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He Almost Dropped Out of College. Now, This Medical Student Advocates for Health Equity and Mental Health
While the path to medical school is never guaranteed, for Dylan Hughes (M’28), getting to this point would have been unthinkable. …
October 17, 2024
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Pharmacology Faculty, Alumni Remember ‘Exceptional Mentor and Teacher’ Barry B. Wolfe
The Georgetown Department of Pharmacology & Physiology includes 24 faculty and adjuncts, all dedicated to conducting research and teaching the next generation of experts in their…
October 3, 2024
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Georgetown’s Global Health Institute Joins Pope Francis’ Initiative to Care for Children’s Health
Georgetown’s Global Health Institute is joining a new initiative led by Pope Francis that will create a worldwide network to provide medical care to children and support health…
September 24, 2024
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Recognizing Recently Promoted Faculty
September 20, 2024 — Congratulations to our full-time faculty at the School of Health, School of Nursing and School of Medicine who were recently promoted to the rank of…
September 20, 2024
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Competitive Cancer Research Internship Program Offers Rewarding Experiences for Undergraduates
This year, 10 rising sophomores, juniors and seniors from colleges and universities across the country participated in the 10-week full-time Diversity in Cancer Research…
September 6, 2024
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Toulmin Pilot Projects Selected
A panel of peers at GUMC, chaired by Anna T. Riegel, PhD, vice president for biomedical graduate education and research, has selected seven Toulmin Pilot Projects to receive…
August 29, 2024
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DISCOVER Initiative Launched at Georgetown University to Advance Research on Health Disparities
An innovative initiative that launched this month at Georgetown University Medical Center will work to find solutions for, and advance the understanding of, certain health…
August 28, 2024
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For This Medical Student, Her Cancer Research Is for Her Little Sister
Ritu Amarnani (M’27), a second-year medical student, spent this summer researching cancer care at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. She turned her career focus…
August 22, 2024
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Identifying ‘Stealth’ Sources of Saturated Fat, Added Sugar in the Diet
A newly compiled list of foods and drinks commonly consumed in the United States hints at why many adults unknowingly overdo it on saturated fat and added sugar in their daily…
August 19, 2024
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ISPY2: A Unique, Flexible Breast Cancer Trial for Modern Times
The ISPY2 breast cancer clinical trial is a unique phase 2 study that offers a broad range of treatment options for patients with locally advanced breast.…
August 16, 2024