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

Researchers Pinpoint Brain Area Where People Who Are Blind Recognize Faces Identified by Sound

November 22nd, 2023

Georgetown Global Health Center Launches First Open-Access Wildlife Disease Database

November 15th, 2023

Computer Models Fill Critical Knowledge Gaps To Help Reduce Cancer Disparities

November 9th, 2023

Georgetown Co-Leads New NIH-Funded Multi-Institutional ALS Clinical Research Consortium

November 3rd, 2023

Upcoming Events

All Upcoming Events

Cancer Research Data MeetingNov. 30

  • 9:00 am
  • W302, New Research Building or via Zoom

Joint Scientific Partners Distinguished Lecture Series & Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series featuring Stephan Stern, PhD – “Nanoparticle Delivery of Cancer Drugs”Nov. 30

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

The Vulnerable Population Series: Part 1: Clinical Practice Considerations for the Care of Trans-and Nonbinary Patients Using Gender-Affirming Hormone TherapyNov. 30

  • 6:00 pm
  • Via Zoom

Georgetown Lombardi Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds Lecture Series: “Resolving Race vs. Ancestry in Breast Cancer Disparities”Dec. 1

  • 12:00 pm
  • Hybrid – New Research Building Auditorium & via Zoom