2014
Western University to host the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) Annual General Meeting
December 19, 2014
Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be hosting the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) Annual General Meeting in September 2015...
The Department of Biochemistry introduces a new non-thesis MSc degree
December 19, 2014
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is pleased to announce that the Department of Biochemistry will be introducing a new non-thesis Master of Science (MSc) program...
Western researchers aim to use entrepreneurship in Kenya to make mental health the bottom line
December 19, 2014
Researchers at Western University have teamed up with colleagues at the University of Toronto, Queen’s University and the Africa Mental Health Foundation to develop a new model of recovery from mental illness in a low-income region of Kenya.
Taking holiday spirit to new heights
December 18, 2014
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine took its holiday spirit to new heights this year through their generous donation to Toy Mountain.
Dr. Anthony Tang leads Canadian Arrhythmia Network at Western University
December 15, 2014
Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have been awarded $26.3 million in funding from the Government of Canada to host and establish the Canadian Arrhythmia Network as a Networks of Centres of Excellence...
Terry Peters is helping to expand Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's international partnerships
December 15, 2014
Throughout the past 15 years, Terry Peters' work has focused on user interfaces, human factors and imaging technology to help guide surgeons. This work has recently expanded, as he is helping Schulich Medicine & Dentistry foster an international relationship with researchers in China...
Western University researchers uncover clues about childhood leukemia
December 11, 2014
Rodney DeKoter and his team have identified a gene that has the potential to wipe out cancer cells in a common form of childhood leukemia.
Newsmakers 2014
December 11, 2014
How will we remember 2014? Probably through one or more of these faces. Today, Western News presents its 5th annual Newsmakers issue, a celebration of the campus spirit we have to offer at Western. Each Newsmaker contributed to campus conversations – both important ones and entertaining ones...
Dante Capaldi represents Schulich Medicine & Dentistry at RSNA’s Annual Meeting
December 03, 2014
Dante Capaldi was amongst 60,000 other delegates as he represented Schulich Medicine & Dentistry at the 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago, Illinois this week...
Dr. Harinder Sandhu steps down as Vice Dean and Director, Schulich Dentistry
December 01, 2014
On January 1, 2015, Dr. Harinder Sandhu, Vice Dean and Director, Schulich Dentistry will be stepping down from his leadership role at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry...
Dr. Cathy Faulds installed as President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians
November 28, 2014
Congratulations to Dr. Cathy Faulds on being installed as President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians. Dr. Faulds is a part time faculty member in Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Department of Family Medicine and graduated with her Doctor of Medicine degree from the School in 1986...
Leaders in Innovation
November 28, 2014
Thank you for joining us at the 2014 Leaders in Innovation Dinner. It was a pleasure to come together and celebrate research innovations at Robarts Research Institute
Scholarship helps bring two PhD Candidates closer to their goals in mental health research
November 27, 2014
As the most recent recipients of The Jonathan & Joshua Memorial Graduate Scholarship, Nole Hiebert and Tamara Tavares are one step closer to achieving their goals in mental health research...
Researchers to refocus public’s attention for World AIDS Day
November 27, 2014
On December 1, 2014, leading HIV/AIDS researchers will come together for a panel discussion where they will share their knowledge and provide insight into the latest breakthroughs in their research...
Western University to play a key role in Ontario’s new Institute to tackle diseases of aging
November 26, 2014
The Ontario Government has announced new funding to help establish the new Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine (OIRM), a research, development and commercialization institute dedicated to the translation of stem cell research in curative therapies for major degenerative diseases...
SRTP Committee announces this year's award recipients
November 24, 2014
The Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) Committee is pleased to announce this year’s award recipients: Hao Li and Patrick Anderson...
Celebrating excellence at the Schulich Dentistry Fall Awards Reception
November 24, 2014
With great celebration and School pride, more than 25 awards were presented to faculty and students at the annual Schulich Dentistry Fall Awards Reception last week...
