Global Health Scholar Deus Bazira to Lead New Global Health Institute

Georgetown has appointed Dr. Deus Bazira, a professor and global health scholar and leader, as the inaugural director of its new Global Health Institute, a university-wide platform dedicated to advancing cross-disciplinary research and education on global health.

Category: GUMC Stories Tags: global health, Global Health Institute

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 by researchers at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and others.

Category: News Release Tags: aging, biomedical research, cancer, cancer research, Georgetown Lombardi, health disparities, racial disparities, research, survivorship

Students Matching in Family Medicine Called by Cura Personalis and Commitment to Community

Surrounded by fireplaces, family and flowers, School of Medicine students mingled with anticipation in the Healey Family Student Center just before opening their match letters revealing the next destination in their training.

Category: GUMC Stories Tags: cura personalis, Match Day, medical education, primary care, School of Medicine

Georgetown’s New Center Prepares Students for Careers Advancing Health Equity

Georgetown has created a new Center for Health Equity to prepare graduate and undergraduate students for careers that prioritize community health and reduce health disparities.

Category: GUMC Stories Tags: health disparities, health equity, population health, research

Key Studies Conducted at Georgetown Lombardi Lead to Better Treatment for People With Melanoma

Results from a pair of clinical trials published in recent months have changed the treatment landscape for people with advanced melanoma, offering a clearer path for improved survival.

Category: GUMC Stories Tags: cancer, cancer research, Georgetown Lombardi, immunotherapy, research

Out of the Hospital and to the Hill, Medical Students Focus on Public Policy

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Study Finds Adverse Impact of Climate on Mental Health in Bangladesh

Extreme heat and humidity and other climate-related events have an alarming impact on mental health outcomes in terms of depression and anxiety in Bangladesh, the world’s seventh most vulnerable country to climate change.

Category: News Release Tags: Bangladesh, climate change, mental health, research, School of Health

One Tent Health Student Volunteers Gain Clinical Experience in Community Settings

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Georgetown Increases Tuition Benefits for Military-Connected Students

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Ruesch Symposium Participants Encourage Patients to Consider Clinical Trials

Held by the Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Ruesch Symposium brings together researchers, clinicians, patients, caregivers, policymakers and advocates for networking and discussion on the latest developments in GI cancer research and treatment.

Category: GUMC Stories Tags: clinical trials, gastrointestinal cancer, Georgetown Lombardi, pancreatic cancer, patient care, research, Ruesch Center, Ruesch Center Symposium