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Physiology Alumna Talks Veterans’ Health, Ketamine Therapy in FOX 5 DC News Interview

“We’re dealing with a lot of mental health issues in the veteran community,” Eshkevari told FOX 5 DC, including for many patients whose conditions don’t improve with…

November 25, 2025

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Low-Glutamate Diet Linked to Brain Changes and Migraine Relief in Veterans with Gulf War Illness

Veterans with Gulf War Illness experienced significant improvement in migraine symptoms after following a diet low in glutamate, a component of flavor enhancing food additives…

November 25, 2025

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Fauci Reflects on Cura Personalis in Patient Care and Public Service at Kovach Lecture

Anthony Fauci, MD (HON’90), spoke with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O’Donnell (C’95, SCS’03, HON’24) about how his career has been guided by the value of cura…

November 12, 2025

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At New Awards Ceremony, IPN Students Celebrate Contributions to Community and Education

Doctoral students in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN) spend years together in classes, lab rotations and thesis research. This year, student leaders came up…

November 5, 2025

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Student Research Day Celebrates 40th Year at Georgetown

The event featured 18 student presenters from six different BGE programs, all vying for a top placement in the oral and poster presentation competitions. Attendees from across…

October 21, 2025

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Eduardo Peñalver Named 49th President of Georgetown University

Eduardo M. Peñalver, J.D., the president of Seattle University, a Rhodes Scholar and former dean of Cornell Law School, will begin his new role as the 49th president of…

October 15, 2025

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Toretsky Named Inaugural Hyundai Hope on Wheels Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology

In honor of his dedication to pediatric cancer research, Jeffrey A. Toretsky, MD, professor of oncology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, was formally named the…

September 8, 2025

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New NIH-Funded Study Deepens Understanding of How Some Stroke Patients Can Recover Their Ability To Communicate

A new NIH-funded study led by Georgetown University Medical Center researchers deepens our understanding of the role that the right side of the brain can potentially play in…

September 6, 2025

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Rate of Rare Liver Cancer High Among Russian Nuclear Workers, Particularly Women, Study Finds

A new study of Russian nuclear workers, one of only a few to examine liver cancer in people exposed to radiation in a chronic, low-dose occupational setting, finds higher rates…

August 29, 2025

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Georgetown Study Highlights Opportunities for Liver Cancer Interventions in Thailand

Safer pesticide practices, clean drinking water, and effective community health programs could help reduce liver and bile duct cancer risk in Thailand, according to a new study…

August 29, 2025