April 2017 Newsletter
London surgeons join #ILookLikeASurgeon
Female surgeons and residents from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry gathered in operating rooms at London Health Sciences Centre’s University Hospital, Victoria Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health Care London this week to add their voices to a global rallying cry for women surgeons...
A celebration of research
Suzanne Bernier, PhD, was a dedicated researcher and mentor whose passion for musculoskeletal science was contagious. The 10th Annual Suzanne Bernier Memorial Lecture in Skeletal Biology celebrates her legacy. It will feature keynote speaker Lori A. Setton, PhD...
See the Line Returns August 16
The afternoon community symposium will include an all-star panel moderated by Hometown Hockey's Ron MacLean, featuring See the Line's Honorary Chair and Hockey Hall of Famer Eric Lindros, Five-time Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser, San Jose Sharks (NHL) centre Logan Couture and Western Mustang's Assistant Coach Kalley Armstrong. Register early, as this event sells out annually...
Dr. Spencer Lalonde named the 2017 Dr. John D. Brown Memorial Resident Award recipient
Congratulations to Dr. Spencer Lalonde, PGY1, Internal Medicine, on receiving this honour. He is being recognized for his empathy, diligence to patient safety and respect...
Congratulations to the 2017 Awards of Excellence recipients
As educators, researchers, innovators and leaders, this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients are making a difference at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry...
Alumni of Distinction Awards
Congratulations to the 2017 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients: Drs. Robert Bourne, MD’71; Jack Harris; Zain Kassam, MD’09; Peter Leung, PhD’79; Paul Romanson, DDS’72; Cecil Rorabeck, MD’68, DSc '09; David Spence, BA’65, MD’70; and Shawn Steele, BA’01, DDS’05, JD’13...
Continuing to serve others: Jim Silcox
For five years, Jim Silcox has been volunteering his time helping answer questions for patients and visitors entering LHSC’s University Hospital. The volunteer role serves to be quite a contrast from his position at UH as an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist...
2017 We Speak Results
The survey results are in. On April 25, in an email to all faculty and staff Dr. Amit Chakma, president and vice-chancellor shared that the 2017 We Speak Survey results are in. You can learn more about the overall University results on the We Speak website (you will need your Western login). Plans are in process for sharing Schulich Medicine & Dentistry results. Watch for news coming to your inbox soon...
London to become North American leader in 3D printing for medical and surgical solutions
The London Medical Network announced a $6.8 million partnership with Western University and Renishaw PLC to establish a new research, development and commercialization centre that will focus on the creation of medical instruments and surgical solutions through additive manufacturing...
Your April desktop background download is now available
A special thank you to Brian Schick, fellow, anatomical pathology, for the April desktop background...
Celebrating your achievements
Congratulations to Tamara Tavares, Dr. Lena Palaniyappan, Dr. Sarah McLean, Jerry Battista, PhD, David Zuanazzi, Dr. Jonathan Lau, Dr. David Palma, Dante Capaldi, Daniel Gelman, Jason Kai, Justin Laing, Fiona Li, Heeseung Lim and Dickson Wong...
Commitment to the Community: Dr. Evelyn Vingilis - Inspiring young girls through STEM
The Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS) is inspiring young girls across Canada to join science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Founded in 1992 by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s own Dr. Evelyn Vingilis and her then nine-year-old daughter Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko, CAGIS’ impact reaches far beyond the local community...
Student Profile: China Scholarship Council students - Exchanging Knowledge
At Western for a year, the China Scholarship Council students share their thoughts about research training, Canada and their new found love of Tim Hortons...
Dr. Michael Silverman: The ‘magic’ of ultrasound encourages women to attend prenatal care in rural Uganda
New research from Lawson and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry shows that advertising free ultrasounds increases number of pregnant women attending modern medical care in Uganda...
Recognizing excellence in Distributed Education
Four Distributed Education faculty members were recognized with a 2017 Schulich Award of Excellence for Faculty in Distributed Sites. Congratulations to Drs. Amit Bagga, Rochelle Dworkin, Anna Mayer and Shanil Narayan...
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Timothy Nguyen, Department of Oncology
With three cardiologists in his family, Dr. Timothy Nguyen, a resident in the Department of Oncology, decided to break the mould and specialize in Radiation Oncology...
Department Profile: Division of Autopsy Services, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The Division of Autopsy Services at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital sees about 600 cases per year. And although not every case is comparable to a murder mystery novel, the cases that the division processes on a daily basis provide a vital service to the London community and beyond...- Prosci Change Management
Shulich Medicine & Dentistry is offering Refresher Sessions for those who were previously trained in Prosci Change Management methodology. In the fall of 2017, information sessions for staff and leaders not yet familiar with Prosci will be offered outline the training opportunities available in 2018... - Windsor faculty member among Canadian astronaut finalists
Windsor faculty member, Dr. Adam Sirek has been selected as one of 17 finalists in the race to become Canada's next astronaut... - Detecting dementia takes top spot at 3MT competition
Tamara Tavares, a PhD Candidate at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, took the top spot in Western’s sixth annual Three Minute Thesis competition last week, tackling the complex world of frontotemporal dementia, a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder... - In the media: The fight against concussions
Former NHLer Eric Lindros is on a mission to keep his kids—and yours—safe from concussions... - Marking the Vimy Centennial
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Dr. Vivian McAlister writes about the contributions of the Canadian Army Medical Corps during this nationally defining moment... - Awards of Excellence - Windsor Campus photo gallery
The Awards of Excellence - Windsor Campus event featured an evening full of celebration, laughter and new memories... 
Tweets of the month
Catch up on the best 140-character thoughts from our faculty, staff and students, including tweets from Lorelei Lingard, David Rodenhiser, Frank Beier, Lisa Saksida and more...
Tips and tricks for Cascade
Western's upgrade to Version 8 of Cascade was successfully completed on April 9, 2017. A new Cascade user manual has been created to help answer some of your questions about the new interface...
Upcoming events
Last chance to register for Developmental Disabilities Research Day. Registration will close end of day Thursday, April 27. Registration for the Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting Alumni Reception closes on Friday, April 28...
