prevention Tips to Education.com
  8/20/2009

  Education.com interviewed Joseph Bellanti about swine flu and proper precautions students should take as they head back to school.

• Lombardi Cancer Survivor Interviewed by Southern Maryland News
  8/13/2009

  Southern Maryland News recently featured an article about the courage and strength of Lombardi patient Brandon Johnson and his battle with cancer.

• Carlo Tornatore Talks to NPR About Voice Recognition Software
  8/12/2009

  Carlo Tornatore, associate professor of neurology, discusses voice recognition technology and the importance of the tool in the medical field.

• Melancon and GUH Doctors Perform Cutting Edge Kidney Transplant Procedure
  8/10/2009

  Keith Melancon, director of kidney and pancreas transplantation, recently led a team of doctors at Georgetown University Hospital as they performed a pioneering transplant procedure.

• The Washington Post Interviews Georgetown's Kathryn Sandberg about Summertime Sex Differences
  8/7/2009

  Sandberg explains gender difference in perception of temperature and its effect on couples’ conflicting preferences for the thermostat setting.

• Wallington Discusses DC School Requirement for HPV Vaccination with NewsChannel 8
  8/6/2009

  Sherrie Wallington, program director of the Health Disparities Initiative at Lombardi, spoke with News Channel 8 about legislation that will require female students in the District of Columbia to be vaccinated for the first time against HPV.

• Georgetown's Beth Peshkin Discusses Methods Women are Using to Prevent Breast Cancer with CBS News Radio
  8/6/2009

  Beth Peshkin details the steps women who are at risk for breast cancer are taking to protect themselves from the disease.

• Fugh-Berman Comments on Drug Companies and Doctor Education
  7/31/2009

  GUMC’s Fugh-Bergman discusses the doctor education programs sponsored by major pharmaceutical giants

• CBS Evening News Talks with Subramaniam about the Rising Costs of Cancer Treatment
  7/30/2009

  Deepa Subramaniam comments on the dilemmas many of her cancer patients face associated with costs of treatment.

• Lombardi Patient Interviewed by The Capital
  7/24/2009

  Ryan Tomoff, this year's Hyundai Hope on Wheels Youth Ambassador shared his inspirational story about battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

• Image Magazine Spotlights Georgetown’s Capital Breast Care Center
  7/24/2009

  Image Magazine recently featured an article about the CBCC and their quest to raise awareness about breast cancer in Washington, D.C.

• Davidson Tells About.com the Reasons for the Increase in Thyroid Cancer Rate
  7/17/2009

  Bruce Davidson, professor and chairman of otolaryngology, was interviewed by About.com concerning the increase in thyroid cancer.

• Peshkin Discusses New Genetic Test for Alzheimer's Risk
  7/17/2009

  GUMC's Beth Peshkin told the Associated Press about a new genetic test that unveils clues about people's Alzheimer's risk.

• CBS Radio Interviews Huntsman About Study on Sleep-Aid Ambien
  7/10/2009

  Molly Huntsman, assistant professor of pharmacology, shared with CBS Radio her recent study which helps explain the bizarre side effects associated with the widely used sleep-aid, Ambien.

• Ranit Mishori and Peter Shields Featured on FOX 5
  7/7/2009

  Ranit Mishori and Peter Shields were recently interviewed for a story about the top 5 hidden dangers of summer.

• Putnam Interviewed by Media Outlets Regarding FDA Recommendations
  7/2/2009

  Andrew Putnam commented on the recommendations made by the FDA's panel of experts about acetaminophen, Vicodin and Percocet and what people can expect.

• Matthews Quoted in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  6/29/2009

  Jeanne Matthews was recently quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the debate surrounding public health knowledge and swine flu.

• NHS Professor Gives Advice to Self Magazine
  6/26/2009

  Self Magazine asked Colleen Norton what people should do in the event they suffer from a serious biking injury.

• Beth Peshkin Answers Tough Questions on The Kojo Nnamdi Show
  6/18/2009

  Beth Peshkin talked to Kojo Nnamdi about genetic testing and counseling live on WAMU 88.5 News.

• Selanikio Tells CNN.com about his Efforts at the Crossroads of Technology and Public Health
  6/18/2009

  Joel Selanikio, assistant professor of pediatrics, was quoted in an article on CNN.com which addressed the rise of the mobile phone as a tool in efforts to improve public health.

• National Journal Features caBIG and G-DOC
  6/18/2009

  The National Journal interviewed GUMC staff about new health IT applications being used to help combat cancer.

• The Boston Globe Taps Toretsky's Expertise on Relationship Between Down Syndrome and Cancer Growth
  6/11/2009

  Jeffrey Toretsky, associate professor of oncology, was quoted in an article in The Boston Globe about new insights into the link between Down syndrome and the suppression of tumor-growth.

• WAMU 88.5 News Covers Donor Mass
  6/10/2009

  WAMU 88.5 spoke with faculty, students and loved ones as they remember those who donated their bodies to medical science.

• Multiple Media Outlets Consider New Research from Furth and LeMoine
  6/5/2009

  A new study published by Priscilla Furth, professor of oncology, and Jennifer LeMoine, a postdoctoral fellow at Lombardi, received coverage from a number of news outlets.

• Listen to Beth Peshkin Live on WAMU 88.5 FM
  6/4/2009

  Beth Peshkin is scheduled to be interviewed on the Kojo Nnamdi Show, live on WAMU 88.5

• GUMC and Lombardi Researchers in Media Spotlight at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  6/4/2009

  GUMC and Lombardi researchers do media grand rounds during the annual meeting of ASCO.

• Washington Post Features Georgetown Docs and Medical Students Using Their Smartphones
  5/28/2009

  Doctors and medical students around the nation are abandoning PDA's and pagers in favor of smartphones.

• Eng-Wong Weighs Results of New Study Examining Anti-Tumor Drug
  5/27/2009

  HealthDay spoke with Jennifer Eng-Wong, assistant professor of oncology, to get her reaction to a new study which examined the effectiveness of an anti-tumor drug called Abraxane compared to other drugs of a similar type.

• Ranit Mishori to be Featured in Parade Magazine
  5/21/2009

  Ranit Mishori's article about health disparities to be published in Parade Magazine in late June.

• Advantages of Sharing Cancer Test Results Probed by GUMC Researchers
  5/20/2009

  HealthDay covered newly published research from investigators at GUMC which considered the impact of parents sharing the results of their cancer testing with their children.

• New Research Article by Chester Draws Attention of Reuters
  5/20/2009

  Reuters news service spoke with Alexander Chester, clinical professor of medicine, about his new study published in the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

• Catch Leena Hilakivi-Clarke on BBC
  5/14/2009

  Leena Hilakivi-Clarke talks to BBC Radio about alcohol intake and the risk of breast cancer.

• Connie Descisciolo To Appear on the Family Net Network
  5/14/2009

  Connie Descisciolo talks with Reverend A.R. Bernard about IVF treatment.

• Chang Explains Targeted Cancer Treatment to NPR
  5/11/2009

  Esther Chang, professor of oncology, appeared on National Public Radio’s (NPR) Science Friday to explain the work she and other oncologists are doing using nanoparticles.

• GUMC Researchers Identify Area of the Brain Associated with “Real Words”
  5/11/2009

  HealthDay covered new research from GUMC neuroscientists which used brain scans to determine what areas of the brain reacted to the stimulus of real words versus fake words.

• Shields Expresses Skepticism about Study Suggesting Walnuts Mitigate Cancer Risk
  5/11/2009

  Peter Shields, deputy director of Lombardi, spoke to WebMD about his skepticism towards drawing big conclusions from a study which suggested that walnuts reduced the likelihood of cancer in mice.

• Louis Weiner and Beth Beck Talk with WAMU About Grant from AVON
  5/4/2009

  This past weekend the AVON Foundation awarded Georgetown's Lombardi and CBCC a $750,000 grant to fight breast cancer in Washington

• Liu Discusses Efforts to Develop Personalized Cancer Treatment
  4/30/2009

  Minetta Liu, assistant professor of oncology, commented to HealthDay about a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting which found that targeted treatments for breast cancer were more effective.

