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Georgetown’s new School of Health seeks to reshape the conversation around well-being and health by asking: “what does it mean to be well?” Launched in 2022, the school is explicitly and intentionally centering well-being as a signature focus for its research and academic missions.
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When a person falls in love, the brain triggers a series of complex mechanisms involving multiple chemicals and hormones that influence that person’s behavior, according to Thomas Sherman, PhD, a neuroendocrinologist and professor at the School of Medicine.
>>> Watch Thomas Sherman talk about love’s impact on the brain
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In its February meeting, Georgetown's board of directors received updates on the university's Called to Be campaign, renovations at the medical center and a report reflecting on the university's Catholic, Jesuit mission.
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Promotions and Achievements | |
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The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has selected Intima Alrimawi, PhD, MSN, MPH, BSN, associate professor of nursing, as a Fulbright Specialist Program grantee following a competitive application process. Fulbright specialists engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe based on the grantees’ expertise and the needs of the host country.
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On February 22, join Deirdra Crews, MD, professor of medicine and associate director for faculty development, Division of Nephrology, deputy director, Center for Health Equity, and director, Doctoral Diversity Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, for “Centering the Margins to Achieve Kidney Health Equity.” Part of the Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series, this event will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom.
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The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) announced the launch of their 2024-25 GHUCCTS Pilot Awards application cycle for interdisciplinary research. Apply here.
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Undergraduate and Graduate Students: Learn About Fulbright Opportunities | |
The Center for Research & Fellowships has begun advising for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for current juniors, seniors and graduate students who are interested in applying in fall 2024 for the 2025-26 grant year. Applicants can apply to conduct a research project, pursue graduate study and serve as English teaching assistants. Georgetown’s institutional deadline is September 1 at 12:00 p.m. Learn more and sign up for our Fulbright email list on the center’s website.
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Pilot Funding Opportunity: Center for Neuroengineering | |
Building on the success of last year’s pilot funding program, the Center for Neuroengineering (CNE) is requesting applications for the 2024 Pilot Funding Program to further grow the neuroengineering community at Georgetown and foster collaborations with CNE partners. There are two budget categories, $25,000 and $50,000, and the deadline for applications is April 1 with funding to start on July 1. Please email neuroengineering@georgetown.edu with questions or to obtain informal feedback regarding the fit of specific project ideas.
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Gilead “National Capital Region Coalition to Enhance Clinical Trial Access Equity” Chiranjeev Dash | |
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Tuesday, February 20
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Basic Science Building 341 and via Zoom
Presented by Rebekah Evans, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Neuroscience. Part of the Bhussry Seminar Series.
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Tuesday, February 20
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Leavey Center, Cawley Career
Education Center Library
Public global health professionals discuss opportunities students could consider when entering the field. Sponsored by the Cawley Career Education Center and the Global Health Institute.
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Tuesday, February 20
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Copley Formal Lounge
Atul Gawande, MD, author and assistant administrator for global health, U.S. Agency for International Development, presents this year’s Maloy Distinguished Lecture in Global Health. Sponsored by the Science, Technology and International Affairs Program.
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Wednesday, February 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This workshop discusses what ChatGPT is and what it does, prompt engineering techniques, educational use and considerations.
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Wednesday, February 21
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Center for Contemporary Arab Studies Boardroom (Intercultural Center 141)
Part of the Gaza Lecture Series, this talk examines the humanitarian crises – health care collapse, starvation, displacement and building destruction – in Gaza. Sponsored by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies and the African Studies Program.
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Wednesday, February 21
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Explore StoryMaps, a powerful tool for narratives with embedded maps and media.
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Wednesday, February 21
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presenters will discuss criteria for appointment and promotion on the tenure track, outline the process to apply, and discuss faculty development opportunities. RSVP here.
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Wednesday, February 21
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Riggs Library, Healy Hall
Presented by Sara Goering, professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington. Part of the Center for Neuroengineering BRAIN Initiative series. Register here.
