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More Young People Are Getting Colon Cancer Than Ever. This Doctor Is Accelerating Clinical Trials To Find New Treatments
Colorectal cancer rates in adults under 50 are surging. Georgetown's Dr. John Marshall is accelerating clinical trials to bring new treatments to.…
September 21, 2026
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Georgetown Student Scholars Map Health Equity and Community Care in East Africa
School of Health students Jordan Pai (H’27) and Kayla Wontumi (H’27) set off for separate countries in East Africa this summer as recipients of the 2025-2026 Maeve Kennedy McKean…
September 18, 2026
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Georgetown Investigator Presents Final PAPILLON Trial Results Showing Long-Term Survival in a Subset of Lung Cancer
Final results from the landmark PAPILLON trial, which changed the standard of care for a difficult-to-treat rare form of lung cancer, confirm that amivantamab, when added to…
September 14, 2026
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Yes, Multitasking Is Possible. Here’s How to Train Your Brain to Do 2 Things at Once
Neuroscientists have long believed that true multitasking is impossible. New research is bucking the conventional wisdom and shows that you can do two things at.…
September 14, 2026
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Who Can Access Healthcare in Nigeria? School of Health Grad Student Uncovers Gaps To Help Local Doctors and Patients
Through the Global Health Student Fellows program, Anees Baig (G’26), a student in the M.S. in Global Health Program, identified health disparities in Nigeria and found his…
September 8, 2026
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‘Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dreams’: Inside Georgetown’s Fast-Track Accelerated Nursing Program
The Berkley School of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program is a post-baccalaureate pathway to the nursing profession, enabling career-changers to…
September 3, 2026
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AI Can Now Bioengineer Viruses. Should We Let It?
Scientists just used AI to create viruses not found in nature. Are we ready? Two Georgetown ethicists break down the potential medical benefits and biosecurity.…
August 25, 2026
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Promising Phase III Melanoma Results Build on Research Conducted at Georgetown Lombardi
A promising new approach to preventing high-risk melanoma from recurring after surgery has yielded positive results in a large clinical trial, building on earlier research that…
August 19, 2026
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New Roadmap Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery Through Personalized Rehabilitation
An international task force co-led by a Georgetown University stroke expert has outlined a bold new roadmap for stroke recovery, positioning genetic and blood biomarkers to drive…
August 19, 2026
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GEP Opens Doors to Opportunities in Medicine for Local High School Students
Public high school students selected as GEP scholars had the chance to experience research, clinical shadowing and mentoring, as well as make lasting friendships with each.…
August 17, 2026