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Inaugural Thomas A. Reynolds III Return to Function Challenge Grant Recipients Selected

Two multidisciplinary teams have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the Thomas A. Reynolds III Return to Function Challenge Grants, which support translational science research centered around the “Return to Function” pillar of excellence.

January 14, 2026

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4 Tips To Counter Brain Rot in 2026, According to Medical School Professors

Learn more about what brain rot is and how to combat it without having to commit to a full social media detox with these tips from professors at Georgetown’s School of Medicine.

January 12, 2026

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Clearing the Brain of Aging Cells Could Aid Epilepsy and Reduce Seizures

A new study from researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center found that temporal lobe epilepsy can be treated in mice by either genetically or pharmaceutically eradicating the aging cells, thereby improving memory and reducing seizures as well as protecting some animals from developing epilepsy.

December 22, 2025

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