All Posts: Lombardi Stories
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Competitive Cancer Research Internship Program Offers Rewarding Experiences for Undergraduates
This year, 10 rising sophomores, juniors and seniors from colleges and universities across the country participated in the 10-week full-time Diversity in Cancer Research Undergraduate Internship Program, which affords students from populations underrepresented in science the opportunity to get a broad view of what cancer research is.
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For This Medical Student, Her Cancer Research Is for Her Little Sister
Ritu Amarnani (M’27), a second-year medical student, spent this summer researching cancer care at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. She turned her career focus toward medicine after her younger sister’s cancer diagnosis and death.
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Identifying ‘Stealth’ Sources of Saturated Fat, Added Sugar in the Diet
A newly compiled list of foods and drinks commonly consumed in the United States hints at why many adults unknowingly overdo it on saturated fat and added sugar in their daily diet, a new study suggests.
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ISPY2: A Unique, Flexible Breast Cancer Trial for Modern Times
The ISPY2 breast cancer clinical trial is a unique phase 2 study that offers a broad range of treatment options for patients with locally advanced breast cancer.
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The 24th Annual Lombardi Men’s Event
Attendees at this year’s Men’s Event convened at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, for this annual fundraiser supporting research into the most prevalent types of cancers found in men.
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Surgeon and Basic Scientists Partner to Develop New Way to Suss Out Early Problems in Liver Transplantation
A unique collaboration between basic scientists at Georgetown Lombardi and a transplant surgeon at MedStar Health could change how and when problems are identified with liver transplants, leading to expedited treatment and significantly reducing the need for additional testing.
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Georgetown Global Health and Cancer Researchers Tackle Public Health Challenge in Eswatini
A collaboration between researchers at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and a Georgetown global health team in Eswatini aims to address a significant public health challenge: preventing cervical cancer.
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At 36th Annual Lombardi Gala, Friends Help Push Boundaries
A community of nearly 500 new and longtime friends donned gowns and black ties for the 36th annual Lombardi Gala, the largest continuous fundraising event for Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Psychosocial Oncology Program Promotes Cura Personalis in Cancer Care
As director of the psychosocial oncology program at Georgetown Lombardi, Kimberly M. Davis, PhD, supports the psychological needs of cancer patients, while also training future independent clinical researchers in the field.
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Two Undergraduates Working in Georgetown Lombardi Labs Receive Goldwater Scholarships
Dua Mobin (C’25), who works in the Braselmann Lab, and Morgan Rice (C’25), who works in the Riggins Lab, were named 2024 Goldwater Scholars. One of the most prestigious awards for undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and math, the Goldwater Scholarship is given to support and cultivate the next generation of scientists, researchers and engineers.
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