Georgetown University Medical Center

02/25/2026

Did you know Georgetown University Medical Center is home to more than 400 scientists? Biomedical and health sciences research at the medical center accounts for more than half of Georgetown University’s extramural research funding. These scientific research programs allow GUMC to contribute to the advancement of knowledge to improve health outcomes for all. Learn more about our research at https://biomedicalresearch.georgetown.edu/

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02/18/2026

02/17/2026

Today marks the start of Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse! 🔥 We wish all those celebrating good fortune, peace, and prosperity in the year ahead. Happy Lunar New Year!

02/11/2026

Today we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science and the researchers, physicians, students, and mentors that advance discovery and improve lives every day. Georgetown University Medical Center is proud to support women and girls pursuing careers in medicine, research, and health leadership through our research support, educational programs, and patient care.

02/09/2026

Learn about the work of two School of Health alumni awarded Fulbright grants to pursue research in New Zealand and India.

02/05/2026

Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) educates physicians, scientists, nurses and health care professionals that are committed to the care of others and the health needs of society. Through degree granting programs and coursework at the School of Health, Berkley School of Nursing, and School of Medicine, GUMC integrates educational excellence, ethics and a commitment to community. Learn more about our educational opportunities at https://gumc.georgetown.edu/education-3/

Georgetown University Medical Center educates physicians, scientists, nurses and health care professionals committed to the care of others and the health needs of society — always integrating educational excellence, ethics and a commitment to community. A community of scholars and healers, Georget...

02/03/2026

We celebrate the many contributions of our Black students, alumni, faculty and staff to our community and society, and recognize the broad range of teaching, scholarship and advocacy at Georgetown aimed at advancing Black heritage and history. https://bit.ly/49Tdbx7

02/02/2026

With a transformational bequest, School of Dentistry alumnus Richard Calabrese (D’77) and his wife, Angela, will establish two endowed scholarship funds designed to help aspiring scientists and physicians. One fund […]

01/30/2026

On World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, we honor the dedication of our Georgetown faculty, staff, and students working to address diseases that disproportionately affect the world’s most vulnerable populations. Through research, teaching, and global partnerships, our community helps advance understanding and interventions for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) to reduce inequities and improve health outcomes.

01/29/2026

Stay connected to what’s happening across Georgetown University Medical Center. Find updates on research and education through our stories highlighting students, faculty, and staff, whose experiences, expertise, and collaborations are helping shape the future of health and medicine: https://gumc.georgetown.edu/news-events/

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01/23/2026

01/18/2026

Today on World Religion Day, we recognize the vital role that faith and spiritual traditions play in shaping communities, fostering connection, and building trust across the world. The Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and Health’s work is grounded in the belief that faith communities are essential partners in advancing global health and well-being. Through inclusive dialogue and collaboration, the commission will engage health agencies and faith actors to restore trust and share information for health initiatives.

Learn more about the Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and Health at https://globalhealth.georgetown.edu/subtopics/the-georgetown-lancet-commission-on-faith-trust-and-health

The Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and Health, housed in the Georgetown University Global Health Institute’s Faith and Global Health Initiative, seeks to generate a body of knowledge on key issues that have thus far shaped current dynamics at the intersection of faith, trust, and pu...