• Transplant Procedure Performed by Fishbein Featured on Nightline
  4/30/2009

  Nightline profiled the story of a young transplant patient and his experience undergoing surgery with Thomas Fishbein, professor of surgery, to replace his small intestine at Georgetown University Hospital.

• Jeanne Matthews Shares H1N1 Prevention Tips with Media
  4/30/2009

  GUMC's Jeanne Matthews recently spoke with major media outlets about the H1N1 virus

• Shields Emphasizes Importance of Cancer Prevention
  4/29/2009

  HealthDay reported on a teleconference moderated by Peter Shields, deputy director of Lombardi, which discussed cancer prevention findings

• Martin Dym Talks to NPR's EarthSky about IPS Cells
  4/24/2009

  Martin Dym talks about his latest research using modified adult stem cells.

• Careful Consideration Urged by Fugh-Berman for Patient’s Weighing the Use of New Diabetes Drug
  4/2/2009

  The Oregonian spoke with Adriane Fugh-Berman, associate professor of physiology & biophysics, about new drugs under development which are designed to prevent the onset of diabetes.

• GUMC Featured in Fox 5 News at 10 Clinical Studies Story
  4/2/2009

  Dr. Louis Weiner, MD, and Dr. R. Scott Turner, MD, commented on clinical trials in the Fox 5 News at 10 feature story with Tisha Thompson.

• Shields Talks with the Boston Globe about Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  3/27/2009

  Peter Shields, deputy director of Lombardi, spoke with the Boston Globe about a new study which indicates that even mild consumption of alcohol can lead to an increase in a person’s risk of developing cancer.

• Burns Discusses Novel Use of Alzheimer’s Drug to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury
  3/27/2009

  Mark Burns, assistant professor of neuroscience, talked to HeathDay about his research into the possibility of using an Alzheimer’s disease drug to limit long-term damage from traumatic brain injury.

• Gelmann Reacts to New Prostate Cancer Screening Studies
  3/26/2009

  Reuters News Agency interviewed Edward Gelmann, professor of oncology, regarding two new studies which reached differing conclusions about a commonly used blood test used to screen men for prostate cancer.

• Weiner Talks Health and Medical Research to WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi
  3/19/2009

  Dr. Louis Weiner, MD, director of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, commented on WAMU’s the Kojo Nnamdi Show about the way medical experiments and scientific research is transcribed for public knowledge and how we can improve health and nutrition

• Shields Comments on Second-Hand Smoke and Dementia Study to NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
  3/18/2009

  A study conducted at the University of Cambridge found that participants exposed to second-hand smoke had a higher risk of dementia than non-smokers.

• Subramanian Speaks Out About Woman Having Octuplets
  3/9/2009

  Siva Subramanian, professor and chief of pediatrics, spoke with ABC News regarding the case of a woman in California who underwent fertility treatment to have octuplets.

• Genkinger Discusses Alcohol Intake and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer for Living Well Series on WUSA9
  3/4/2009

  Dr. Jeanine Genkinger, associate professor of oncology at Lombardi, was interviewed by Anita Brikman of WUSA9 about her recent study concluding that two or more alcoholic beverages per day may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

• Shields Featured on NBC Nightly News
  2/26/2009

  Peter Shields, deputy director of Lombardi, was featured in a piece on the NBC Nightly News about the dangers of second hand smoke.

• Liu Reacts to New Breast Cancer Research
  2/26/2009

  HealthDay spoke to Minetta Liu, assistant professor of oncology, about a new study where scientists successfully made breast tumor cells, which had previously been resistant, sensitive to the cancer drug tamoxifen.

• The Associated Press Taps Marshall for Stories on Ginsburg Surgery
  2/11/2009

  The Associated Press spoke with John Marshall, associate professor of medicine, about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s recent surgery for pancreatic cancer.

• Clement Talks about New Interest in Glucose/Cognitive Decline Link with USA Today
  2/4/2009

  Stephen Clement, associate professor and interim chief of endocrinology and metabolism, was interviewed by USA Today for a story discussing the link between glucose, insulin, and cognitive decline.

• The Washington Post Speaks to Turner about Seniors and Mental Activity
  2/4/2009

  Scott Turner, director of the memory disorders program, commented on research into the benefits of mental activity for staving off cognitive decline in seniors for an article in The Washington Post.

• Stigma of Being a Smoker and Having Lung Cancer Commented on by Marshall
  2/3/2009

  M. Blair Marshall, professor of surgery, commented for an article in The Washington Post about patients feeling guilty about their lung cancer because they are/were smokers and the differing attitude people have towards a family member having this disease

• Blazek Pens Article for “On Faith” Section of washingtonpost.com
  2/3/2009

  William Blazek, research scholar at the Center for Clinical Bioethics and a Jesuit, published an article in the special “On Faith” section of The Washington Post website.

• Peshkin Talks about a Patient’s Choice
  2/3/2009

  Senior Genetic Counselor Beth Peshkin appeared on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” to comment for a story about the implications of a genetic screening and a patient’s risk for ovarian cancer.

• Marshall Discusses Steve Jobs’ Illness
  2/3/2009

  John Marshall, chief of hematology and oncology, was interviewed by both The Washington Post and on National Public Radio about the latest release concerning Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ health.

• Dr. Peter Shields' Anti-Smoking Efforts Featured on Today Show
  2/2/2009

  Peter Shields, Professor of Medicine and Oncology, was featured on

• Isaacs Comments on Study Suggesting Hormone Pills/Breast Cancer Link
  1/29/2009

  The Associated Press talked with breast cancer expert Claudine Isaacs, director of the clinical breast care program, about a study examining the relationship between menopausal hormone pills and breast cancer.

• Weiner Offers Explanations for Drop in Cancer Rates to Reuters
  1/29/2009

  Louis Weiner, director of Lombardi Cancer Center, commented on a drop in cancer rates in the United States to Reuters and The Associated Press news agencies.

• Shields Comments on New Cancer/Vitamin Research for The Associated Press
  12/2/2008

  The Associated Press interviewed Peter Shields, deputy director of Lombardi, about a new study which concludes that Vitamin C and E do not mitigate the risk of cancer in men.

• Turner Speaks With USA Today About Ginkgo Biloba Supplements
  11/25/2008

  Scott Turner, director of the Memory Disorders Program, was interviewed by USA Today about a new study examining the possible memory-related benefits of taking ginkgo biloba supplements.

• Fugh-Berman Research Cited by USA Today
  11/25/2008

  An academic paper written by Adriane Fugh-Berman, associate professor of physiology & biophysics, and a colleague was cited in a USA Today article discussing the possible dangers associated with off-label use of anti-psychotic drugs.

• HealthDay Talks to Marshall About Risks Associated With Cancer Drug
  11/25/2008

  John Marshall, chief of hematology/oncology, was interviewed by HealthDay News for a report on new research which suggests that the cancer drug Avastin raises the risk of blood clots.

• Associated Press Taps Peshkin Expertise on Genetic Testing
  11/18/2008

  Beth Peshkin, senior genetic counselor at Lombardi, was interviewed by the Associated Press about a new study investigating genetic testing and breast cancer.

• Peshkin Discusses Genetic Testing with WUSA9
  11/12/2008

  Beth Peshkin, a senior genetic counselor at Lombardi, was interviewed by WUSA9 about issues related to genetic testing and breast cancer.

• Riggins Led Study Covered by HealthDay News
  11/4/2008

  New findings from a research team led by Rebecca Riggins, research assistant professor of oncology, at Georgetown Medical Center were featured in HealthDay News.

• Turner Interviewed by USA Today for Story About an Effort to Reduce Cognitive Decline in the Black Community
  10/23/2008

  Scott Turner, director of the memory disorders program, was interviewed as part of an article in USA Today about a black church and researchers working together to help reduce cognitive decline.

• Ullman Provides Insight on Tourette’s for USA Today Article
  10/20/2008

  Michael Ullman, professor of neuroscience, was quoted in a USA Today article concerning James Patterson’s new book about a family’s struggle with Tourette’s syndrome.

