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New Labyrinth Promotes Relaxation through Meditative Walking
A concrete pad outside of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is transformed as a meditative space with the help of The Freddy and Diana Prince Labyrinth. Based on the 13th…
January 11, 2015
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Two Georgetown Alumni Among Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ for Health Care
Two Georgetown University graduates, David Fajgenbaum (NHS’07), MD, MSc, and Eric Oermann (C’07, M’13), MD, have been named to the Forbes “30 Under 30” list in the…
January 10, 2015
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Medical Center Researchers Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
Two Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) researchers--Richard Schlegel, MD, PhD, and Anatoly Dritschilo, MD--have been named 2014 Fellows of the National Academy of…
December 16, 2014
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Researcher Named ‘Rising Star’ for Teen Dating Violence Prevention Work
A Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) professor and researcher is one of four psychologists selected to receive a 'Rising Star Award' during the biennial National…
December 15, 2014
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Recent Medical Graduate Gained Unique Perspective on Ebola Through Elective
As a fourth-year medical student, Antonio Webb, MD (M’14), spent a month at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Liberia, where he saw first-hand how the hospital prepared…
December 15, 2014
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Georgetown Lombardi Director Delivers Capitol Hill Briefing
Georgetown Lombard Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Louis M. Weiner, MD, participated in a Senate Cancer Coalition panel and briefing on Capitol Hill Dec. 10. Panel co-chairs…
December 14, 2014
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Ruesch Symposium Explores Cancer Immunotherapy and Personalized Medicine
The fifth annual "Fighting a Smarter War Against Cancer" symposium was held Dec. 4-6 at the Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center. The Ruesch Center for the Cure of…
December 14, 2014
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GWIM Celebrates Achievement, Looks Ahead at Annual Ceremony
Georgetown Women in Medicine (GWIM) culminated its 20th anniversary year with its annual awards ceremony Dec. 11, honoring achievements of female faculty and.…
December 14, 2014
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Program Sharpens Medical Observation Skills Through 'Art of Perception'
Georgetown recently hosted a program called The Art of Perception for students, faculty and members of the community. The program was designed originally for medical students is…
December 14, 2014
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‘Doctors Speak Out’ Panelists Optimistic on Alzheimer’s
There is more reason to feel hopeful about future prospects for Alzheimer’s treatment and prevention as research continues to yield important new insights about the,…
December 13, 2014