Physiology and Pharmacology Seminar Series
November 20, 2014
Dr. Sigolene Meilhac, PhD, a Scientist from Institut Pasteur, Paris, France will be presenting a talk entitled, "The cell orchestra of heart morphogenesis" at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology Seminar Series...
The Department of Family Medicine helps address family doctor shortage in China
November 19, 2014
Using the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s renowned family medicine program as a model, academic and clinical leaders from Nanjing Medical University will be gaining first-hand knowledge of how to set up effective family medicine training programs at home.
Dr. Michael Rieder has been re-appointed to the position of CIHR - GSK Chair in Clinical Pharmacology
November 14, 2014
Dr. Rieder completed his MD at the University of Saskatchewan in 1980 and completed his residency training in paediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University in Detroit. He received his PhD in Biomedical Pharmacology from the University of Toronto in 1992...
Cutting-edge computer software helps pinpoint aggressiveness of breast cancer tumours
November 14, 2014
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry are using cutting-edge genetic mutation-analysis software developed in their lab to interpret mutations in tumour genome that may provide insight into determining which breast cancer tumours are more likely spread to other parts of the body and which ones won’t.
A day of shared remembrance
November 11, 2014
This Remembrance Day, Dr. Howard Cameron, MD’50, and his son Douglas will attend the services at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park...
Remembrance Day Ceremony
November 11, 2014
Schulich Medicine students have organized a Remembrance Day ceremony for today - everyone is welcome to attend...
‘Maturity,’ ‘readiness’ led to cluster designation
November 07, 2014
From a pool of interesting and innovative ideas, one group of Western researchers – and their readiness for the “next level” of research collaboration – stood out for reviewers...
Study: Marijuana poses greater risk to youth who suffer from depression
November 07, 2014
Western-led research suggests marijuana use may pose a greater risk to brain function if you are currently, or have in the past, suffered from depression...
Roth Chair honours physician, athlete and proud member of Western family
November 07, 2014
In honour of James Roth, Western has established the James Roth Research Chair in Musculoskeletal Measurement and Knowledge Translation...
Using hockey culture in southwestern Ontario to improve men’s health
November 06, 2014
Dr. Robert Petrella and his colleagues begin a pilot aimed at motivating sports fans to get into shape and live healthier lifestyles...
Joan Binnendyk awarded Best "What Works" Paper at ICRE
November 06, 2014
Joan Binnendyk, educational developer, Postgraduate Medical Education, recently gave a presentation on PME's Transition to Residency program at the International Conference on Residency Education and received the award for Best “What Works” Paper...
Western positions itself among world leaders in bone and joint research
November 03, 2014
The university is investing $5 million to support a team of all-star researchers from across five faculties to provide them with additional personnel, resources and infrastructure to attract, retain and mentor future leaders. The new cluster includes 70 researchers from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Robarts Research Institute and other faculties across campus.
London makes the top ten for hospital-based research in Canada
October 31, 2014
A new report shows that London ranks among the top ten research hospitals in Canada. Lawson Health Research Institute is ranked eighth in the country...
Research explores role of timing, aggression in lung cancer
October 24, 2014
Western-led research has discovered that timing, in combination with aggression, are possible keys to long-term survival for patients with limited metastatic lung cancer...
Celebrating the MPH inaugural class with Gracia Mabaya
October 24, 2014
Gracia Mabaya, a former consultant to the World Health Organization, will be graduating as part of Western University’s inaugural Master of Public Health (MPH) class this afternoon...
Grad student awarded International Scholarship from OARSI
October 21, 2014
PhD Candidate Anusha Ratneswaran is taking her research pursuits halfway around the globe thanks to a prestigious Collaborative Scholarship from the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).
DOCS program receives 2014 Partnered Community Hero Award
October 20, 2014
Congratulations to Schulich Dentistry’s Dental Outreach Community Services (DOCS) program for receiving the 2014 Partnered Community Hero Award from the Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre...
Congratulations to Patrick O'Donoghue
October 17, 2014
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Assistant Professor Patrick O’Donoghue, PhD, is Western University’s newest Canada Research Chair in Chemical Biology.