• The San Francisco Chronicle Cites Ramey Expertise on Pre-K Education
  10/17/2008

  Craig Ramey, distinguished professor of health studies, assertion that activists overhype the impact of pre-kindergarten education for most kids was cited in a San Francisco Chronicle article about universal preschool.

• Weiner Discusses New Cancer Immunotherapy Research with HealthDay News
  10/15/2008

  Louis Weiner, chair and professor of oncology, spoke with HealthDay News about new research that indicates that cancer immunotherapy can result in the unintended destruction of healthy cells by immune system T-cells.

• Nursing Spectrum and ADVANCE for Nurses Cover GUMC Convocation
  10/15/2008

  Nursing Spectrum magazine and ADVANCE for Nurses magazine each included coverage of the panel discussion held by the SNHS as part of GUMC Convocation

• Isaacs Interviewed by Washington Woman about Breast Cancer
  10/2/2008

  Claudine Isaacs, associate professor of oncology and medicine, explained to Washington Woman how a couple of factors have led to a drop in breast cancer mortality rates in recent times.

• Chester Talks to US News and World Report About the Effects of Chronic Sinusitis
  9/30/2008

  Alexander Chester, clinical professor of medicine, was interviewed by US News and World Report about the relationship between chronic sinusitis and body pain.

• Fugh-Berman Talks to the Los Angeles Times
  9/22/2008

  Adriane Fugh-Berman, associate professor of physiology and biophysics, spoke to the Los Angeles Times about a product called Kinoki foot pads, which purport to remove toxins from the body.

• Turner Discusses Alzheimer's with USA Today for Article About GUH Patient
  9/8/2008

  Scott Turner, director of the memory disorders program, spoke with USA Today about the onset of Alzheimer's disease for an article about a GUH patient

• McCulloch Speaks to Sarasota Herald Tribune About School Lunch
  9/8/2008

  Myrtle McCulloch, adjunct assitant professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies, was interviewed by The Herald Tribune about health issues related to high school lunch

• Subramaniam Quoted in The Boston Globe about Sen. Kennedy's Trip to Denver
  9/2/2008

  Deepa Subramaniam, professor of hematology and oncology, was quoted by The Boston Globe concerning the health risks of Sen. Edward Kennedy's trip to Denver

• Isaacs Interviewed by HealthDay News
  9/2/2008

  Claudine Isaacs, associate professor of oncology and medicine, was interviewed by HealthDay News about a new study on normal cells

• Lynch Featured on CBS Evening News
  8/6/2008

  John Lynch, chair of the Urology Department, was featured on CBS Evening News in a story about new guidelines regarding prostate cancer screening for older men.

• Turner Speaks to USA Today About Research on New Alzheimer's Drug
  8/1/2008

  Scott Turner, director of the Memory Disorders Program, spoke to USA Today about the implications of a recently released study on a new Alzheimer's drug.

• Turner Quoted by Associated Press for Article on New Alzheimer's Research
  8/1/2008

  Scott Turner, director of the Memory Disorders Program, was quoted by The Associated Press in an article about new research into 'pre-dementia'

• Eng-Wong Speaks with ABC News
  7/22/2008

  Jennifer Eng-Wong, professor of oncology, spoke with ABC News about the implications of a recent study of the use of anesthestics to reduce pain during mammograms

• Fugh-Berman Shares Expertise on Aloe
  7/21/2008

  Adriane Fugh-Berman, associate professor of comlpementary and alternative medicine, spoke to The Baltimore Sun about drug companies pushing the use of aloe without strong evidence of the efficaciousness of such a use

• Rebeck Quoted by Financial Times
  7/15/2008

  William Rebeck, associate professor of neuroscience, was quoted in an article on the Financial Times website concerning Alzheimer's disease

• Verbalis Discusses Hyponatremia in St. Petersburg Times
  7/15/2008

  Joseph Verbalis, professor and chair of medicine, was quoted by the St. Petersburg Times about the condition of hyponatremia

• Roman's New Heart Study Covered by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
  7/15/2008

  Beth Roman, adjunct assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular & cellular biology, had her newly published research about the heart covered by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

• Weiner Discusses Nanosmart with Fortune Small Business
  7/15/2008

  Louis Weiner, chair and professor of oncology, discussed the implications of the new cancer targeting drug, Nanosmart, with Fortune Small Business

• Fugh-Berman Speaks to Business Week about Chantix, Conflict of Interest
  7/15/2008

  Adriane Fugh-Berman, associate professor of physiology & biophysics, spoke to Business Week about a new smoking-cessation product, Chantix, and the possibility of conflicts of interest for Doctors funded by drug companies

• Malik Quoted in The Boston Globe
  7/7/2008

  Shakun Malik, associate professor of hematology and oncology, was quoted in The Boston Globe in an article about a new blood test which can detect minute levels of tumor cells.

• Ahern Study Featured on BBC
  6/24/2008

  Gerard Ahern, assistant professor of pharmacology, was featured on BBC.com in an article about the results of his new study which addressed how anesthetics could actually worsen pain in the long-term by stimulating nerves.

• Attinger Featured in an Article About Honey and Wound Healing
  6/19/2008

  Christopher Attinger, professor of surgery, was featured in an article in The Washington Times about the use of honey to heal wounds.

• Weiner Interviewed by The Associated Press for Story About New Cancer Treatment
  6/19/2008

  Louis Weiner, chair of the department of oncology, was interviewed by The Associated Press for a story about a man with cancer whose life was saved by a new immunotherapy.

• Marshall Featured In Associated Press Story Picked Up By Many Sources
  6/16/2008

  John Marshall, associate professor of medicine, was interviewed for an article by The Associated Press about doctors informing patients of their impending death.

• Isaacs Featured In Newsweek Article
  6/16/2008

  Claudine Isaacs, associate professor of oncology and medicine, was featured in a Newsweek article about the relationship between cancer patients and their doctors.

• W*USA 9 Interviewed Hilakivi-Clarke, Isaacs About Soy and Vitamin D’s Connection to Breast Cancer
  6/10/2008

  Lenna Hilakivi-Clarke, professor of oncology, and Claudine Isaacs, professor of hematology and oncology, were interviewed by W*USA 9 about soy and vitamin D's preventative effects for breast cancer.

• Marshall Quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel About New Drug Study
  6/10/2008

  John Marshall, associate professor of medicine, was interviewed about a new study about drug treatment of colon cancer by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

• Subramaniam Interviewed by The Boston Globe for Article About Brain Tumors
  6/10/2008

  Deepa Subramaniam, professor of hematology and oncology, was interviewed for an article in The Boston Globe about the multiple treatment methods used in the management of brain tumors.

• Steinberg Interviewed for Article About a Patient with Diabetes in The Washington Times
  6/10/2008

  John Steinberg, an assistant professor of surgery, was quoted in an article in The Washington Times about a patient with diabetes and his treatment at GUH.

• Isaacs Quoted in Associated Press Article on Zometa
  6/4/2008

  Claudine Isaacs, associate professor of oncology and medicine, was quoted in an article in The Associated Press concerning a new study about the cancer drug Zometa.

• Isaacs Featured on ABC World News Tonight
  6/4/2008

  Claudine Isaacs, associate professor of oncology and medicine, was featured on ABC World News Tonight concerning a new study about the cancer drug Zometa.

• McGrail Tapped by The Associated Press for Sen. Kennedy Stories
  6/4/2008

  Kevin McGrail, associate professor and chairman of neurosurgery, was interviewed for several stories by The Associated Press about the surgery that Sen. Edward Kennedy

• Douglas Featured on New York Nightly News
  6/4/2008

  Andrea Douglas, assistant professor of neurosurgery, was featured on the New York Nightly News discussing the outcome of Sen. Edward Kennedy's surgery.

• Jean Featured in Article About Kennedy Operation
  6/4/2008

  Walter Jean, professor of neurosurgery, was featured in an article in the Washington Examiner concerning the operation to remove parts of a tumor in Sen. Edward Kennedy.

• Henderson Interviewed for Lead Story on NBC Nightly News
  6/4/2008

  Fraser Henderson, associate professor at LCCC, was interviewed for the lead story on NBC Nightly News on June 2nd about Sen. Edward Kennedy’s brain surgery.