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Wednesday, February 21
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Healey Family Student Center, Social Room and via Zoom
Featuring Andrea Dalzell, MSN-ED, BS, RN, disability rights advocate known as “The Seated Nurse.” Sponsored by Georgetown University’s Disability Cultural Center, School of Nursing and School of Medicine.
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Wednesday, February 21
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Healey Family Student Center, Social Room and via Zoom
Featuring Andrea Dalzell, MSN-ED, BS, RN, disability rights advocate known as “The Seated Nurse.” Sponsored by Georgetown University’s Disability Cultural Center, School of Nursing and School of Medicine.
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Thursday, February 22
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Via Zoom
Current students in the Health Law LLM program at Georgetown Law discuss the program, coursework and faculty. Sponsored by the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law.
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Thursday, February 22
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn the basics of data visualization in R using ggplot2. R for Total Beginners Workshop or equivalent required.
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Thursday, February 22
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Deidra Crews, MD, professor of medicine and associate director for faculty development, Division of Nephrology, deputy director, Center for Health Equity, and director, Doctoral Diversity Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Part of the Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series.
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Friday, February 23
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Riggs Library, Healy Hall
Have your headshot taken by the university photographer at no cost. First come, first served.
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Friday, February 23
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Patrick Hanley, PhD, chief and director of the Cellular Therapy Program at Children’s National Hospital, associate professor of pediatrics, George Washington University. Part of the Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series.
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Monday, February 26
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by David Wishart, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Departments of Biological Sciences and Computing Science, University of Alberta. Part of the Center for Metabolomic Studies Seminar Series.
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“Disparities in Access to Organ Transplant: In Search of Causal Mechanisms” | |
Tuesday, February 27
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Goldberg Auditorium, Gorman Building Ground Floor and via Zoom
Presented by Lisa McElroy, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Surgery and Population Health Sciences at Duke University. Part of the Regional Department of Surgery Grand Rounds.
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Tuesday, February 27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Basic Science Building 341 and via Zoom
Presented by John P. Fisher, PhD, Fischell Family Distinguished Professor & department chair, Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park. Part of the Bhussry Seminar Series.
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Tuesday, February 27
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Georgetown Law, 500 First Street NW and via Zoom
Leading clinicians, legal specialists, journalists and regional experts interrogate the fundamental relevance of international law and bioethics in protecting health workers, health facilities and access to health in times of conflict. Sponsored by the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law and Physicians for Human Rights.
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Wednesday, February 28
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to optimize student engagement and foster collaboration in remote and hybrid teaching settings through the effective use of Zoom’s advanced tools.
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Wednesday, February 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn approaches for searching for validated instruments in the Health & Psychosocial Instruments (HaPI) and Mental Measurement Yearbook (MMYB) databases using Ovid.
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Beyond Closed Captioning: Disability Awareness, Inclusion and Acceptance | |
Wednesday, February 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Hall, Room 134G (School of Health Dean’s Conference Room)
Larsya Kautz, president and CEO of Melwood, a leading employer, advocate and service provider for people with disabilities, will lead a conversation reframing society’s traditional approach to disability. In association with Georgetown’s Learning, Equity, Access and Pedagogy (LEAP) Initiative and the Georgetown University Disability Cultural Center.
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Wednesday, February 28
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Martin Marietta Conference Room, Lombardi Cancer Center Atrium
Enjoy paintings by artist Sharon Wolpoff and attend a gallery talk titled “Affirming the Connection Between Healing and the Arts” at 6:30 p.m. The talk will be followed by a conversation between Wolpoff and Julia Langley, director of the Lombardi Arts & Humanities program. RSVP to Noni Ford at nf332@georgetown.edu.
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Thursday, February 29
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presenters will discuss criteria for appointment and promotion on the clinical & biomedical tracks, outline the process to apply and discuss faculty development opportunities.
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Friday, March 1
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Greg Delgoffe, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Part of the Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series.
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Friday, March 1
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
This year’s John Collins Harvey Lecture features a conversation among nurse leaders moderated by Sarah Vittone, DBe, MSN, MS, RN, HEC-C, director of Georgetown’s BSN program. Sponsored by the Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics.
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