In Memoriam - Dr. Martin Lyle Robinson
October 16, 2014
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Martin Lyle Robinson, a dedicated surgeon, physician and associate professor at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.
Cool idea may help dialysis patients
October 09, 2014
A simple step developed by a Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researcher may alleviate the potential damage to multiple organs often associated with dialysis, an important treatment for countless patients with kidney disease...
Dr. Stewart Harris reappointed to the position of Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) Chair in Diabetes Management
October 06, 2014
Dr. Stewart Harris' current and previous research, as well as clinical involvement in diabetes care provides a strong base to fulfill a research agenda focused on health services, primary care, population health and First Nations...
Dr. Peter Williamson reappointed to the position of Tanna Schulich Chair of Neuroscience & Mental Health
October 06, 2014
Dr. Williamson completed his MD at Western University in 1977, and received his D.Psy from the University of Toronto in 1984. He joined the University of Toronto in 1984, as an Assistant Professor and then joined the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University in 1988...
In Memoriam - Dr. Ralph Brooke
October 01, 2014
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Ralph Brooke on Tuesday, September 30. Dr. Brooke served as Dean of the School of Dentistry at Western University for 15 years – from 1982 to 1997...
Robarts researcher receives MICCAI Enduring Impact Award
September 26, 2014
Congratulations to Terry Peters, PhD, on receiving the 2014 MICCAI Enduring Impact Award at the MICCAI annual conference this month. The award recognizes his pioneering contributions in CT imaging and his work in bringing computer-assisted intervention (CAI) techniques to clinical practice...
The circle of healing
September 26, 2014
As the first recipient of the Dr. Dana Winterburn Memorial Award, Dr. Alison Fine, MD'13, is carrying on the passion of her late mentor, an exceptional doctor, faculty member and Aboriginal health advocate...
London Health Research Day 2015 keynote speaker announced
September 23, 2014
On April 1, 2015, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Lawson Health Research Institute will host the fourth-annual London Health Research Day — the largest research day of its kind in Ontario. This year, “virus hunter” Nathan Wolfe will be joining us as the keynote speaker...
Dr. Sarah Ostler, BSc'87, MD'92, receives 2014 Elfrida Berzins Award
September 19, 2014
The Elfrid Berzins Award is presented by the Women’s Athletic Alumnae (WAA) of Western University to honour individuals who have made a significant contribution to athletics at Western and who have been outstanding examples for women…
PhD student’s HIV research earns international praise
September 19, 2014
Microbiology and Immunology PhD student Matthew Woods was recently awarded the International AIDS Society and the French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis Young Investigator Award in Melbourne, Australia, for his work around HIV research...
Three faculty members become newest fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 19, 2014
Congratulations to our Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty, Lorelei Lingard, PhD, Ruth Martin, PhD, and Dr. Bryan Richardson, who were inducted this week as fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).
Dr. Amardeep Thind appointed as Director, Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health
September 17, 2014
Dr. Amardeep Thind has been appointed as Director, Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from September 1, 2014...
Dr. Paul Adams awarded $2.2-million for new study on Canada’s most common genetic disorder
September 15, 2014
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor and Lawson Health Research Institute scientist Dr. Paul Adams is part of a research team which has received $2.2-million to investigate whether new iron genes contribute to the wide diversity of clinical expression in genetic hemochromatosis.
Leaving the world a better place
September 12, 2014
With a friendly chimpanzee greeting, Jane Goodall took the stage at Alumni Hall on September 11. The renowned primatologist enthralled an audience of more than 2,000, sharing her inspiring personal journey, and reflecting on her experiences in the wild...
London researchers help lead national consortium on dementia and aging
September 12, 2014
Four researchers from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry are leading the charge as part of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), a collaborative research program focused on tackling the challenge of dementia and other neurodegenerative illnesses.
Vanier celebrates the nation's finest
September 11, 2014
Two Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry trainees have been named recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Canada’s most prestigious scholarship for doctoral students. Congratulations to Ayden Scheim, PhD Candidate, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Dibakar Mondal, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering...