• Liu, Sidawy in Article for New York Times
  6/4/2008

  Minetta Liu, assistant professor of oncology and medicine, was interviewed for an article in The New York Times about the implications of better testing methods for malignant cells in lymph nodes.

• Collins Interviewed by The New York Times About Sen. Edward Kennedy's Surgery
  6/4/2008

  Brian Collins, assistant professor of radiation medicine, was interviewed by The New York Times about the surgery to remove the bulk of a malignant brain tumor from Sen. Edward Kennedy.

• Yearwood Interviewed by The Hartford Courant
  6/2/2008

  Edilma Yearwood, an assistant professor of nursing at NHS, was interviewed by The Hartford Courant about trauma disorders in at-risk kids.

• New Study from Liu Covered in Many News Outlets
  6/2/2008

  Minetta Liu, an assistant professor of oncology, was quoted in many news outlets concerning her recently released study on blood tests for CTC levels as a marker for treatment effectiveness

• Soldin Featured in The Washington Post
  6/2/2008

  Offie Soldin, associate professor of oncology and medicine, was interviewed by The Washington Post about the possibility of migrane medications causing serotonin syndrome

• Willey Quoted in WebMD Article
  6/2/2008

  Shawna Willey, assistant professor of surgery, was quoted in a Web MD article about women's satisfaction with the removal of their second, healthy breast as a preventative measure following a mastectomy.

• Morgan talks with Scientific American
  6/2/2008

  Nancy Morgan, director of the Arts and Humanities Program at LCCC, quoted by Scientific American in an article about the therapeutic value of blogging

• Remedy Our Shortage of Nurses
  5/5/2008

  Michael Relf co-authored an op-ed that ran in The Baltimore Sun

• Peshkin Appears on The Diane Rehm Show
  5/1/2008

  Beth Peskin, the Senior Genetic Counselor in the Cancer Control Program at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, appeared on The Diane Rehm Show on WAMU-88.5 FM.

• Merenstein Talks to American Medical News
  5/1/2008

  Daniel J. Merenstein, director of the Department of Family Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center, spoke with American Medical News about the efficacy of preventative care and annual physicals.

• Mandelblatt Featured in Reuters Health
  5/1/2008

  A Reuters Health story covered the research of Jeanne S. Mandelblatt and colleagues on coping after having breast cancer.

• Datta Speaks about Colon-Cancer Risk for Astronauts in Washington Post Artcile
  4/29/2008

  Kamal Datta speaks about the risk of colon-cancer for astronauts due to high space radiation.

• Ranit Mishori Authors 'Plastics Revolution' Article in Washington Post
  4/22/2008

  Ranit Mishori, family physician and faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, authors an article entitled

• Fugh-Berman Quoted in ABC News
  4/16/2008

  Adriane Fugh-Berman, associate professor in the department of physiology and biophysics in the Georgetown University School of Medicine was quoted in a recent piece picked up by ABC News regarding pharmaceutical relationships with physician practice.

• Krupnick and Green participate in IOM Report
  2/25/2008

  Janice Krupnick and Bonnie Green of the Psychiatry Dept. participated in several recent reports of the Institute of Medicine, requested by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which have examined issues associated with Gulf war veterans.

• McCulloch quoted in Seattle Post-Intelligencer
  2/4/2008

  McCulloch quoted in Seattle Post-Intelligencer about health ingredigents for a healthy diet

• NHS Faculty Member in Washington Post
  1/22/2008

  Lois Wessel recently authored a Washington Post article.

• Dretchen Takes on Roger Clemens
  1/8/2008

  Department of Pharmacology Chair Ken Dretchen spoke to ESPN.com reporter (and Georgetown grad) Patrick Hruby about pitcher Roger Clemens' explanation for why he was named as a steroid user in the Mitchell Report.

• Craig Ramey Talks to Washington Post
  1/7/2008

  Craig Ramey, director of the Center on Health and Education at NHS, was quoted in the Washington Post recently.

• Fugh-Berman in WSJ and AARP Bulletin
  1/3/2008

  Adriane Fugh-Berman, associate professor of physiology & biophysics, got some press in both the Wall Street Journal and the AARP Bulletin recently.

• Blazek Authors Newsweek "On Faith" Column
  12/21/2007

  Bill Blazek, SJ, a research scholar in the Center for Clinical Bioethics, has a column on ways to find peace at Christmas in the online edition of Newsweek.

• Merenstein Featured in NBC-4 Story on Probiotics
  12/19/2007

  Dan Merenstein, professor of family medicine, was featured in an NBC-4 feature story on the health benefits of probiotics.

• Merenstein Comments on JAMA Sinusitis Study
  12/5/2007

  The L.A. Times turned to Dan Merenstein, professor of family medicine, for a comment on a new study showing that the use of standard antibiotics to treat sinus infections does not help cure patients.

• Pearle Comments on 'Salon Stroke Syndrome'
  11/28/2007

  WUSA-9 turned to David Pearle, professor of cardiology, for insight into a bizarre experience that one local woman had at a beauty salon.

• New York Times Magazine Examines Pharmaceutical Industry Influence on Docs
  11/27/2007

  Adriane Fugh-Berman, associate professor of physiology & biophysics, was mentioned in an article in Sunday's New York Times Magazine about the pharmaceutical industry's sway over doctors.

• Peshkin Advises Channel 9 Viewers on Genetic Counseling
  11/21/2007

  Lombardi Senior Genetic Counselor Beth Peshkin appeared on WUSA-9 recently to discuss genetic testing for breast cancer susceptibility.

• Sharon Ramey Comments on New Behavior Studies
  11/13/2007

  Sharon Landesman Ramey, director of the Center on Health and Education, was quoted in a New York Times article about two new studies showing that children with early childhood behavior problems are better off than previously thought.

• Taylor Talks About Shared Decision-Making in Medicine
  10/24/2007

  Increasingly, doctors with patients facing tough medical decisions are involving their patients in shared decision-making.

• Are More Women Seeking Double Mastectomies?
  10/23/2007

  Shawna Willey, director of the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center, was featured in an Associated Press article about a new study showing that more women seem to be deciding on double mastectomies as part of their cancer treatment.

• Ramey Comments on Louisiana Pre-K Program
  10/19/2007

  Craig Ramey was quoted in the Associated Press about a successful pre-K program in Louisiana.

• McCulloch Talks Nutrition in USA Today
  10/15/2007

  Myrtle McCulloch, assistant professor of nutrition in NHS, was quoted in a USA Today article about young people who are vegetarians.

• Shad Quoted in AP Article on New Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
  9/27/2007

  Aziza Shad, chief of pediatric hematology/oncology, spoke to the Associated Press about survivor plans for her own patients.

• Riley Quoted About Health Literacy
  9/27/2007

  Joan Riley, assistant professor of nursing, was quoted in an online Nursing Spectrum article this week.

• A New Trend in Health Care: The Hospitalist
  9/11/2007

  The hospitalist is a new breed of doctor responsible for coordinating patient health care in hospital settings.

• Alternative Therapies Find Acceptance at Georgetown
  9/3/2007

  Georgetown’s emphasis on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) was profiled in Nature Medicine.

• Chung Featured in Washington Post Article on Immigrant Mental Health Needs
  9/3/2007

  Immigrants may face greater challenges when faced with mental illness, says Joyce Y. Chung in an article in the Washington Post.

• Childhood Obesity on the Rise, Says Abraham
  8/31/2007

  Greaters numbers of younger patients are presenting with obesity, Anisha Abraham, professor of pediatrics, told ABC 7 News.

• Fajgenbaum Featured in AP Article
  8/27/2007

  David Fajgenbaum, a 2007 graduate of the School of Nursing & Health Studies, is featured in an Associated Press article currently running in news outlets across the country.

• Byrne's Research Gets NYT Mention
  8/21/2007

  Vital Signs," the New York Times column that highlights the week's most interesting science and health research, included a summary of an article co-written by Celia Byrne.

• New York Times Turns to Federoff for Expertise
  8/14/2007

  In an article investigating whether new optical technologies can give scientists the ability to turn on and off targeted sets of cells in the brain, the New York Times consulted GUMC EVP Howard Federoff.

