April
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty and staff celebrate 25 years of service
April 30, 2014
Congratulations to the following Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty and staff on their 25 years of service
Murray's $1.6-million gift to benefit graduate students
April 28, 2014
Growing up in London, the daughter of distinguished pathologist and Western professor Dr. Frederick Winnett Luney, Marion Murray held strong ties to Western’s departments of Microbiology and Immunology, and Pathology.
Well-informed patients key to accepting gene-based drug dosing
April 28, 2014
A new study out of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry illustrates the need for a lot more education around pharmacogenetics (PGx) –the study of how a patient’s genes can affect drug reaction and dosage
Congratulations Dr. Adam Maruscak
April 25, 2014
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Adam Maruscak is the 2014 recipient of the John D. Brown Memorial Resident Award. This award recognizes a postgraduate trainee who displays excellence in patient-centred care and reflects that values and practices of the late Dr. John Brown, who always put his patients first.
New study helps to explain why breast cancer often spreads to the lung
April 24, 2014
New research led by Alison Allan, PhD, a scientist at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and the Lawson Health Research Institute, shows why breast cancer often spreads or metastasizes to the lung...
In Memoriam – Dr. John MacDonald
April 23, 2014
It is with sadness that we share that Dr. John F. MacDonald passed away on April 22. Dr. MacDonald was one of Canada's pre-eminent neurophysiologists and served as the Scientific Director at Robarts Research Institute from 2008 to 2010.
Study: Law dramatically curbing need for speed
April 17, 2014
Almost seven years have passed since Ontario’s street-racing legislation hit the books and, according to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researcher Evelyn Vingilis, it has succeeded in putting the brakes on the number of convictions and, more importantly, injuries and deaths among young drivers.
Four Schulich Medicine & Dentistry students have three minutes to win it
April 09, 2014
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry will be well-represented at the University-wide Three Minute Thesis (3MT) finals, happening Thursday, April 10...
Alumni Awards of Distinction submit your nominations before April 30
April 08, 2014
The Alumni of Distinction Awards recognize alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the School, the community, and their profession. Nominations for the 2014 awards are now open and will be presented during Homecoming weekend, taking place September 19 – 21...
Congratulations to the 2014 Awards of Excellence recipients
April 07, 2014
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Dean’s Awards of Excellence and Schulich Awards of Excellence. The caliber of this year’s winners and nominees clearly demonstrate the breadth of talent and excellence found throughout Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. It is with great pride that we honour these outstanding faculty and staff members. . .
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry launches new website
April 04, 2014
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is excited to present the new School website. The new website was created thanks to the support and feedback from faculty, staff, students and alumni...
City pledges accelerated support to medical network
April 03, 2014
The proposed London Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network took another step closer to reality Monday night when the city council’s Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee pledged an immediate $5 million in support of the network’s Phase 1...
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry study unlocking secrets of breast tissue
April 03, 2014
A unique population of microbes in the female breast may lay the groundwork for understanding how this bacterial community contributes to health and disease, according to a Schulich Medicine & Dentistry study...
Schulich Medicine student wins second place in Virtual Patient Challenge
April 03, 2014
Congratulations to Abdul Naeem, Medicine Class of 2014, on his second place win in the Canadian Healthcare Education Commons (CHESC-CESC) Virtual Patient Challenge. This award recognizes important contributions to e-health and e-learning...
Dr. Steven MacDonald appointed as Chair/Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
April 02, 2014
Dr. Steven MacDonald has been appointed as Chair/Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and as the inaugural J.C. Kennedy Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery effective May 1, 2014 for a five-year term...
Dr. Davy Cheng receives CSPE Excellence Award
April 02, 2014
Dr. Davy Cheng, Distinguished Professor and Chair/Chief, Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, has received the 2014 Canadian Society of Physician Executives (CSPE) Excellence in Medical Leadership Award...