Vladimir Hachinski named among newest fellows of the Royal Society of Canada
September 10, 2014
The newly elected Fellows were chosen by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of the Royal Society of Canada is the highest honour a scholar can achieve in the Arts, Humanities and Sciences.
Arthritis Society grants fund research projects at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
September 09, 2014
New funding from the Arthritis Society announced this week will directly benefit two Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers working on projects that have promise to deliver practical solutions for people with arthritis.
Dean's Stipend for Graduate Research awarded
August 27, 2014
Four outstanding graduate trainees at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have received the 2014 Dean’s Stipend for Graduate Research...
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry welcomes 171 new medical students
August 25, 2014
It’s the start of a four-year journey toward fulfilling a dream. For the 171 new medical students receiving their white coats this week, Schulich Medicine’s traditional White Coat Ceremony represents the official start of their medical training and serves as a symbolic welcome into the profession of medicine...
Leaders in Innovation Dinner 2014 to celebrate neurological disorders with special guest Victor Garber
August 19, 2014
The evening will celebrate research innovations in neurological disorders and the achievements of the 2014 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine recipients, Virginia M.-Y. Lee, PhD, and John Q. Trojanowski, MD, PhD...
Partnership makes Schulich Medicine & Dentistry the Canadian centre for concussion education and research
August 14, 2014
A new partnership makes the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry the new home for the Canadian chapter of the Sports Legacy Institute. Combining Western University’s leading expertise in medical research and education, with SLI Canada’s established reputation for concussion awareness, sets a new standard for the quality of education, research and healthcare related to concussions in sport.
Alumnus to head up UHN
August 14, 2014
Congratulations to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry alumnus, Dr. Peter Pisters, who will serve as the University Health Network's next President & CEO
Temerty Foundation gift offers hope to millions
August 11, 2014
Jim and Louise Temerty understand the power of the math involved. That’s why the Canadian philanthropists couldn’t pass up supporting a Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Western-led research collaboration seeking to unlock the secrets of neurodegenerative diseases...
Dr. Timothy J. Doherty to receive AANEM Distinguished Researcher Award
July 31, 2014
The Distinguished Researcher Award honors an AANEM member who has made continuous significant contributions to clinical neurophysiology research. Dr. Doherty, the 2014 Distinguished Researcher Award recipient, is the consummate clinical neurophysiologist, bringing together basic physiology and new signal processing techniques to advance the field of NM and EDX medicine...
Scholarships recognize students finding answers in Alzheimer's disease
July 30, 2014
Congratulations to Lindsay Oliver and Jennifer Au on being selected as this year’s recipients of the Masters and Doctoral Scholarships sponsored by the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex.
PhD candidate recognized with international Young Investigator Award
July 28, 2014
Congratulations to Matthew Woods, PhD candidate, on receiving the prestigious IAS/ANRS Young Investigator Award at this year’s International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, Australia.
Research IDs heart disease risk factor for women
July 22, 2014
When it comes to heart disease, Dr. Ross Feldman says women are often in the dark. Historically, it was thought heart disease was a men’s-only disease, however, data has shown that post-menopausal women are just as likely as men to get heart disease...
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers awarded more than $11 million in CIHR funding
July 16, 2014
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers received more than $11 million in grants and had over 20 projects funded through this latest announcement from CIHR.
Schulich Dentistry Alumni honoured
July 14, 2014
Three outstanding individuals have been recognized with the 2014 Schulich Dentistry Alumni of Distinction Awards. Congratulations to Theresa Hofstede, DDS’91, Dr. Nii Otu Nartey, and Arthur Worth, DDS’78.
Celebrating top placements by the International Conference on residency Education
July 14, 2014
Schulich Medicine announced as placing in the top five for abstracts and top five for research papers by the 2014 International Conference on residency Education...
