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With a dual mission to train medical students to effectively communicate, and educate the School of Medicine community about the specific health needs of the population, a group of third- and fourth-year medical students are recruiting the next cohort of leaders for the Medical Spanish Initiative.
In honor of Dr. Anthony Fauci's recent appointment as a Georgetown Distinguished University Professor, undergraduate students from the School of Health's Academic Council extended a warm welcome and shared their appreciation for his work.
In “Preventing Heat-Related Illness Among Outdoor Workers — Opportunities for Clinicians and Policymakers," published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Rosemary K. Sokas, MD, MOH, and colleague Emily Senay, MD, MPH, say mortality from heat stroke among outdoor workers has risen steadily over the past two decades as temperatures have climbed.
A multi-site, five-year study led by Mark Hofmeyer, MD, a cardiologist at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and assistant professor at the School of Medicine, has demonstrated the benefits of routine genetic testing for patients with advanced disease from dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle, and their at-risk family members.
Awards and Achievements
Ivana Peran, PhD, assistant professor of molecular oncology, has been awarded a career development award from Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) for a project titled “Role of Stromal Cadherin 11 in Chemotherapy Response in Pancreatic Cancer.” Recognizing researchers new to the field who are poised to make groundbreaking discoveries and become mentors to the next generation, the award will provide $250,000 in funding over two years.
Announcements
The Verstandig Pavilion at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is working toward a pavilion activation date of December 10 when the hospital will begin seeing patients in the new emergency department. Learn about the latest developments at the pavilion and check out photos of the new green spaces and interior in this MedStar Georgetown update.
Construction to replace critical underground infrastructure supporting Georgetown’s central heating and cooling plant will require the excavation of a section of West Road between the plant and Cooper Field. Both lanes of this section of West Road will be closed through November 30.
The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) KL2 Scholars Program is pleased to announce a supplemental round of KL2 awards with this call for new applications for Georgetown University employed, full-time faculty. Full applications are due on October 9, with an anticipated appointment in January.
Grants and Awards
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research “Oral Dysplasias to Carcinomas: Multi-omics Study of Progression” Laura Rozek (U01DE033348)
GUMC in the News
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, September 5
8:30 a.m.
Via Zoom

This virtual webinar highlights new research in The Lancet on six politically feasible mechanisms that can be utilized to strengthen compliance in new global health agreements. Sponsored by the Center for Global Health Policy and Politics, a collaboration between the School of Health and the O’Neill Institute.
Wednesday, September 6
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Featuring Casey Brown, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. Part of the Health and the Public Interest (HAPI) MS Program Seminar Series.
Wednesday, September 6
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Leavey Center Esplanade, Hilltop Campus

Staff are invited to a picnic in gratitude for their many contributions to the university community, featuring food, drinks, live DJ, massage stations, photo booth, outdoor lawn games and more. RSVP requested.
Thursday, September 7
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
Friday, September 8
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Via Zoom

Presented by Hoda Badr, PhD, professor of medicine and epidemiology & population sciences, and leader, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences Program, Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine. Presentation to be followed by Meet the Speaker session at 11:00 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Survivorship Research Initiative and the Georgetown Lombardi Institute for Cancer and Aging Research.
Friday, September 8
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

The final of 12 sessions of the CENTILE-sponsored Teaching Certificate Program is presented by H. Carrie Chen, MD, PhD, associate dean of assessment and educational scholarship at the School of Medicine.
Friday, September 8
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
Monday, September 11
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Maguire Hall 304 Conference Room

Presented by Jennifer Bouey, PhD, associate professor and chair of the Department of Global Health. Part of the Global Health Security Seminar Series. Sponsored by the Center for Global Health Science and Security, the Department of Health Management and Policy, and the Global Health Institute. RSVP required.
Monday, September 11
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
Tuesday, September 12
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Basic Science Building, Room 341 and via Zoom

Presented by Joshua Tan, PhD, Earl Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator, NIAID/DIR. Part of the Bhussry Seminar Series. Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology.
Wednesday, September 13
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

This two-part webinar series situates Georgetown’s Nurse-Midwifery Program in time and historical context. This segment features program directors from 1973 to the 2011 online transition, who will note the similarities to today’s struggles for midwifery’s place in health care and in academia. Please register.
Thursday, September 14
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
Friday, September 15
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
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