Archive: Ph.D. in Pharmacology & Physiology

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Faculty
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Dissertation Award for BGE Students Will Honor Longtime Professor Stefano Vicini

The inaugural Stefano Vicini Dissertation Award will be presented in May 2026. Vicini, who retired in summer 2025, has been a Georgetown faculty member for 40 years and has…

December 19, 2025

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Giving an Effective Presentation: Student Research Day Winners’ Advice

Student Research Day is an annual opportunity for BGE Ph.D. students to show off their work to biomedical peers, faculty, and the university community at large. The three winners…

December 19, 2025

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Study Reveals New Ways the Brain Regulates Communication Between Neurons

A new finding from researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center shows that the learning process of associating cues with rewards can be altered by increased or decreased…

December 9, 2025

Alumni
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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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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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BGE in Photos: Commencement 2025

BGE's graduating Class of 2025 marked Commencement season with end-of-semester poster sessions, program galas and parties, the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on May 15, and the…

May 18, 2025

External Fellowship & Award Recipients
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Student Profiles

Student Profiles: NIH Funding Advances Health Sciences and Trains Biomedical Leaders at Georgetown University Medical Center

Students from across Georgetown doctoral programs speak about their research, their studies, and how NIH-funded T32 and TL1 programs are helping them to reach their career. …

April 10, 2025

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BGE Semester Recap: Fall 2024

Have you kept up with the activities and accomplishments of BGE's students and alumni this semester? Browse some of our top stories from Fall.…

December 20, 2024

External Fellowship & Award Recipients
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Student Profiles

A Passion for Pharmacology and Becoming a Role Model for Female Scientists

Gabbi Williams (G'23) is an aspiring pharmacologist who feels called to be a mentor for future female scientists. Explore her journey to Georgetown and future career goals as a…

October 28, 2024

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Photos: Doctoral Students Convene for Student Research Day 2024

Doctoral students from across Biomedical Graduate Education came together to present and discuss their work at the annual Student Research Day, hosted by the Georgetown Medical…

October 16, 2024