• Fugh-Berman in the News
  8/9/2007

  Adriane Fugh-Berman was quoted in a collection of articles by the Los Angeles Times detailing how pharmaceutical companies woo doctors and patients.

• Landy Explains Risks of Giving Birth Unassisted
  8/1/2007

  Giving birth can be unpredictably complicated, says Helain Landy

• Riley Comments on Usefulness of New Automated Medication Dispenser
  7/24/2007

  Joan Riley, assistant professor of human science and nursing at NHS, was quoted in The Washington Post about a new medical device.

• Science Daily Article Highlights Mandelblatt Editorial
  7/24/2007

  An article on new cancer research highlighted an editorial by Mandelblatt.

• AP Article Focuses on One of Liu's Research Questions
  7/24/2007

  The Associated Press explored the issue of whether women should receive chemotherapy before or after surgery for breast cancer in an article that was picked up by media outlets across the country.

• WUSA9 Reports on HOYA Clinic, GUMC Community Outreach
  7/11/2007

  Local news channel WUSA9 ran a story on the HOYA Clinic and Georgetown's outreach program to disadvantaged people in the District of Columbia

• Stress-Obesity Link Story Makes News around the World
  7/5/2007

  Research led by Zofia Zukowska demonstrated that mice on a high-sugar, high-fat diet who were also stressed gained vastly more weight in the belly than mice on a comparable diet with no stress--a topic clearly of interest to Americans.

• Gary Filerman Approves of New Cardiac Care Statistics
  7/3/2007

  The federal government released data tracking hospital performance on a new website this month.

• High School Students at SNHS
  6/28/2007

  MyFox DC aired a segment on the high school students who are spending three weeks living and learning about the medical field at Georgetown's SNHS.

• Echinacea: Cure for the Common Cold?
  6/28/2007

  A new study is once again suggesting that the herbal supplement Echinacea can prevent or reduce the duration of the common cold, but Adriane Fugh-Berman urges caution.

• Obey Your Thirst, says Verbalis
  6/22/2007

  Drinking too much water can kill, says Joseph Verbalis chair of the department of medicine, in a recent article in Scientific American.

• Twins, Triplets and More Can Be Dangerous, says Robert Stillman
  6/20/2007

  In wake of the recent sets of sextuplets born, MSNBC asked Robert Stillman, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, about the risks associated with multiple births resulting from fertility treatment.

• Labor and Delivery Advice from Mayri Sagady Leslie
  6/20/2007

  When it comes to planning pain management during labor, flexibility is key, says Mayri Sagady Leslie, an instructor at the NHS Nurse Midwifery Program.

• Fitzgerald Discusses Faith and Science on NPR
  6/14/2007

  Father Kevin FitzGerald discussed combining faith with science on the show “Tell Me More” for National Public Radio.

• Kessler Comments on Deep Vein Thrombosis
  6/8/2007

  Craig Kessler, professor of oncology and hematology, lent his knowledge of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) to an article in the Baltimore Sun.

• Laredo Solves Itchy Legs Mystery
  6/7/2007

  A woman wrote to the Washington Post “MisFits” column complaining of itchy legs during exercise.

• Hormone Replacement Therapy is "Like Snake Oil", Says Fugh-Berman
  6/7/2007

  Adrian Fugh-Berman, professor of physiology and biophysics, discusses the myths surrounding HRT.

• Georgetown's Role in caBIG Initiative Featured in Government Publication
  6/6/2007

  Several Georgetown faculty were featured in an article on the National Cancer Insitute's cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG), a network of networks for cancer researchers, in Government Health IT News.

• Cheson Discusses Alternative Cancer Therapies
  6/4/2007

  Bruce Cheson, professor of medicine, moderated a news conference about clinical testing of alternative cancer therapies during the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology this weekend.

• Clement Discusses Recent Concerns over Diabetes Drug
  5/29/2007

  The Washington Post interviewed Stephen Clement about a recent study linking the diabetes treatment drug Avandia to increased risk for heart attacks.

• Teimourian Discusses New Trend in Plastic Surgery
  5/29/2007

  Bahman Teimourian, professor of plastic surgery, commented in the Washington Post about a new surge of plastic surgery patients requesting ethnically sensitive procedures.

• Taylor Quoted in AP Article on Plastination
  5/20/2007

  Carol Taylor, director of the Center for Clinical Bioethics, was quoted in an article on human anatomy exhibits such as Gunther von Hagens‘ "Body Worlds."

• Moore Speaks to UPI About ER Access Issues
  5/18/2007

  Eileen Moore, assistant professor of medicine, was interviewed by UPI for an article about whether low-income families use the emergency room for primary care as often as previously believed.

• Schlegel Appears on NPR's "Tell Me More"
  5/11/2007

  Dick Schlegel, chair of the Department of Pathology, joined a cervical cancer survivor and an advocate against mandatory vaccination to discuss his HPV vaccine research on NPR's Tell Me More.

• Donovan Explains "Alpha Moms" in USA Today
  5/10/2007

  Molly Donovan, assistant professor of psychiatry, was quoted in a USA Today article about different mothering styles.

• Filerman Comments on WHO's New 'Safety Steps'
  5/3/2007

  Gary Filerman, chair of the Department of Health Systems Administration in NHS, was quoted in a United Press International story on patient safety guidlines.

• Matthews Sets the Record Straight in Post
  4/30/2007

  Jeanne Matthews, an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing, published a Letter to the Editor in April 28th's Washington Post.

• Fugh-Berman's Research Popular in Press
  4/24/2007

  Research on the relationships between doctors and pharmaceutical representatives by Adriane Fugh-Berman, Associate Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, made news across the country today

• H.O.Y.A. Clinic Featured in Washington Business Journal
  4/20/2007

  The Washington Business Journal featured Matthew Levy, associate professor of pediatrics, and other faculty members, in an article about the new H.O.Y.A. Clinic in D.C. Village, a Southwest D.C. homeless shelter.

• Parents Admit to Bribing Kids, Says Lanzi
  4/17/2007

  Bribery is an increasingly common parenting practice, according to an Associated Press article published today featuring Robin Lanzi.

• Fugh-Berman and Bell Publish Letter in Washington Post
  4/17/2007

  Adriane Fugh-Berman published a letter to the editor in today's Washington Post lauding the benefits of the HPV vaccine and encouraging public health officials to promote it rather than pharmaceutical companies.

• Cheson's Press Conference Gets Lots of Coverage
  4/12/2007

  Many major media outlets covered Bruce Cheson's press conference at GUH yesterday.

• Filerman Talks About Health Care Costs
  4/3/2007

  Gary Filerman, chair of the Department of Health Systems Administration at NHS, was quoted in a front-page story in the Scranton Times-Tribune.

• CBS Evening News Comes to Lombardi
  3/29/2007

  Veteran CBS Evening News correspondent Wyatt Andrews interviewed Bob Clarke, professor of oncology, about the state of cancer research funding today.

• Aisen Featured in Washingtonian.com Article on Memory Boosters
  3/28/2007

  Paul Aisen, professor of neurology and medicine, was quoted in a Washingtonian.com article on how to maintain memory.

• Ramey Quoted in NYT About Controversial Study
  3/26/2007

  Sharon Ramey, director of the Center on Health and Education, commented in today's New York Times on the release of an anticipated report from the largest and longest-running study of American child care.

• Peter Shields Discusses 'Light' Cigarettes
  3/26/2007

  ABC’s Susan Wagner turned to Peter Shields, professor of medicine and oncology, for more information about ‘light’ and ‘low-tar’ cigarettes.

• Keltner Comments on Native American Health Care
  3/23/2007

  NHS Dean Bette Keltner talked to UPI about the challenges faced by Native Americans when trying to access the U.S. health care system.

• Aisen Appears on CBS Evening News
  3/21/2007

  Paul Aisen, professor of neurology and medicine, appeared on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric on Tuesday night.

• Evans Talks to MSNBC about Health Care Employment Opportunities
  3/19/2007

  Dr. Charles Evans, professor and chair of the Department of Human Science in SNHS, discussed employment opportunities in health care with MSNBC.

