All Posts: gastrointestinal cancer

• Ruesch Center and OncLive Recognize Former VP Biden at the Luminary Awards

  (December 9, 2018) — Former Vice President Joe Biden was among those who were recognized for improving the lives of patients with gastrointestinal cancer at the Second Annual Luminary Awards, hosted by the Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and OncLive. “Each of these recipients have made transformative […]

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: cancer, cancer research, gastrointestinal cancer, Georgetown Lombardi, Luminary Awards, Ruesch Center

• Animal Study Suggests Deep Space Travel May Significantly Damage GI Function in Astronauts

  Simulations with animal models meant to mirror galactic cosmic radiation exposure to astronauts are raising red flags for investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center about the health of astronauts during long voyages, such as to Mars.

  Category: News Release Tags: gastrointestinal cancer, School of Medicine, space travel

• Sharing Innovation and Motivation at the Ruesch Center Symposium

  Nearly 300 medical professionals, patients, caregivers and advocates attended the 8th Annual Ruesch Center Symposium on December 1, listening to lectures on topics including precision medicine, immunotherapy, proton therapy and molecular imaging.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: cancer, cancer research, gastrointestinal cancer