Drescher Keynotes NHS Lecture

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies hosted Emmy-nominated actress Fran Drescher, who keynoted the school's McAuley Lecture.

Drescher, a New York Times bestselling author and star of the hit series "The Nanny," spoke on her "Cancer Schmancer Movement," highlighting her personal battle with uterine cancer and subsequent work to bring women's health to the forefront of public discourse.

The event was held in the Gonda Theatre of the Royden B. Davis, S.J. Performing Arts Center on Georgetown's campus.

The McAuley Lecture Series covers topics related to health and health care. The series was made possible through a gift from Brian and Jane McAuley—parents of Georgetown graduates Beth (C'98), Mary (NHS'07), and Tricia (NHS'02).

Past speakers include Bruce E. Bradley, director of health care strategy and public policy at General Motors Corporation; Sister Mary Rose McGeady, then president & CEO of Covenant House; and Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, president, CEO, and chairman of the board of Idenix.

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