News and Announcements

Donald Warne, MD, MPH, was selected by STAT as a member of 2025's STATUSList.

The 2025 STATUS List features 50 influential people shaping the future of health and life sciences across biotech, medicine, health care, policy, and health tech. The list is wide-ranging: from the biotech and health system executives who lead the market, to scientists developing AI technologies and breakthrough therapies, to patient advocates and activists. 

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences awarded Dr. Maria Portela Martinez the W. Scott Schroth Mentor Award!  Maria was also recently promoted to Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy and Management. 

Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of Boston Public Health Commission, was recently interviewed by Karen Holmes Ward, host of CityLine on WCVB-TV. See the linked segments below.

• Health of the City of Boston: Ojitkutu discusses new investments in health equity following last year’s stunning Mortality and Life Expectancy report, revealing stark health disparities in Boston’s neighborhoods.
• Maternal and Mental Health and Gun Violence: Ojikutu continues with a discussion of city’s ongoing work to prevent gun violence and how maternal health is being prioritized.
• Heat and COVID-19: Ojikutu shares guidance in the midst of the latest uptick in COVID cases. Frequent heat waves and heat emergencies are impacting the health of the city’s most vulnerable residents, Dr. Ojikutu explains why environmental issues are a public health concern.

Congratulations, Nana, Nnenna, Jodi!