2023
November 21, 2023 Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy
Each fall, the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, hosts The Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy, in recognition of the innovative efforts of its Epilepsy Program’s founders, Dr. Warren T. Blume, neurologist and epileptologist, and Dr. John P. Girvin, neurosurgeon and neurophysiologist. The Epilepsy Program at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University is pleased to announce that Dr. Jorge A. González-Martínez will present the 2023 Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy.November 7, 2023 The Aitken Memorial Lecture Series
The Aitken Memorial Lecture series was established in 1991 through an endowment from Drs. Ron and Elizabeth Aitken, anesthesiologists operating out of London, Ontario. It is held annualy by the Departments of Clinical Neurological Sciences and Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine. Traditionally, the invited speaker gives a talk at both Anesthesia Grand Rounds and CNS Grand Rounds. This year, we have cordially invited Dr. Ivar Mendez, the Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery at the University of Saskatchewan, as our visiting Professor. Dr. Mendez is a highly regarded researcher and innovator in developing remote presence devices to deliver healthcare to underserviced populations.May 16, 2023 2023 CNS Research Day
On Tuesday, May 16th 2023, the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences will host its 20th annual CNS Research Day. The full-day event features a series of poster and oral presentations from our residents, graduate students, PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows. We will also host a distinguished researcher who will present the keynote address. Attendees of the event are the Department’s faculty, including neurosurgeons, neurologists, affiliated radiologists, pathologists and imaging researchers.January 21, 2023 Finding NEMO: NMOSD and MOGAD 101 Review Course
Please join us virtually on Saturday, January 21, 2023 for the Finding NEMO: NMOSD and MOGAD 101 Review Course presented by the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF) and the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Western University. Featuring presentations from Drs. Jodie Burton, Alexandra Muccilli, Adrian Budhram, Kazuo Fujihara, Romain Marignier, Dalia Rotstein, & Courtney Casserly.
