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Alzheimer's Risk Genes Linked to Changes in Young, Healthy Brains

Georgetown scientists study the impact of two Alzheimer's risk genes on early brain development and function.

Researchers Explore Unique Attitudes Towards Cancer Care in Asian Populations

Cancer specialists at Georgetown Lombardi are looking for ways to encourage more participation in clinical trials among their Asian populations.

Well-Known Occupational

Health Researcher Delivers McAuley Lecture

The latest speaker in the McAuley Lecture Series, Marc B. Schenker, MD, MPH, addressed occupational health among immigrant and other disadvantaged populations.

Obama Salutes Georgetown Leadership on University Charter Anniversary

The President of the United States paid tribute to the university's 200th anniversary of its federal charter with a message lauding the impact Georgetown graduates have made in this country and around the world.


GUMC IN THE NEWS

Dr. Louis Weiner was quoted by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, International Business Times and OncLive about the FDA's approval of the first "biosimilar" drug.

Dr. Aline Charabaty was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal for a second story on biosimilars.

Oncology Times and The Cancer Letter quoted Dr. Weiner on the announced departure of NCI Director Harold Varmus.

Catholic News Agency turned to Dr. Victoria Jennings for a story on natural family planning.

In an interview with The Hoya, Dr. Michael Stoto commented on Ron Klain's term as "Ebola czar."

Dr. Jesse Goodman discusses what's known about long-term effects of #Ebola survivors with LiveScience.

NPR All Things Considered reported on an NHS alumni brother/sister Ebola fighting team.

LiveScience interviewed Dr. Jesse Goodman about preventing antibiotic resistance.

Dr. Sally Joo Bailey joined a panel on the Diane Rehm Show to discuss latest research on peanut allergies.

Dr. Paul Roepe was interview by NPR for a web story about hand sanitizers and Ebola.

Dr. James Giordono went on Al Jazeera's The Stream to discuss psychedelic drug research.

USA Today interviewed Dr. Joel Selanikio about statements made by Ebola survivor Craig Spencer.

Dr. Charbel Moussa commented on WUSA-9 on research involving a skin test to diagnose neurologic disorders.

Research conducted by Dr. Michael Stoto and colleagues on the Elk River Spill was included in the Harvard Friday Letter.

Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble discusses funding opportunities via PCORI in Monitor on Psychology.

Dr. Kevin FitzGerald talked to PolitiFact at the Atlanta Journal Constitution about a new bill to curb human-animal hybrids.

Howard University News Service interviewed Dr. Ranit Mishori for a story on symptoms of menopause.

Dr. Bruce Cheson comments on Medscape on over-testing involving lymphoma.

ALN magazine reported on Dr. Kathyrn Sandberg's publication offering recommendations to the NIH for sex diversity in research.


PRESS RELEASES

Mechanistic Insight into Immortal Cells Could Speed Clinical Use

Researchers at Georgetown Lombardi have deciphered the mechanistic understanding of the relatively new technique for growing cells in culture indefinitely. They say identifying the mechanisms of immortalization lays the groundwork for future clinical use of these cells.

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AROUND CAMPUS

Psychology Professor Receives PNAS 2014 Cozzarelli Prize

Abigail Marsh, PhD, and her co-authors have been awarded a 2014 Cozzarelli Prize from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences for her paper, "Neural and cognitive characteristics of extraordinary altruists."

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RECENTLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Georgetown University

Ask a Professor: The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recently issued new diet recommendations. Georgetown University's Thomas Sherman, PhD, who teaches nutrition and metabolism at the medical school, explains what's new. #AskAGUProf

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@gumedcenter

Hear how @GtownNHS brother & sister alumni team helped battle #Ebola in #SierraLeone via @NPR http://n.pr/1zQITjI @GUAlumni @Georgetown

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@LombardiCancer

@LombardiCancer's Dr. Toretsky & colleagues make a novel discovery in #ewingsarcoma via @PNASNews http://bit.ly/1DQHDkj

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Georgetown University School

o f Medicine

Let the countdown begin! We cannot wait to celebrate with our Class of 2015 on Match Day - Friday, March 20th.
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School of Nursing & Health Studies

Thanks to Andrew Debraggio (C'16) with #georgetownstories for taking time to learn about the School of Nursing & Health Studies! Watch the video: https://vimeo.com/120370548.

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Music for the Mind

Save the date! Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar National Rehabilitation Network are pleased to present Music for the Mind on May 20, 2015!

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