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Darlene Howard: Study of the Aging Brain a Career-Long Fascination
Darlene Howard, PhD, Georgetown University’s Davis Family Distinguished Professor, was in her 20s when she began studying how a normal, healthy mind and brain age. The newly minted psychology professo
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An Impact on Society through Discovery, Disclosure, and Delivery
The road from science to innovation to a business can be long and complex. Jeffrey Toretsky, MD, can attest to that. “Honestly, there are so many things to learn about this process — like learning the
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Professor Emerita Shares Nursing Expertise in Uganda
When Judy Baigis, PhD, RN, FAAN, retired from Georgetown’s faculty in 2011, she knew she wanted to pursue international service. Baigis and her husband Robert Wachbroit, PhD, reviewed various options
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New Articles Analyze Health Policy Impact Through Simulation
As health policies evolve, a number of forecasting models have been implemented to predict how those changes may affect consumer behavior in the marketplace. However, far fewer models exist to show ho
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Giuseppe Giaccone: Leading Clinical Oncology Research Expansion
Giuseppe “Beppe” Giaccone, MD, PhD, known internationally for his knack for developing clinical trials in both the U.S. and Europe, has found what he calls a sweet spot at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehe
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President Obama Awards Citizens Medal To NHS Alumna
President Barack Obama presented Georgetown alumna Maria S. Gomez, MPH, RN, with a 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal at the White House on Feb. 15. The medal is the second highest civilian honor awarde
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Department of Nursing Launches DNP Program
A new doctoral degree at the School of Nursing & Health Studies will help support the development of advanced nursing leaders in a variety of settings. Housed within the school’s Department of Nursing
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MedStar Health-Georgetown University Partnership Grants Awarded
GUMC and MedStar Health Research Institute announced the first recipients of the MedStar Health-Georgetown University Partnership Grants on Feb. 19. In their announcement, Robert Clarke, PhD, dean for
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NHS Dean Selected for Delegation to Japan
Martin Y. Iguchi, PhD, dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies, has been selected for the 2013 Japanese American Leadership Delegation program. The program – sponsored by the Ministry of Foreig
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Dr. Newport Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Association for Psychological Science
Elissa Newport, PhD, professor of neurology and director of the Georgetown University/MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (NRH) Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery, has been selected to
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