• Rosenthal Gives Advice on Avoiding Winter Blues
  3/6/2007

  Norman Rosenthal, clinical professor of psychiatry, was featured on several local NBC affiliates this week.

• New York Times Turns to Fornace as Radiation Expert
  2/24/2007

  A front-page article in Saturday's New York Times on new body X-ray machines at airports featured a quote from Al Fornace.

• Fugh-Berman Interviewed on 20/20
  2/20/2007

  For information on bioidentical hormones--designer hormones touted by actress Suzanne Somers as a cure for menopause and a fountain of youth--20/20 turned to Adriane Fugh-Berman.

• Marshall's Patient Featured on NBC4
  2/14/2007

  NBC4 profiled local couple Bob and Ginny Granville, both of whom have been treated at Lombardi, in a feel-good Valentine's Day story.

• Eden Discusses Dyslexia
  2/12/2007

  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette spoke with Guinevere Eden, director of the Center for the Study of Learning, about the causes and challenges of dyslexia.

• Filerman Comments on Boston Catholic Hospitals Buyout
  2/7/2007

  Gary Filerman, professor and chairman of Department of Health Systems Administration in NHS, commented on a recent buyout of a network of Catholic hospitals in the Boston area.

• Subramanian Comments on Complications of Pre-Term Births
  2/6/2007

  The Washington Post asked Siva Subramanian about the dangers of pre-term births.

• NBC News Channel Interviews Schlegel
  2/6/2007

  Texas recently became the first state to legislate mandatory vaccination against HPV, using the vaccine developed from Richard Schlegel's research.

• GUH Nurses Test Hand Creams
  2/1/2007

  Six Georgetown Hospital nurses test hand creams for Washingtonian magazine.

• Evans Quoted in Indy Star Article
  1/29/2007

  Charles H. Evans Jr., chair of the Department of Human Science at the School of Nursing & Health Studies, was quoted in the Indianapolis Star.

• Gentler Treatment for Fibroids is Safe
  1/25/2007

  The Associated Press asked James Spies to comment on a new treatment option for uterine fibroids.

• Washington Post Covers Fugh-Berman's PharmedOut Project
  1/23/2007

  A new project spearheaded by Adriane Fugh-Berman, professor of physiology, was highlighted in an article in the Health section of today's Washington Post.

• Schlegel Hosts Washingtonpost.com Live Chat
  1/17/2007

  Richard Schlegel, chair of the Department of Pathology, participated in an online chat today on Washingtonpost.com.

• Hyatt Advises on Getting Fit in the New Year
  1/16/2007

  JP Hyatt, an assistant professor of human science in NHS, gave some tips on a realistic get-in-shape plan for the new year to United Press International.

• Fugh-Berman Discusses Herbal Menopause Therapy
  1/11/2007

  The herb Black Cohosh, an herbal supplement used by some women to alleviate menopause symptoms, is garnering new attention, according to USA Today.

• Sad Story of Shad's Patient in Washington Post
  1/11/2007

  Aziza Shad, director of pediatric hematology/oncology at Lombardi, was featured in a Washington Post article about a patient she cared for and accompanied back home to India.

• Aisen's Research Featured in Business Week Article
  1/8/2007

  Paul Aisen, director of Georgetown's Memory Disorders Program and a professor of neurology and medicine, talked about his research in a special feature on Alzheimer's disease treatments in the January 8 issue of Business Week.

• Pellegrino Profiled in Nature Biotechnology
  1/7/2007

  Edmund Pellegrino, emeritus professor of medicine and medical ethics, is the subject of a lengthy profile in Nature Biotechnology.

• Pagan Comments on Parkinson's Drug Recall
  1/4/2007

  Both the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times called on Fernando Pagan, assistant professor of neurology, to comment on the recall of two widely-used drugs for Parkinson's disease.

• Several GUH Docs Interviewed on ABC7
  1/4/2007

  Patrick Jackson, assistant professor of surgery, and several of his colleagues at GUH were interviewed by ABC7 reporter Kathy Fowler.

• Nursing Programs Increasing in Popularity
  12/26/2006

  Michael Relf, chair of professional nursing programs in NHS, told the Post that Georgetown doubled its 16-month professional nurse offerings several years ago so that it could train more students.

• Philadelphia Inquirer Focuses on HPV Vaccine
  12/24/2006

  Richard Schlegel, chair and professor of pathology, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about the HPV vaccine.

• Do Air Purifiers Help Relieve Allergies?
  12/19/2006

  Sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and postnasal drip are symptoms suggesting someone might benefit from an air purifier.

• Making a Resolution to Manage Reproductive Health
  12/19/2006

  In addition to the important New Year's resolutions to eat right and exercise more, a woman should also be making a resolution to manage her reproductive health.

• Relf Comments on New 'Molecular Condom'
  12/19/2006

  ABC News turned to Michael Relf, chair of the Department of Nursing in NHS, for comment on a new, gel-like birth control application for women.

• Zasloff Discusses Vitamin D
  12/18/2006

  Immune system booster may halt avian flu.

• Peters Featured in NBC4 Segment on Immune Boosters
  12/15/2006

  NBC4's Doreen Gentzler interviewed Stephen Peters, professor of pathology, about the recent trend of using vitamin-packed supplements to ward off the common cold.

• Alzheimer's Drug Gives Patients New Hope
  12/14/2006

  A new drug designed to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s shows great promise, said Paul Aisen, professor of neurology.

• Phobias Can be Overcome
  12/14/2006

  Fears develop from natural impulses, but people can develop phobias when their fears get out of control.

• Carbohydrate Inhibitor Safe, says Preuss
  12/6/2006

  The carbohydrate inhibitor called Phase Two or StarchLite is safe, Harry Preuss, professor of physiology and biophysics.

• Mushrooms Fight Cancer; Help Diabetics
  12/6/2006

  Mushrooms, previously thought to have no nutritional value, are proving to have health benefits.

• Morning-After Pill Fights Breast Cancer in Mice
  12/5/2006

  Rosen comments on recent study showing effects of RU-486 on mice.

• Interactive CDs Help Children Cope with Cancer
  12/1/2006

  WUSA Channel 9 reported on an innovative program at Lombardi.

• Doctors Ordering Unnecessary Tests
  11/28/2006

  Some doctors may be administering too many tests, Dan Merenstein, professor of family medicine, told the Grand Rapids Press.

• Whole Wheat May Prevent Breast Cancer in Offspring
  11/3/2006

  Reuters covered new research by Leena Hilakivi-Clarke.

