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With a New ‘Map’ of Cells, Georgetown Cancer Researchers Chart a Course to More Effective Treatment

Faculty and students led by Professor Anton Wellstein are working to expand the capabilities of liquid biopsy – the examination of cancer DNA in the bloodstream. Their findings could help clinicians to diagnose and monitor cancer through simple blood tests rather than time-consuming scans, allowing for more responsive treatment.

January 14, 2025

News, Student Profiles

Tumor Biology Student Sidharth Jain Combines Discovery and Care on M.D./Ph.D. Path

Sidharth Jain hopes that his experience at the lab bench and the bedside will help him to be an insightful researcher and compassionate clinician. As part of a melanoma research group, he is already working to make a difference in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

January 13, 2025

Faculty, News

Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences Director Comments on Ashwagandha in Bloomberg Article

Professor Hakima Amri weighed in on health considerations around taking ashwagandha (or Indian ginseng), an herbal supplement used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine.

January 9, 2025