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Determining How a Sugar Molecule Can Affect Cancer Cell Response to Chemoradiotherapy
Researchers at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and colleagues who have been exploring the complexities of biochemical pathways involved in cancer…
June 12, 2023
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Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange May Be at Increased Risk of Developing Progressive Blood Cancers
Research conducted at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Washington DC VA Medical Center on a database of veterans exposed to Agent Orange found…
June 2, 2023
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Types of Bacteria Vary Widely in Tumors of People with Early vs. Late-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Researchers at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center studied the microbiome of people with colorectal cancer and found the makeup of the bacteria, fungi…
May 25, 2023
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Understanding How to Best Transform Speech into Tactile Vibrations Could Benefit Hearing-Impaired People
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center, in collaboration with George Washington University, leveraged their understanding of auditory speech processing in the brain…
May 17, 2023
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New Study Finds Personalized mRNA Vaccine Given with Immunotherapy Reduces Recurrence in High-Risk Melanoma Patients
A new study conducted by an international team of researchers, including clinical investigators at Georgetown Lombardi and John Theurer Cancer Center, demonstrates that a…
April 28, 2023
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COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Behavioral Health in D.C. and Drove Significant Growth in Telehealth Care
The COVID-19 pandemic drove an increased demand for behavioral health services, but thanks to an increase in the availability of telehealth services, a greater number of…
April 20, 2023
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New UNAIDS Collaborating Center at Georgetown Leverages Strengths in HIV/AIDS Law, Policy, and Politics
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today designated the Global Health Policy and Politics Initiative at Georgetown as a United Nations Collaborating Center…
April 12, 2023
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Georgetown Announces New Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention To Address Health Disparities in Washington, D.C.
The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center will open on Monday, April 17 at 1010 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, D.C.,…
April 10, 2023
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Georgetown University Formally Launches Global Health Institute; Dr. Deus Bazira Appointed Inaugural Director
Georgetown University today formally announced the Georgetown Global Health Institute (GHI) and the new appointment of its inaugural director, Deus Bazira, DrPH, MPH, MBA,.…
March 27, 2023
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Study Finds Relationship Between Discrimination and Frailty in Black Cancer Survivors
Discrimination experienced by Black people can affect their health and increase their frailty, which can be particularly impactful for cancer survivors, according to a new study…
March 20, 2023