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La Roche-Posay and George Washington University Publish Unprecedented International Study on Sun Protection Behavior and Skin Cancer Awareness
A large international survey on sun exposure behaviors and skin cancer detection found there are many imperfections and geographical inequalities in primary and secondary prevention of skin cancer. This information could help inform future awareness campaigns developed to address the global need to…
Dr. Patricia Berg Selected as 2016 AAAS Fellow for Contributions in Biological Sciences
Patricia Berg, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as an AAAS Fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.
GW Cancer Center Opens Doors to Care, Research
Years of hard work and dedication toward enhancing George Washington University's cancer research and care culminated at the grand opening of the GW Cancer Center’s new space in the Science and Engineering Hall.
GW Formally Launches New GW Cancer Center
The George Washington University (GW) formally launched the GW Cancer Center with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 7. The celebration took place on the eighth floor of the Science and Engineering Hall, where the new GW Cancer Center offices and lab…
Media Advisory: GW to Formally Launch the GW Cancer Center with Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration
The George Washington University (GW) is pleased to formally launch the GW Cancer Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration. The event will be held at the GW Cancer Center’s new lab and office space located on the eighth floor of the GW Science and Engineering Hall on Wed…
GW Researchers Receive $2.2M Grant to Study HERV Expression in Cancer
George Washington University (GW) researchers received a $2.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to uncover why certain cancer types increase whereas others are unchanged or even decrease in those with HIV infection.
GW Cancer Center Approved for $15K Award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for Community-led Research to Address LGBT Cancer Disparities
Congratulations to Mandi Pratt-Chapman, M.A., associate center director for patient-centered initiatives and health equity at the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center, who received a $15,000 Tier I Pipeline to Proposal Award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
GW Cancer Center Taps Dr. Jianqing Lin and Dr. Harold Frazier to Lead the Genitourinary Oncology Multidisciplinary Program
The George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center is pleased to announce that Jianqing Lin, M.D., associate professor of medicine and physician in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, and Harold Frazier, II, M.D., FACS, professor of urology, have been tapped to co-lead GW Cancer Center's newly…
GW Cancer Center Appoints Michael K. Benedict to Serve as Associate Center Director for Administration and Finance
The George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center is pleased to announce that Michael K. Benedict, PharmD, has been appointed as the associate center director for administration and finance.
GW Cancer Center Launches Online Community of Practice for Patient-centered Care
The George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center is pleased to announce the launch of the first-ever online Community of Practice for patient-centered cancer care. Supported by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) through a $250,000 Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award,…