Researchers help start something BIG in London
July 10, 2014
The Brain Injury Group (BIG) London includes over two dozen professionals studying everything from the biomechanics of why concussions occur to how to prevent them...
Renowned Alzheimer’s researchers awarded the J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine
July 09, 2014
Robarts Research Institute is pleased to announce that Drs. John Q. Trojanowski, and Virginia M.-Y. Lee, leading Alzheimer’s researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, are co-recipients of the 2014 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine...
Department of Pathology changes name to Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
July 08, 2014
Effective immediately, the Department of Pathology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University will now operate under a new name: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine...
Dr. Richard Cherry appointed as Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development
July 04, 2014
Dr. Richard Cherry has been appointed as Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2019...
Passion fueled research
June 30, 2014
It has been said, “the heart of human excellence often begins to beat when you discover a pursuit that absorbs you, frees you, challenges you, and gives you a sense of meaning, joy and passion.” For Mellissa Mann, PhD, that pursuit was science, and specifically genetics...
Medical Leadership Changes
June 27, 2014
We are pleased to announce the following Department Chief appointments which come into effect July 1, 2014. The appointments have received approval of the Hospitals Boards of Directors and Medical Affairs...
Schulich Dentistry alumnus wins RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award
June 26, 2014
Congratulations to Dr. Surinder Singh Khurana, DDS’06, on winning a 2014 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award. The alumnus is building on his experience at Schulich Dentistry to help newcomers to Canada gain access to professional training...
$3.5 million in NSERC funding supports research and discovery at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
June 26, 2014
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers will receive more than $3.5 million in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Discovery Grants program. Minister of Science and Technology, Ed Holder made the announcement at Western University.
Alumni of Distinction recipients exemplify School values
June 26, 2014
They are innovators, entrepreneurs, advocates, mentors and leaders, and they all exemplify the values of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. This year, the five recipients of the Alumni of Distinction Awards - Medicine are being recognized for their outstanding contributions and distinguished careers...
Dr. George Kim appointed as Assistant Dean, Rural & Regional Community Engagement
June 25, 2014
Congratulations Dr. George Kim on being appointed as Assistant Dean, Rural & Regional Community Engagement, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2019...
Leading researchers headline See the Line Symposium
June 20, 2014
The See the Line Symposium returns with an outstanding line-up of speakers. Dr. Robert Cantu will be the featured keynote speaker. He will be joined by Ravi Menon, PhD, Robarts scientist and professor, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, and Kevin Shoemaker, PhD, professor, Faculty of Health Sciences...
Congratulations to the 2014 internal graduate awards winners
June 20, 2014
Congratulations to the 2014 internal graduate awards winners. Ten students from Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs were recognized this year for research excellence and outstanding contributions to their programs...
Game-changing HIV/AIDS researcher coming home to Western
June 19, 2014
With a belief that curing HIV/AIDS is an achievable goal, one of the most important researchers studying the deadly disease in the world today is coming to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. Eric Arts, PhD, has been recruited to Western from top-ranked U.S. institution Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) to serve as the new chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry...
Research shows differences in brain during self-injury
June 18, 2014
A study led by Dr. Elizabeth Osuch of the Department of Psychiatry has shown that there are functional brain differences between people who deliberately self-harm and those who don’t. The finding, which was reported in the journal Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, helps increase understanding of why pain, which should be aversive, becomes reinforcing for some people.
In Memoriam - Dr. Thomas Stephen Eakins
June 17, 2014
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. (Thomas) Stephen Eakins. Dr. Eakins was a Radiologist with St. Joseph's Health Care and London X-Ray Associates (LXA) for many years. Known for his fantastic sense of humor and warm demeanor...
Celebrating BMSc Convocation with Daniel Pichini
June 12, 2014
There is a tendency in the business world to get caught up in the small details,” said Daniel Pichini, BMSc-HBA graduate. “But when you’re looking under a microscope and seeing the basis of how the world works, it forces you to see the bigger picture.” Pichini will graduate with two degrees this spring.
