Lisa Bowleg Promoted to Full Professor
Dr. Bowleg, a faculty member in the Department of Psychology, was recently promoted to professor of applied psychology. Her current research focuses on developing HIV prevention strategies in black men.

Veterans Assistance Workshop for Campus Professionals
More than 40 career services professionals attended a campus-wide training on providing services to the military community on April 25, hosted by the Career Services Advisory Council. Panelists included JAS Group President Janet Spadola, M.A. '69,Michael Ruybal, coordinator of GW’s Office of Veterans Services, Darren Phelps, chief of staff at the Veterans Campaign and program assistant for GW’s Center for Second Service and Vice Admiral Mel Williams, GW’s newly appointed senior associate dean for military and veterans’ initiatives, among others.

Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program to Begin
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences recently announced a new neurologic physical therapy residency pilot program will begin in August.

SMHS Hires Renowned HIV/AIDS Researcher
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences announced that HIV/AIDS researcher Douglas F. Nixon will be join its faculty on Oct. 1 as the Ross Professor of Basic Science Research and chair of the department of microbiology, immunology and tropical medicine.

GW Hospital Gets New Look, Feel
GW Hospital has launched the "Defining Medicine" campaign, featuring a new hospital logo, tagline and a series of television commercials. Watch the commercials here.

SPHHS Wins Contest for Graphic on Obesity
The School of Public Health and Health Services recently announced it created the winning infographic in the American Public Health Association Infographic contest called “The Cost of Obesity.” The graphic used research from SPHHS faculty, including Todd Miller and Scott Kahan.

Komen Continues Support for GW Cancer Institute
Thanks to a $500,000 grant issued by Susan G. Komen for the Cure in 2012, the GW Cancer Institute has been able to help cancer survivors as they experience the physical, psychological and practical challenges in the months and years that follow their cancer treatment.

Treatment Options for Obesity Studied
Drugs should be viewed as obesity treatments, rather than weight-loss agents, and should be limited to only those for whom they are medically appropriate, a new report from the School of Public Health and Health Services concludes.