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With presentations on sex differences and anti-seizure medications, aging and bone regeneration, potential therapeutic targets for pediatric brain tumors, the circuitry of the pedunculopontine nucleus and more, participants in Student Research Day 2023 agreed that it was a valuable chance to practice sharing their research in an informal setting.
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Two things that Georgetown University Medical Center is known for are elite clinical training and groundbreaking scientific research. For most students, the decision is one or the other: to either enroll in the medical school or a PhD-granting graduate program. However, a subset of Georgetown students have made the decision to pursue both through the MD/PhD program — allowing them to get the best of both worlds.
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Writing in Science Translational Medicine, Anthony Fauci, MD, a distinguished university professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine and the McCourt School of Public Policy, reviews the key lessons learned from COVID-19 to help prepare and respond to the next pandemic, “whenever that occurs.” (“What Keeps Me Up at Night” DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adj9469).
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The 17th Annual Lombardi Women event brought together nearly 400 of the Washington area’s most influential women in support of Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and its Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research. The event, chaired by Jennifer Drake, president of stores for Saks Off 5th, took place on October 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.
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On Saturday, Oct. 21, BellRinger 2023 brought together more than 950 riders and 475 volunteers to support cancer research at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Stay tuned for coverage of BellRinger 2023 in next week’s Health Sciences Weekly.
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As a regular feature for Health Sciences Weekly, we highlight members of our staff/AAP - all critical to our mission. Today, meet Matthew Le Brasseur, assistant dean in the School of Nursing.
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Do you know a staff member who demonstrates positivity, perseverance and resilience in their work, and goes above and beyond on behalf of our community? Nominate them today for the GUMC Staff Community Award. Awardees can be nominated by students, staff, administrators or faculty members, and will be chosen by the GUMC Staff/AAP Caucus committee and select others. Up to two awardees will be selected each quarter to receive a $1,250 cash award and recognition celebration with GUMC leadership. Learn more about the award and submit nominations by November 17.
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This Friday: Coffee with the GUPD Chief | |
Join Kathy Perez, Georgetown University chief of police, for coffee and conversation on Friday, October 27, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in front of the bookstore in the Leavey Center. Perez started working at Georgetown in April, bringing more than 40 years of law enforcement experience to the role.
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Students, staff and faculty can get the annual flu vaccination and the newest formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine on campus. The next vaccine clinic will be held Tuesday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Leavey Center Ballroom. Learn more about how to schedule your vaccination appointment and additional dates here.
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DC Health “DC Colorectal Cancer Control Program” Chiranjeev Dash | |
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Monday, October 23
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Maguire Hall 304 Conference Room and via Zoom
Susan Nkengasong, faculty affiliate at Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Science and Security, presents preliminary findings from her DrPH project that promoted HIV self-testing and linked youth to preventive services. Part of the Global Health Security Seminar Series. RSVP required.
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Tuesday, October 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Basic Science Building, Room 341 and via Zoom
Presented by Theodoros Karantanos, MD, PhD, assistant professor of oncology, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Part of the Bhussry Seminar Series. Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology.
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Tuesday, October 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Medical-Dental Building, NE401 and via Zoom
Presented by L. Christine Turtzo, MD, PhD, neurologist, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Acute Studies Core in the Acute Cerebrovascular Diagnostics Unit, NINDS. Part of the Neuroscience Seminar Series.
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Specialty Respect Community of Practice | |
Tuesday, October 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
The Specialty Respect Community of Practice will provide a forum to promote a culture of specialty respect in medical education and to explore potential solutions for eliminating specialty disrespect in the learning environment. Participants from any learner level (student, resident, fellow, attending) and from any health care institution are welcome. Learn more about the community of practice here and complete this form to join.
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Tuesday, October 24
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Medical-Dental Building, NE301 and via Zoom
Presented by Lin Chao, PhD, professor, School of Biological Sciences, Department of Ecology, Behavior & Evolution, University of California, San Diego. Sponsored by the Department of Microbiology & Immunology.
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Wednesday, October 25
12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn about the various topics on which the Council has been engaged and share your thoughts at this informal meeting.
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Wednesday, October 25
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
Featuring Neal Barnard, MD, adjunct professor of medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, and president, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Part of the Health and the Public Interest (HAPI) MS Program Seminar Series.
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Wednesday, October 25
1:20 - 3:20 p.m.
Georgetown University Law Center (Hotung Dining, 550 First Street NW)
In this O’Neill Institute Colloquium, Lawrence Gostin, faculty director, O’Neill Institute; University Professor and Founding Linda D. & Timothy J. O’Neill Professor of Global Health Law, Georgetown Law, and Benjamin Mason Meier, professor of global health policy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discuss their new book, “Global Health Law & Policy: Ensuring Justice for a Globalizing World.” RSVP.
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Thursday, October 26
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by James M. Ntambi, PhD, professor of biochemistry, Steenbock Professor of Nutritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison and adjunct professor of biological chemistry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Part of the Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series.
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Friday, October 27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Mary Beth Martin, PhD, professor of oncology and biochemistry and molecular & cellular biology, will give a presentation titled "Metals, Metalloids and Nuclear Receptors Sponsored by Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Friday, October 27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Leadership from the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs (OFAA) and the Committee on Appointments and Promotions will discuss criteria for appointment and promotion on the Clinical and Biomedical tracks, outline the process to apply and discuss faculty development options.
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Monday, October 30
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Maguire Hall 304 Conference Room
Presented by John Kraemer, JD, MPH, associate professor, Department of Health Management and Policy, Georgetown University School of Health. Part of the Global Health Security Seminar Series. RSVP.
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Tuesday, October 31
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by Kaitlyn Sadtler, PhD, Earl Stadtman Investigator, chief, Section for Immuno-Engineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health. Part of the Bhussry Seminar Series. Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology.
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Wednesday, November 1
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Warwick Evans Conference Room, Building D
This CENTILE Grand Rounds is presented by Ronald M. Harden, OBE, MD, editor-in-chief, medical teacher, professor emeritus, medical education, University of Dundee, UK.
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Wednesday, November 1
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Fisher Colloquium, Hariri Building
A forum on how health care providers, insurers, collection agencies, and the government can demonstrate leadership to address the nation’s overdue medical debt crisis and ease the financial burden on Americans. Presented by McDonough School of Business.
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Wednesday, November 1
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Designed for clinical research professionals and others vested in the care of research participants, this series provides opportunities for professional development as well as updates on Georgetown clinical research policies, procedures and operations related to clinical research.
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Wednesday, November 1
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Warwick Evans Conference Room, Building D
Presenters may make a 10-minute presentation about their educational project and get feedback from Ronald M. Harden, OBE, MD, editor-in-chief, medical teacher, professor emeritus, medical education, University of Dundee, UK.
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Wednesday, November 1
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Explore the connection between food technology and its application as it relates to human health and medicine with a panel of experts who discuss their experience using policy, biotechnology, and entrepreneurism to improve the nutritional value and flavors of our foods to address specific health and sustainability challenges. Sponsored by Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Innovation Initiative.
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Friday, November 3
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Warwick Evans Conference Room, Building D
This full-day workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the wide range of data available through Ensembl, an interface and an infrastructure for accessing genomic information, and gain hands-on experience in navigating Ensembl to retrieve and interpret data. Presented by the HIDS and Bioinformatics graduate programs and co-sponsored by ICBI/AIM-AHEAD training core and CTSA consortium. RSVP
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Friday, November 3
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Susan Schembre, PhD, RD, associate professor, oncology, Georgetown University, member, Georgetown Lombardi. Part of the Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series.
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