Thinking globally: Celebrating Convocation with Phaedra Henley
June 12, 2014
Phaedra Henley says that spending time in developing communities has changed the way she sees her own life. Henley, who is graduating with her PhD in Pathology from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, conducted field work in two Canadian First Nations communities as well as a large slum community in Kenya.
Movember grants announced
June 09, 2014
November has become known as the month when men grow mustaches to raise funds for prostate cancer and other men’s health issues. Movember and Prostate Cancer Canada have just announced the 2014 recipients of research grants. Dr. Glenn Bauman, the chair of the Department of Oncology is a co-investigator in a Movember Team Grant valued at almost $5 million.
Tougher penalties credited for fewer casualties among young male drivers
June 06, 2014
A new study out of Western University has found a significant decline in speeding-related fatalities and injuries among young men in Ontario since the province’s tough extreme speeding and aggressive driving laws were introduced in 2007. The study found a sustained reduction of about 58 speeding-related injuries and fatalities a month among males aged 16-24. That means about 700 fewer young men have been injured or killed in speeding-related crashes yearly since the law was passed.
Study investigates the pathways controlling cell survival
June 04, 2014
Research led by David Litchfield, PhD, chair of the Department of Biochemistry is providing new understanding about the pathways that control cell signals, helping to unravel the mysteries of cancer cells.
JAMA study by Dr. Amit Garg looks at post-op kidney risk
June 03, 2014
A study led by Dr. Amit Garg of the Department of Medicine has settled the question of whether there is more or less kidney damage when a person is put on a heart-lung machine during coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Canada pledges huge support for maternal and child health
May 30, 2014
It was forty years ago when Alan Bocking and Margaret Chan studied medicine at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. On Thursday 29th May, their paths came together at the Prime Minister’s Summit on “Saving every woman every child” in Toronto. They celebrated the announcement of $3.5 billion towards improving the health of mothers and children.
Master of Public Health students take learning experiences abroad
May 30, 2014
Three Master of Public Health (MPH) students are taking their education abroad this summer, as they complete their 12-week practicums for the program. All three received funding through the Western International Global Opportunities Awards...
Dr. Vladimir Hachinski’s brush with royalty
May 28, 2014
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain has a special interest in Alzheimer's disease and chaired a symposium on The Advancement of Psychosocial Care and Research in Dementia with Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Dr. Vladimir Hachinski giving the keynote address.
Imaging scientists develop a better tool for tracking MS
May 27, 2014
Imaging scientists at Robarts Research Institute, led by Ravi Menon, PhD, have developed a better way to track the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from its earliest stages.
Special presentation by Dr. Malgorzata Kaminska - June 2 & 3
May 26, 2014
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is pleased to host two faculty development special presentations by visiting clinician and educator Dr. Malgorzata Kaminska, Rural and Regional Coordinator, Department of Academic Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan...
Medical students spread out across SW Ontario for Discovery Week
May 26, 2014
Today marks the first day of Discovery Week -a unique learning experience which has 170 first year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry spreading out to communities throughout Southwestern Ontario to interact with health care professionals and their patients.
Marco Prado and Robert Bartha receive $1.3 million grant from Weston Brain Institute
May 21, 2014
Robarts Research Institute scientists Marco Prado, PhD, and Robert Bartha, PhD, are among the first to receive funding from the Weston Brain Institute, established with $50 million dollars in funding from the W. Garfield Weston Foundation.
Study shows how streptococcal bacteria can be used to fight colon cancer
May 20, 2014
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry have shown how the bacteria primarily responsible for causing strep throat can be used to fight colon cancer. By engineering a streptococcal bacterial toxin to attach itself to tumour cells, they are forcing the immune system to recognize and attack the cancer.
Finding your identity
May 20, 2014
Dr. Carys Massarella, MD’90, knew by age 8 she was in the wrong body. “I tried for a very long time to live as a man. To anyone looking on, I was living the dream. I had a wife, two children, a respected, privileged, well-paying position in society,” she says. “But eventually I could not go on as I was. I sought help and started down a new path."
