Biomedical and Health Sciences
Biomedical and Health Sciences
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Advancing Research Excellence

Inspiring Innovation in the Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Georgetown University Medical Center’s biomedical and health sciences research fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, enhances basic science and translational research capacity, and develops the next generation of researchers.

Our Areas of Focus in Research

Biomedical and health sciences research at Georgetown University Medical Center places special emphasis on four areas.

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Cancer Research

Cancer-focused work takes place at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Washington area.

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Population Health

Our work within the population health arena has a focus on health disparities and achieving health equity.

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Global Health

Our focus on global health centers on achieving health equity for the most vulnerable populations of the world and ensuring global health security.

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Mind and Brain Research

Georgetown links the promise of our ever-deepening understanding and scientific knowledge of the mind and brain to prevention, new treatments and restorative therapies, while providing advanced training and education opportunities.

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Training the Next Generation of Researchers

As a Catholic and Jesuit university, Georgetown understands its responsibility to help meet the world’s most profound needs. Guided by that tradition, Georgetown University Medical Center educates and develops generations of researchers, clinicians, and health professionals, equipping them to deploy their expertise in service to the common good.

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Research News from Georgetown University Medical Center

Whiteness Could be Contributing to the Poor Health of Rural White Americans, According to School of Health Faculty

December 6th, 2024

Oral Health Scholars Raise Awareness About the Relationship Between Oral and Systemic Health

November 15th, 2024

Investigational Drug Shows Promise in a Clinical Trial for Lung Cancers With ALK Mutations

November 9th, 2024

Medical Students Present Summer Research Findings

October 31st, 2024

Upcoming Events

All Upcoming Events

Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series featuring Mioara Larion, PhDJan. 6

  • 4:00 pm
  • Hybrid – New Research Building Auditorium & via Zoom

CDI Seminar: “Addressing Tobacco-Related Disparities Among Latinos Via Community-Based Participatory Research”Jan. 7

  • 11:00 am
  • Online via Zoom

Bhussry Seminar Series: “De Novo Engineered Living Materials From Bacteria”Jan. 7

  • 12:00 pm
  • Basic Science 341 and via Zoom

Canvas, Part I: Creating and Managing a CourseJan. 8

  • 11:00 am
  • Dahlgren Memorial Library Online (Zoom) Workshop