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 The George Washington University Medical Center recently welcomed the arrival of Dr. Rakesh Kumar, PhD, as the Catharine Birch McCormick Endowed Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. A renowned researcher in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology, Dr. Kumar brings a wealth of cancer research, teaching, and mentorship experience to his new post.

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Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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