Celebrating the Medicine Class of 2014 with Colin Mascaro
May 15, 2014
Inspired by the launch of the Windsor Program, Colin Mascaro, Medicine Class of 2014, spent four years as class president creating strong bonds among his classmates. He also credits Schulich Medicine & Dentistry for taking him beyond scientific knowledge and inspiring an appreciation for the art of medicine...
Dr. Brian Feagan named a top worldwide expert for Crohn’s disease
May 15, 2014
Dr. Brian Feagan has been named by Expertscape as one of the five foremost experts in the world for Crohn’s disease. Dr. Feagan is a professor in the Departments of Medicine, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and the director of Robarts Clinical Trials at the Robarts Research Institute...
Schulich Medicine graduates 169 new physicians
May 15, 2014
Supriya Singh came to the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, wanting to get the most out of the experience. Now four years later, as she graduates with a Doctor of Medicine degree, she has clearly fulfilled that wish and in the process, established herself as a leader...
How imaging investment is paying off
May 14, 2014
Dr. Ting-Yim Lee’s work was the centerpiece of a recent Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) study pointing to medical imaging not only as "one of Canada's research and development strengths," but also as a sound investment for past - and future - federal dollars…
Schulich Medicine to host Canada's first residency program in pain medicine
May 12, 2014
Schulich Medicine's new two year subspecialty residency in pain medicine will train experts in the treatment and rehabilitation from acute, chronic and cancer pain conditions. Dr. Pat Morley-Forster has been working for the last seven years to find ways to better train physicians to treat chronic pain, a condition that currently affects one in five Canadians.
Celebrating North American Occupational Safety and Health Week at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
May 05, 2014
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) is a great opportunity to take a look around your work station for hazards to ensure it is a safe place for you and your colleagues. Check out our helpful safety tips.
Silvia Penuela wins Latino Leadership Award
May 02, 2014
Congratulations to Silvia Penuela, PhD, of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology on being awarded a Latin American Leadership Award in Health Research, last night at the London Convention Centre.
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...
Congratulations to the 2014 student research awards recipients
March 31, 2014
Congratulations to the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry 2014 student research awards recipients. These award programs in medicine and dentistry aim to foster research excellence and encourage students to incorporate research activities into their future career plans...
Research provides new insight into rural versus urban causes of childhood concussion
March 31, 2014
Researchers at Western University have found youth living in rural areas are more likely to sustain concussions from injuries involving motorized vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes, whereas youth living in urban areas suffer concussions mostly as a result of sports...
Congratulations History of Medicine Colloquium Award Winners
March 28, 2014
Congratulations to Kevin Dueck, Medicine Class of 2016, and Hannah MacKenzie, Medicine Class of 2016, who received awards at this year’s History of Medicine Colloquium...
New CRC for Frank Beier
March 28, 2014
Frank Beier, PhD, of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology has been awarded a new Tier I CRC in Musculoskeletal Research to study the connection between skeletal development and osteoarthritis...
Dr. Mandar Jog honoured as a 2014 Faculty Scholar
March 27, 2014
Dr. Mandar Jog, Professor, Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Neurology, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, has been selected as one of 13 Faculty Scholars...
Dr. Michael Rieder honoured with 2014 Distinguished University Professorship
March 27, 2014
Dr. Michael Rieder is among the latest honorees to receive the university’s top award for faculty. The Distinguished University Professorship award acknowledges sustained excellence in scholarship over a substantial career at Western
Dr. Cheryl Forchuk receives Distinguished University Professorship award
March 27, 2014
Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, a professor in Western University’s Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing with a cross-appointment in the Department of Psychiatry, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, has been an active faculty member at the School for more than 15 years...
Dr. Mithu Sen has been appointed as Assistant Dean, Faculty Equity and Wellness
March 25, 2014
Dr. Mithu Sen has been appointed as Assistant Dean, Faculty Equity and Wellness, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2017...
Celebrating Excellence
March 24, 2014
The Windsor Program Awards of Excellence celebrate the commitment and dedication of faculty, staff and students to the overall mission of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. We are proud to announce the 2013-2014 recipients...