• GUMC In the Media: November 2006
  10/30/2006

• GUMC in the Media: October 2006
  10/6/2006

• Lombardi Gift Featured on 9 WUSA
  9/11/2006

• Merenstein’s Research Highlighted in U.S. News & World Report
  9/11/2006

• Aisen’s Alzheimer’s Research Featured on NBC
  9/11/2006

• Several Outlets Highlight Zasloff’s Work With Alligators
  9/11/2006

• Forbes Turns to Motamedi for Advice on Epilepsy Drug
  9/11/2006

• Fertility Awareness-based Contraception Methods Get Press
  9/11/2006

• Oringher Sheds Light on Seroplasty
  9/11/2006

• Collins Explains Cyberknife
  9/11/2006

• Hope on Wheels Tour Stop Highlighted on Local News
  9/8/2006

• GU Hospital Makes 'Most Wired' List
  8/8/2006

• The Wall Street Journal Prints Hedaya's Letter
  8/8/2006

• Shields Weighs in on New Test for Lung Cancer
  8/8/2006

• Chutkan Gives Advice on Dietary Supplements
  8/8/2006

• Illustrator Klemm Recognized for Work in American Family Physician
  8/8/2006

• Aisen’s Research Featured on ABC7 and in UPI Story
  8/8/2006

• Shad Talks to ABC7 About Odds of Surviving a Cancer Recurrence
  8/8/2006

• AP Interviews Pagan About Challenges of Treating Parkinson’s
  8/8/2006

• CNN Segment Features Skin Cancer Protection Tips From Bourelly
  8/8/2006

• NHS Students Featured in Nation's Health Newsletter
  7/6/2006

• GUH Ranks Highly in Washington City Paper Article
  7/6/2006

• Fugh-Berman Interviewed in Washington Post
  7/6/2006

• Benadryl Research Generates Widespread Media Coverage
  7/6/2006

• Sherman Hosts Chat on washingtonpost.com
  7/6/2006

• Med Student Publishes Washington Post Op-Ed
  6/9/2006

• Nsouli Quoted in Washington Post
  6/9/2006

• Merenstein Research Makes Media Splash
  6/9/2006

• Miller Recruitment Covered in Heartwire
  6/9/2006

• Soy Research Gets More Mileage
  6/9/2006

• Washington Post Interviews Koo
  6/9/2006

• Lombardi Arts Program Featured in US News & World Report
  6/9/2006

• HPV Vaccine Garners Widespread Media Coverage
  6/9/2006

• Rubio Discusses Mumps Outbreak in Midwest
  5/18/2006

• Brown Recruitment Covered By Various Media
  5/18/2006

• Fugh-Berman Quoted in Washington Post
  5/18/2006

• CNN Profiles NHS During National Nursing Week
  5/18/2006

• Veatch Discusses Organ Donation on Fox News
  5/18/2006

• Lucey Critiques Washington Post Editorial
  5/18/2006

• NBC4 Interviews Isaacs
  5/18/2006

• Eden Discusses Dyslexia in BrainWork Newsletter
  4/13/2006

• Illiteracy Affects Healthcare Access, Friedland Says
  4/13/2006

• Wired Magazine Quotes Zeffiro
  4/13/2006

• Marshall Featured in U.S. News & World Report
  4/13/2006

• Soy Research Attracts Widespread Media Attention
  4/13/2006

• Fugh-Berman Quoted in Washington Post
  4/13/2006

• 'Pill-Cam' Featured on ABC News
  4/3/2006

• Bregman Featured in Washington Business Journal
  4/3/2006

• Jennings Interviewed in Indianapolis Star
  4/3/2006

• XM Radio Interviews Willey
  3/13/2006

• Tracy's Kids Highlighted on Radio Program
  3/13/2006

• Fugh-Berman Appears in Associated Press Article
  3/9/2006

• caBIG Receives Mention in Major Journal
  3/9/2006

• Rosen's Research Featured in Forbes Magazine
  3/9/2006

• NHS Student Profiled in Washington Post
  3/9/2006

• Washington Post Quotes Aisen
  3/9/2006

• Pearle Interviewed on NPR
  3/9/2006

• Rosen's Research Featured on BBC
  2/15/2006

• Verbalis Interviewed on ABC World News Tonight
  2/9/2006

• ABC7 Interviews Shields
  2/9/2006

• Hilakivi-Clarke Featured on NBC4
  2/9/2006

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  1/16/2006

• Moulds, Willey Quoted in Forbes
  1/13/2006

• NHS Student Interviewed on Newschannel 8
  1/12/2006

• McCulloch Featured on NBC4
  1/11/2006

• Roesch Quoted in Glamour
  1/10/2006

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  12/13/2005

• Rosenthal Featured on Today Show
  12/12/2005

• Green Cited in Newsweek Article
  12/12/2005

• ESPN Interviews Marshall
  12/12/2005

• Blumenthal Serves as Source for USA Today
  11/5/2005

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  11/5/2005

• Sunday Mail Writes Feature on Faden's Research
  11/5/2005

• Media Intrigued by Fung-Lung Chung's Vegetable Study
  10/12/2005

• USA Today, Science Focus on Bioethics and Pellegrino
  10/12/2005

• Zasloff's Research Reported on in Dozens of Newspapers
  10/1/2005

• Makariou Featured in Science Daily Article
  10/1/2005

• Media Interested in Nevalainen's Research
  10/1/2005

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  9/30/2005

• Post Publishes Blumenthal's Commentary About Water
  9/30/2005

• Post Mentions Papadopoulos in Scientific Rescue Article
  9/25/2005

• Pirollo Featured Prominently in Baltimore Sun
  9/6/2005

• USA Today Asks Aisen About Alzheimer's
  9/1/2005

• Parents Magazine Calls S. Ramey For Back to School Tips
  9/1/2005

• New York Times Runs SoM Student's Letter to the Editor
  9/1/2005

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  9/1/2005

• Shields Fields Washington Post Readers' Questions
  8/11/2005

• Networks Go To Subramanian About New Report
  7/30/2005

• Washington Business Journal Focuses on GUH Distinction
  7/30/2005

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  7/30/2005

• Local Media Covers Georgetown's Settlement with Digene
  7/30/2005

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  7/9/2005

• Haramati Talks to Fox Weekend Live
  7/8/2005

• Forbes, CNN Reports on Otolaryngology Study
  6/23/2005

• New York Times Interviews Landy, Sadler in Cycling Case
  6/7/2005

• Isaacs Featured in U.S. News Cover Story
  6/7/2005

• Motamedi Featured in TV Items About Brain Mapping
  6/7/2005

• Diane Rehm Welcomes FitzGerald to Her Show
  6/5/2005

• USA Today Writes About Fugh-Berman's Commentary
  6/5/2005

• Veatch Quoted Extensively in Asian Press
  6/5/2005

• Rackley Featured in Women's Health Weekly
  6/5/2005

• Post Article Features Relf's Clinical Trial
  6/5/2005

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  5/25/2005

• Post Covers GUMC's Role in caBIG Cancer Project
  5/25/2005

• Eden's Work on Hyperlexia Featured in Science News
  5/17/2005

• Keltner Talks About "BlackBerry Thumb"
  5/17/2005

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  5/16/2005

• Shields Featured in Story on Nicotine Vaccine
  5/16/2005

• Washington Business Journal Covers caBIG
  5/16/2005

• Wall Street Journal Turns to Cheson on FDA Ruling
  5/11/2005

• Fugh-Berman Grabs Ink for Insights on Ghost Writing
  5/11/2005

• Sandberg Talks About Sex Differences
  5/11/2005

• AP Looks to Georgetown as Leader in CAM Education
  5/5/2005

• Post Covers Gragnani Bequest to Lombardi
  5/5/2005

• Aisen Chats with Diane Rehm on NPR
  5/5/2005

• Mandelblatt Featured on Clear Channel Stations, Channel 9
  4/24/2005

• Liu Talks to CNN, Others About Obesity and Breast Cancer
  4/11/2005

• Kalhorn Answers Questions on Deep Brain Stimulation
  4/11/2005

• Hwang Provides Expertise on CNN
  4/11/2005

• Eden Featured on PBS' Reading Rockets
  4/8/2005

• Dretchen Answers Live Questions on Washingtonpost.com
  3/15/2005

• National Journal Interviews Chesson About Specter
  3/9/2005

• USA Today Talks to Marshall About Clinical Trials
  3/9/2005

• Georgetown Researchers Featured in Science Daily
  3/9/2005

• Clement Fields Questions on Inhaled Insulin
