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

Medical Students Present Summer Research Findings

October 31st, 2024

Doctoral Student Has a Passion for Pharmacology and is a Role Model for Female Scientists

October 25th, 2024

Uncovering Factors That Drive Depression After a Stroke

October 21st, 2024

Dedication to Primary Care Research Earns Merenstein Prestigious Honor

October 21st, 2024

Upcoming Events

All Upcoming Events

2024 Nuclear Security Summit at GeorgetownDec. 4

  • 10:00 am
  • Building D, Warwick Evans Conference Room, 4000 Reservoir Road NW, Washington DC 20007

Thesis Defense: Qiaohui ZhouDec. 4

  • 11:30 am
  • New Research Building W402

Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series featuring Raja Mazumder, PhD – “Advancing Biomedical Research through Bioinformatics: Bridging World-Class Molecular Resources and Clinical Data for AI-Driven Insights”Dec. 4

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

Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series featuring Jonathan Brestoff, MD, PhD – “Mitochondria on the Move: Mitochondria Transfer in Metabolic Diseases”Dec. 5

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