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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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Study Reveals New Ways the Brain Regulates Communication Between Neurons
A new finding from researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center shows that the learning process of associating cues with rewards can be altered by increased or decreased activity of a specific protein in the brain.
December 9, 2025
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A new study analyzing dozens of published papers over five decades focusing on health care disparities in Washington, D.C., found that those that employed medical humanities approaches identified crucial barriers and opportunities for intervention that quantitative studies often miss.
December 2, 2025
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Medical Education Events
Throughout the academic year, the Medical Education Office of Student Affairs and medical student groups and organizations plan numerous events, including the White Coat Ceremony and Match Day.
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All Upcoming Events- 12:00 pm
Georgetown Lombardi Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds Lecture SeriesJan. 8
- 4:00 pm
- Hybrid – New Research Building Auditorium & via Zoom
Bhussry Seminar Series: “Cardiac Targeting Peptides — Beyond Transduction”Jan. 13
- 12:00 pm
- Basic Science Building 341 and via Zoom