  3/9/2005

• Blake Answers Headache Questions
  3/9/2005

• Georgetown Doctors Explain Pope’s Condition
  3/9/2005

• Rackley Answers Questions About Taser Report
  3/9/2005

• Mitchell Speaks About Vioxx, Celebrex
  3/9/2005

• FitzGerald Featured in Montana News
  3/9/2005

• Walker Speaks on Adolescents and Anti-Depressants
  2/15/2005

• WJLA Talks to Aisen about Alzheimer's and Alcohol
  2/15/2005

• Marshall, Collins Answer Questions about Cancer Treatments
  2/15/2005

• Pestell Featured in Breast Cancer News Outlet
  2/15/2005

• Voice of America Features Art Therapy Program
  2/12/2005

• Bondurant Featured Widely in IOM Report Coverage
  1/18/2005

• Fugh-Berman Takes a Seat for Call-in Show
  12/4/2004

• Fox News, HealthDay Go to Aisen for Answers
  12/4/2004

• World News Tonight Points Lens at GUMC
  12/4/2004

• Wall Street Journal Cites Hilakivi-Clarke
  12/4/2004

• Washington Times Gives Big Play to Gala
  11/2/2004

• Wall Street Journal Speaks with Hilakivi-Clarke
  11/2/2004

• Business Week Quotes Richert about Antegren
  11/1/2004

• Pestell Pitches Gala on Channel 9
  11/1/2004

• Kopac Provides Scoop on Flu Shots
  11/1/2004

• Post's Out & About at the Lombardi Gala
  11/1/2004

• Liu Quoted in Post Concerning Mastectomy Rates
  10/25/2004

• Willey Talks to Post About MammoSite
  10/25/2004

• Eden Quoted Widely on Dyslexia and Culture
  10/4/2004

• Aisen Recognized for Expertise on Alzheimer's
  10/4/2004

• Dangers for Dieters Draws Media Attention
  10/4/2004

• Washington Post Shines Spotlight on Sandberg
  10/4/2004

• Post Writes Extensive Feature on CycleBeads
  7/26/2004

• Friedman Gets Coverage for Work on Alexia
  7/8/2004

• Blake Pens Op-Ed in Washington Times
  7/8/2004

• Media Focuses on Aisen as Alzhemed Heads for Phase 3
  7/8/2004

• CAM Master’s Team Featured in Washington Post
  7/8/2004

• Reagan’s Death Pulls Aisen into Spotlight
  6/11/2004

• Mandelblatt Answers Press Questions on Many Fronts
  6/11/2004

• Meador’s Work Picks up Mainstream Interest
  6/9/2004

• Washington Times, Others Feature Lombardi Fundraiser
  6/9/2004

• CBS News Turns Eye on Eden
  5/17/2004

• Post Joins Professors for Herb Walk
  5/17/2004

• Aisen Gets Coverage for Alzheimer's Trials
  5/17/2004

• Media Looks to Cleary for Expertise on Medical Robotics
  5/17/2004

• Horak Interviewed on Armed Forces Radio, NPR
  5/3/2004

• Mandelblatt, Marshall Featured on CBS News
  4/19/2004

• Baltimore Sun Cites Landy in Pregnancy Article
  4/19/2004

• Post Calls Lombardi 'Big Daddy' of Auctions
  4/19/2004

• Zeffiro Gets National Attention for Autism Research
  4/19/2004

• Post Magazine Talks Sainthood with Harvey
  4/19/2004

• Aisen Trial Picked up by Many Fox Stations
  4/6/2004

• Local Media Covers GUH Midwife Story
  4/6/2004

• Clement's Insulin Expertise Gets More Coverage
  4/6/2004

• Zeffiro Featured in Washington Times
  4/6/2004

• Schwartz, Isaacs Get Press for Cancer Study
  4/6/2004

• Nelson Serves as Local Expert on Lead Water
  3/22/2004

• LA Times Talks to Clement about Oral Insulin
  3/22/2004

• Mitchell Answers Questions about UCLA Cadaver Misuse
  3/22/2004

• Times Takes a Look at Georgetown Match Day
  3/22/2004

• Wong Featured in Minority Med Students Journal
  3/8/2004

• Blade Quotes Relf about Same-Sex Domestic Violence
  3/8/2004

• Ledley Mentioned on World News Tonight
  2/23/2004

• Forbes.com, Connecticut Post Look to Chester
  2/20/2004

• Eden Gets National Attention for Dyslexia Study
  2/20/2004

• Zasloff Helps Debunk Myths of Gender Selection
  2/20/2004

• Sharon Ramey Gets Ink in Newsday, Sun, Chronicle
  2/20/2004

• Wall Street Journal Focuses on Dym, Heersink
  2/6/2004

• Wiesel Tackles Height Issues in Post
  2/6/2004

• Newsday Calls on Fugh-Berman’s Expertise
  2/6/2004

• FitzGerald Speaks to Post about Cell Line Research
  2/6/2004

• Fugh-Berman Speaks to Elle, Shape Magazines
  1/26/2004

• ABC Seeks out Zasloff to Evaluate Science
  1/26/2004

• Sandberg Talks Sex Differences to WSJ, Post
  1/26/2004

• Spear Becomes Media Go-To Guy Concerning Implants
  1/12/2004

• Comcast Features Lombardi Gala Highlights
  1/12/2004

• Haramati Teaches Media about CAM in Medical Education
  1/12/2004

• Media Looks to Fugh-Berman on Ephedra
  1/12/2004

• Eden, Turkeltaub Garner Attention for Hyperlexia Work
  1/12/2004

• Rameys to Appear on Discovery Health
  12/15/2003

• Post Features Barbey-Morel's Holiday Party
  12/15/2003

• Sandler Quoted in More Than 100 Newspapers
  12/15/2003

• Wall Street Journal Features Standard Days Method
  12/15/2003

• Post Features Gropman in Leigh’s Disease Story
  12/2/2003

• CBS Covers Small Bowel Transplant at GUH
  12/2/2003

• Ruff, Pert Garner Press for Work on Peptide T
  12/2/2003

• Media Seek Out Clement about Gila Monster Cure
  12/2/2003

• Doyle Goes One on One with McLaughlin
  11/18/2003

• Cullen’s Appointment at Maryland Makes News
  11/18/2003

• TV Looks to Pearle for AHA Meeting Information
  11/18/2003

• Mandelblatt and Nsouli Featured in Reuters Stories
  11/18/2003

• Spear Quoted in Washington Post, New York Times
  11/3/2003

• Media Attend Lombardi Gala
  11/3/2003

• Verbalis Earns Washington Times Front Page
  11/3/2003

• Print, TV Focus on Peshkin's Study
  11/3/2003

• Print, TV Use Peshkin as Expert on Study
  11/3/2003

• USAToday.com Features Study by Sanderson Cox
  11/3/2003

• Mandelblatt Talks to Press About New Clinic
  11/3/2003

• SNHS Students Hit the Airwaves
  10/20/2003

• Benjamin Provides Expertise on Virtual Colonoscopy
  10/20/2003

• Mitchell Talks Bedside Manner on WTOP
  10/20/2003

• Aisen Appears on PBS about Alzheimer’s Treatment
  10/20/2003

• HealthGrades Praises GUH in Post Article
  10/6/2003

• NPR Highlights Waldhorn’s Sleep Research
  10/6/2003

• Kasman Quoted in Washington Times
  10/6/2003

• Cullen Featured in National Video News Release
  10/6/2003

• Wall Street Journal Talks to Pert, Ruff
  10/6/2003

• National News Program Features Eden
  9/23/2003

• UPI Features Massaro in Transplant Article
  9/23/2003

• Mishori Pens Story for Post's Health Section
  9/23/2003

• Landy Appears in Washington Post
  9/23/2003

• Zasloff Featured in The Scientist
  9/22/2003

• Sedmak, McDaniel in Washington Business Journal
  9/5/2003

• Pestell Featured in Live CBS Interview
  9/4/2003

• New Physician Features Haramati
  8/25/2003

• Shields Interviewed on WUSA
  8/25/2003

• Chester Earns Coverage for Sinusitis-Fatigue Link
  8/25/2003

• Area Reporters Love Young Mock-Docs
  8/25/2003

• Zasloff's Drug in Reuters
  8/11/2003

• Fox Reports on Shields' Grant
  8/11/2003

• Eden Featured in Time Magazine
  8/11/2003

• Krupnick in the Denver Post
  8/11/2003

• Post Features Fugh-Berman
  8/11/2003

• Richard Pestell in Washingtonian
  8/11/2003

• Michael Zasloff on WTOP
  7/14/2003

• Mary Beth Martin in Washington Post and New York Times
  7/14/2003

• Carol Taylor in the Associated Press
  7/14/2003

• Dan Sedmak in The Washington Post
  7/14/2003

• 
  6/25/2003

• Michael Relf and Craig Ramey
  6/25/2003

• Guinevere Eden and Peter Turkeltaub
  6/25/2003

• Claudine Isaacs, Dick Schlegel, John Lynch, John Marshall, Peter Shields and Jane Hanna
  6/25/2003

• Norman Rosenthal
  6/25/2003

• John Marshall and Bruce Cheson
  5/29/2003

• Paul Aisen's research
  5/25/2003