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Deficiencies in DNA Repairing Identified in Tumors

A new investigation of more than 53,000 stored tumor samples finds evidence of a key deficiency in a repair process designed to keep DNA from being mutated and causing cancer. Read More

Fat’s Lasting Impact

Animal study finds high-fat diet in second trimester increases breast cancer risk over generations. Read More

Global Health Expert Returns to Georgetown

The university welcomed returning global health expert and double-Hoya Mark Dybul (C’85, M’92) to co-direct the new Center for Global Health and Quality at Georgetown University Medical Center. Read More

When Pregnancy Gets Complicated

Studying preeclampsia helps scientists better understand blood pressure and kidney function in women and men. Read More

SEX: What’s the Difference?

To better understand human health, researchers study sex as a biological variable in the lab. Read More

Women Philanthropists Celebrate a Night of Hope

Annual Women & Wine event raises awareness, funds, and a spirit of community to support breast cancer research at Georgetown. Read More

GEMS Family Celebrates 40 Years

More than 200 gathered in D.C. in July to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Georgetown Experimental Medical Studies (GEMS) program. The event honored those who created the program and the people who continue to contribute to its success. Read More

Remembering Dr. Carol E. Kennedy (M’70)

Her love of Georgetown is why she wanted to come back here one last time and continue serving others just as she did her entire life. Read More

Anatomy, Cadavers, and The Art of the Obituary

Bethany Kette (M’20) enlisted Emily Langer (C’06), obituary writer for The Washington Post, to teach an obituary workshop to a group of 25 first-year medical students. Read More