News Releases
GW’s Program on Extremism Tracking Criminal Cases Linked to the Attack on Capitol Hill
The George Washington University Program on Extremism has launched a project that is tracking individuals charged with crimes related to the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
New Report Offers Blueprint for Advancing Health Equity in Nation’s COVID-19 Response
Actions aimed at addressing racial inequities must be a central part of the nation’s response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report concludes. The report outlines a set of equity-focused programmatic and policy changes that can ensure that in both the response and the recovery efforts the nation addresses the disparities in health outcomes related to race and class that the pandemic has laid bare.

NASA Missions Unmask Magnetar Eruptions in Nearby Galaxies
On April 15, a brief burst of high-energy light swept through the solar system, triggering many space-based instruments, including those aboard NASA and European missions. Now, multiple international science teams, including a team of researchers at the George Washington University, conclude that the blast came from a supermagnetized stellar remnant known as a magnetar located in a neighboring galaxy.
New Report Estimates 10,000 People 65 and Older Living with Dementia in the Nation’s Capital
A report released today estimates that about 10,000 Washington, D.C. residents 65 and older are living with dementia, a general term for a range of memory loss disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Why Older Adults Use (And Do Not Use) Password Managers
Password managers are considered highly effective tools for increasing online security.
George Washington University Experts on Law, Business and Politics Available for Media Interviews on the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the country prepares for a potential new wave of COVID-19 cases and deaths over the coming months, the George Washington University has the following experts available to discuss legal, economic and political aspects of the pandemic, including vaccine distribution, vaccine injury litigation, the impact on vulnerable populations, fraud and corruption and relief legislation.
George Washington University Public Health/Medical Experts Available for Media Interviews on COVID-19 Vaccine
On Dec. 17, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel is expected to review the data on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for approval. Researchers at the George Washington University led one of the 100 clinical sites testing the Moderna vaccine and can talk about its safety, efficacy and what comes next on the research front.
Study Finds Little Progress in Addressing Racial Disparities for Dementia Risk
While rates of dementia for the U.S. population have been relatively stable or in decline since 2000, rates for Black Americans remain disproportionately high, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology.
George Washington University Public Health/Medical Experts Available for Media Interviews on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Public health experts predict the United States may be headed for thousands of new COVID-19 cases and deaths this winter, a surge that is already straining health care systems around the country. The George Washington University has experts available to talk about a variety of aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly Half of Community Health Center Patients Qualify for Phase One COVID-19 Vaccinations
Nearly half of all patients served by community health centers (CHCs) qualify for phase one COVID-19 immunizations under priority guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a new analysis produced by researchers at the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH).
First Report Card on Biosimilars in Oncology
In a Policy Review in The Lancet Oncology, Y. Tony Yang, a professor at the George Washington University School of Nursing and Milken Institute School of Public Health, along with a team of researchers, identify factors preventing the effective launch of oncology biosimilars in the United States, including the struggle to garner market share and fighting patent litigation lawsuits across the country.

Breaking the Power & Speed Limit of Lasers
Researchers at the George Washington University have developed a new design of vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) that demonstrates record-fast temporal bandwidth.
GW Experts Available to Speak on How to Celebrate This Holiday Season Safely
The George Washington University has experts available to speak on topics related to this year’s holiday season. As the daily COVID-19 cases surge upward, GW medicine and health experts recommend staying vigilant this winter in order to stay healthy and safe.