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Dr. Price providing testimony

As leaders in the field, our faculty are often asked to testify before Congress or are interviewed by major news outlets about their research or opinions on current public health events. The Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations assists members of the media and elected officials in finding and contacting faculty experts for congressional testimony, newspaper and magazine article interviews or radio and television appearances.

 

Questions? Contact Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations

Kathy Fackelmann
Director of Media Relations
(202) 994-8354
kfackelmannatgwu [dot] edu

 

Archive

What is the King v. Burwell Case About and What Are Its Implications? A Discussion with Professor Sara Rosenbaum

Professor Rosenbaum discusses the main issues surrounding the case in this five-minute video.

Value of Nonprofit Hospital Tax Exemption Nearly Doubled Over Nine Years, Reaching $24.6 Billion in 2011, New Study Says

Hospitals enjoy substantial tax break but spend minimal amount on community health improvement activities.

Federal Experts Speak About Climate Change and Human Health at EOH Symposium

The event held at the Milken Institute School of Public Health drew over 100 attendees and included experts from NIH, EPA, CDC, and NOAA.

Research Strengthens Case for Sexual Transmission of Bacteria Linked to HIV Risk

Male partners of women with bacterial vaginosis, which is linked to HIV, are more likely to carry bacteria associated with the condition.

George Washington University Expert Available to Comment: Supreme Court Case on King v. Burwell

Professor Rosenbaum is in support of the Administration, and says a ruling in favor of King would have dire results for the 34 states in question.

Is MERS a Global Threat? GW Experts Available to Comment

Experts have experience with and have conducted research on MERS and similar viruses such as SARS, H1N1 and H5N1.

Multi-center Study Points Towards New Strategies for Stopping the Spread of Staph and MRSA

The study suggests that bacteria of the human nose are not genetically predetermined and that some nasal bacteria may protect against MRSA.

Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant For Groundbreaking Research in Global Health and Development

Rebecca Katz and Claire Standley of GWSPH will use the grant money to develop a system for an integrated, sustainable program to control schistosomiasis and malaria.

Professor Lance B. Price Participated in White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship

The first-of-a-kind forum included representatives from 150 major food companies, retailers, hospitals and organizations from across the country.

GWSPH Students in Global Mental Health Course Experience Community-Based Support First-Hand

The students visited Valenti House, a community-based halfway house in DC that provides high-quality transitional care & support for people suffering from mental illness.