Seminars, Events, and News

April 24, 2008 - Catherine E. Krull, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, presented the Fourth Annual Robert Oakley Memorial Lecture entitled "Out on a limb: axon pathfinding in the periphery" in Ross Hall 401 from 12-1 pm: The seminar concluded this year's Seminar Series "Advanced Research in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (ANAT 222)".

November 14, 2007 - Robert G. Hawley, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology, was a featured speaker in the "Frontiers of Applied Life Sciences" session showcasing GW’s research efforts in celebration of the Inauguration of Dr. Steven Knapp as GW's 16th president: The title of Dr. Hawley's presentation was "Stem Cell Biology: Toward Regenerative Medicine".

September 28, 2007 - Mary Ann Stepp, Ph.D., Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology and of Opthamology, awarded 5-year NIHR01 grant worth $2.8 million: The renewal grant, entitled "Molecular Aspects of Corneal Epithelial Migration", will support Dr. Stepp's studies focused on understanding how corneal epithelial stem cells are maintained within their niche in normal tissue homeostasis and during wound healing. See Dr. Stepp's web page.

September 13, 2007 - The Medical Center announced that the name of the Department had been officially changed to the "Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology" from the "Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology": The name change for the Department, which had been passed by the Medical Center Faculty Senate on September 5, 2007, reflects the major research efforts of current faculty members and will facilitate the recruitment of top-tier candidates who will engage in leading-edge research in stem cell and regenerative biology.

September 12, 2007 - GW President Dr. Steven Knapp visited the Department: Dr. Steven Knapp, who became GW's 16th president on August 1, 2007, was given a tour of Dr. Robert Hawley's laboratory during his visit to the Medical Center. See photos.

September 6, 2007 - The Department hosted a Luncheon in recognition of Dr. Raymond Walsh's 17 years of leadership. See below and photos of the event.

August 1, 2007 - Anne E. Chiaramello, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology, awarded NIHR01 grant worth $1 million: The renewal grant, entitled "Transcriptional Dynamics of Neuronal Survival", will support Dr. Chiaramello's studies focused on dissecting the underlying mechanisms of the transcriptional network linking the neuronal survival pathway to the differentiation program. See Dr. Chiaramello's web page.

July 19, 2007 - Sally A. Moody, Ph.D., Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology, published a new book: Dr. Moody's book, Principles of Developmental Genetics (Academic Press), highlights the intersection of developmental biology with genomic technologies, and details how these advances have accelerated our understanding of the molecular genetic processes that regulate development. See Dr. Moody's web page.

July 1, 2007 - Janette M. Krum, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology and of Neurological Surgery, appointed Director of Undergraduate Studies: In this capacity, Dr. Krum will be directly responsible for the oversight of all courses conducted by or through the Department that are targeted to medical students, health sciences students, and undergraduate CCAS students. See Dr. Krum's web page.

July 1, 2007 - Mei Shao, Ph.D., a Research Scientist in the Department was promoted to Assistant Research Professor. See Dr. Shao's web page.

July 1, 2007 - Ali Ramezani, Ph.D., a Research Scientist in the Department was promoted to Assistant Research Professor. See Dr. Ramezani's web page.

July 1, 2007 - Robert G. Hawley, Ph.D., Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology, was appointed as the new Chair of the Department: See Dr. Hawley's web page.

June 30, 2007 - Raymond J. Walsh, Ph.D, Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology, stepped down as Chair of the Department: Dr. Walsh was appointed as the Chair of the Department in 1995, having previously served as the Interim Chair from 1990 to 1995. See Dr. Walsh's web page.

June 13, 2007 - Janette M. Krum, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology and of Neurological Surgery, completed the Master Teacher Leadership Development Program.

April 13, 2007 - Ronald C. Bohn, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology, received the 2007 Golden Apple Award in recognition of his outstanding medical school teaching.

March 26, 2007 - Robert G. Hawley, Ph.D., Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology, received the 2006 Elaine H. Snyder Cancer Research Award: This award is given annually to the GWU Medical School researcher or researchers who have made the greatest contribution to cancer research during the past twelve months.

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