08/10/2019
Meet Georgetown's new interim Dean for Research!
https://gumc.georgetown.edu/gumc-stories/meet-moshe-levi-md-interim-dean-for-research/
Meet Moshe Levi, MD, Interim Dean for Research - Georgetown University Medical Center
(October 8, 2019) — Moshe Levi, MD, describes himself as a “card-carrying kidney doctor” who says he once focused 100% of his time on research and another 25% on patient care. But when a family move brought him to Georgetown in 2017, he saw the opportunity to give his full devotion (all 125% o...
09/07/2019
Thank you to those who attended our June 7th Doctors Speak Out program!
While adverse childhood experiences are directly linked to health challenges later in life that can impact life expectancy, such outcomes are not predetermined, experts from Georgetown University Medical Center explained at Doctors Speak Out: Early Childhood Development Research on June 7 at Georgetown.
Moderated by Phyllis Magrab, PhD, the panel shared insights on their work to support children dealing with toxic stress, ranging from refugees in the Middle East to residents of impoverished neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.
The first few years of a child’s development are critical, the panelists agreed. Opportunities to promote healthy development in children start in utero during the prenatal period, said Deborah Perry, PhD, speaking about studies on the positive impact of nutritional programs for low-income women, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Matthew Biel, MD, encouraged attendees to support legislation in Washington, D.C. that would dedicate more resources to early childhood development.
As a parent, Neal Horen, PhD, explained that one of the positive influences in the lives of his children was a grocery store worker who often asked them about school and their hobbies. Whether one has been through adverse childhood experiences or not, adults can support children in their lives by taking an interest in them, showing them that they are valuable members of their communities.
If you would like to learn more, feel free to check out the following websites:
Dr. Matt Biel:
Dr. Biel’s contact information: https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/doctor-profile/1235353715/ =%7B%7D
Early Childhood Innovation Network (ECIN): https://www.ecin.org/
Dr. Neal Horen and Dr. Deborah Perry:
Center for Child and Human Development: https://gucchd.georgetown.edu/
If you would like to support their efforts, you can make a gift under Other Designation and put “Dr. Matt Biel” or “Center for Child and Human Development.”: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1686/alumni/giving.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=476&cid=1175&dids=87.36.34.14.180.74&bledit=1&sort=1&appealcode=owep46
If you would like to send a check, you can mail it to:
Fiona Zhu
Georgetown University Medical Center
3300 Whitehaven Street, NW
Suite 4000
Washington, DC 20007
06/05/2019
Ahead of our Doctors Speak Out: Early Childhood Development Research event in June, please enjoy this informative video by our panelist Dr. Matthew Biel.
If you haven't registered for our panel, do so today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ifUr2Pmh7_4&fbclid=IwAR050fJc31TVHb4xQg22q2lY8ySZL8mDVgiVWvi89E4ddVbec5AzlIw8fT8
Child Psychiatry: Ask Dr. Matthew Biel
Matthew Biel, MD, MSc, is the chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Biel has clinical interests in child de...
22/04/2019
Georgetown University's Memory Disorders Program just celebrated its 20th anniversary. Read on to find out how Georgetown is working to continue Alzheimer's research and find a treatment.
https://gumc.georgetown.edu/gumc-stories/georgetowns-memory-disorders-program-marks-20th-year/
Georgetown’s Memory Disorders Program Marks 20th Year - Georgetown University Medical Center
(April 12, 2019) — When President Ronald Reagan announced in 1994 that he had Alzheimer’s disease, the man known as the “great communicator” tried his best to convey a sense of optimism.
27/02/2019
Just announced: our upcoming Doctors Speak Out - Healthy Aging: Memory Preservation breakfast and panel on April 2nd! RSVP at [email protected].
27/02/2019
Georgetown University has once again been classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 institution with “very high research activity." Learn more: https://bit.ly/2BTMpE2
15/01/2019
Neuroscience and the Arts
Researchers study perception of beauty, the neurological dominance of music, and the power of creativity.
21/12/2018
You have to embrace risk and failure if you do research. If it was already known, then why would you be doing it?” - Dr. Robert Clarke, Dean for Research, Georgetown University Medical Center
Robert Clarke, PhD, DSc: Embracing failure and learning to fish.
Robert Clarke, Dean for Research at Georgetown University Medical Center, shares his experience in research.
30/11/2018
Thank you to all who attended Doctors Speak Out: Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding End-of-Life Care yesterday! We look forward to seeing everyone at the next event in 2019.
27/11/2018
Please consider making a gift to support Georgetown physicians and scientists through the Partners in Research program. http://bit.ly/HDGivingTuesday
20/11/2018
Reminder that we are still accepting reservations for Doctors Speak Out: Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding End-of-Life Care next week! Our panel of experts will delve into the ethics of end-of-life care and will also be answering audience questions.
Our venue, the beautiful Mayflower Hotel, is metro accessible from the Farragut North, Farragut West, and Dupont Circle metro lines. Doors open at 11:30am and the panel runs from 12-1pm.
We at the Medical Center look forward to seeing you there!
20/11/2018
We're thankful for you! Thank you for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year.
14/09/2018
Thanks again to all who came out last week to support Huntington's disease research! We are tremendously grateful to our knowledgeable panelists and speakers who shared their expertise and passion with us.
For more information: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/GeorgetownUniversity/huntington-s-disease-center
11/09/2018
Thank you to those who attended our panel with Friends of Georgetown University HD Center last Friday!
If you would like to support Dr. Karen Anderson's life-changing work, you may find more information about the Huntington's Disease, Care, Education and Research Center and ways to give at the link below:
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/GeorgetownUniversity/huntington-s-disease-center
Huntington's Disease Center
Join me and make a gift to Huntington's Disease Center at Georgetown!
10/09/2018
Thank you to all who braved the rain to come to our Huntington's disease panel on Friday night! We loved seeing both familiar faces and new ones. Be on the lookout for invitations to our next event!