November, 2013
Celebrating Robarts leadership in innovation
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
A series of events featuring the annual Taylor Symposium and Public Forum kicked off a memorable day for Robarts and Western. A little Hollywood glam was added to the day as actor and activist Martin Sheen toured the labs at Robarts and joined the annual Leaders in Innovation dinner … (Read More)
Patient-centred research funded
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Two unique patient-centred research projects have received a major funding boost. The two projects, led individually by Dr. Alison Allan, associate professor, and Dr. Doug Fraser, associate professor, received the funding for their innovative patient-centred research projects … (Read More)
Working together to advance detection and treatment of lung disease
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Using unique imaging techniques, Professor Grace Parraga, PhD, and her team at Robarts Research Institute are able to detect the earliest stages of lung disease in patients who present as otherwise perfectly healthy … (Read More)
Shelley McKellar: Exploring spare parts for diseased hearts
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Professor Shelley McKellar, PhD, is exploring the development of artificial hearts. Unlike her colleagues, she isn't conducting her research in a lab or an operating room. McKellar's work is documenting the history of the artificial heart … (Read More)
Championing a healthy student experience
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Students at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry are usually so busy thinking about other people's health, they often overlook their own well-being. The Learner Equity & Wellness Office (LEW) steps in to build a healthy and successful environment … (Read More)
A voice for students
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
For Daniela Kwiatkowski, Schulich Medicine Class of 2016 and president of the Hippocratic Council, involvement is a way of life. Between student government, academics and organizing social clubs, the second year student is always on the go … (Read More)
Accreditation - a team sport
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
If Accreditation were a sport - there's no question it would be team based. Successful achievement will require the full support and participation from faculty, staff and students across the School … (Read More)