Seeking applications for Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development
March 21, 2014
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is seeking applications for the position of Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) effective July 1, 2014...
Call for Nominations Dr. John D. Brown Award - Friday, April 4 deadline
March 20, 2014
Call for nominations is now open for the prestigious Dr. John D. Brown Award for residents. This award recognizes a postgraduate trainee in any area of medicine who displays excellence in patient-centred care and reflects the values and practices of Dr. John Brown, who always put his patients first...
University Awards for Excellence in Teaching announced
March 20, 2014
Congratulations to Jerry Battista of the Department of Medical Biophysics and Brad Urquhart of Physiology and Pharmacology on receiving Western's highest teaching awards...
Health research showcase features London’s up and coming scientists
March 18, 2014
Close to 400 young scientists will be presenting their research at the third annual London Health Research Day at the London Convention Centre today...
Dr. Paul Adams named Irish Fellow
March 17, 2014
On a day when many profess to be Irish, we want to recognize Dr. Paul Adams, a gastroenterologist in the Department of Medicine, who was named an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland...
Call for Applications Assistant Dean, Rural & Regional Community Engagement
March 14, 2014
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, at Western University is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Dean, Rural & Regional Community Engagement (RRCE), to be effective July 1, 2014
Bonnie Adamson retires as President and CEO of London Health Sciences Centre
March 14, 2014
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry thanks Bonnie for her tireless commitment to health care and wishes her all the best...
Eyeing heart a new way offers hope to stroke victims
March 13, 2014
Dr. David Spence, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor and Robarts Research Institute scientist, said an inexpensive tool for assessing the arteries inside the head may detect a potentially dangerous hole within the heart of some patients with an unexplained stroke...
Crafting club boosts spirits of young patients
March 13, 2014
As a fourth-year Medical Sciences student at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Jonathan Besney never expected to spend his days making crafts. Besney is president of Western’s Crafting for a Cure, one of the newest student clubs on campus...
Majority of transgender patients report negative experiences in emergency departments
March 12, 2014
A new study led by Greta Bauer, PhD, of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics has found the majority of transgender patients in Ontario have had a negative experience when it comes to receiving emergency department care...
Orthopaedic research gets funding boost
March 11, 2014
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Alan Getgood has been awarded a research grant worth nearly $52,000 from the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF), the world’s leading tissue bank...
CAME Certificate of Merit Award recipients announced
March 10, 2014
Drs. Mariamma Joseph, Department of Pathology, Claude Kortas, Department of Medicine, and Michele Weir, Department of Pathology, have been selected to receive the 2014 CAME Certificate of Merit Award...
Exploring how kidney failure impacts the body’s systems
March 06, 2014
For patients currently on kidney dialysis, several medications are prescribed to control such things as diabetes, hypertension and infection. Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Brad Urquhart is looking at how the body reacts to these drugs and how the doses can be optimized by physicians...
2014 Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) match results reflect School’s value of social responsibility
March 05, 2014
We extend our congratulations to our students who achieved success in the first round of the match. The CaRMS match results were shared with our students from the Undergraduate Medical Education program at noon today on March 5...
Bringing oral health to the community with DOCS
March 04, 2014
For Marie, a trip to the dentist used to mean one thing: pain. It had been 10 years since the 74-year-old retiree had visited a dentist. Last year, Marie sought treatment through the Dental Outreach Community Service (DOCS) Program. DOCS provides free dental care to low-income families...
Bringing insight to the community with Mini Medical School
March 03, 2014
Dr. Marjorie Johnson speaks in front of a large, packed university lecture hall. Everyone sits silently, absorbing each bit of information with breathless enthusiasm. The next PowerPoint slide comes up on the screen. It reads, 'Problems of the butt?'...
In memoriam Dr. Praful Chandarana
February 28, 2014
Well-known and respected psychiatrist Dr. Praful Chandarana passed away on February 26, 2014. Dr. Chandarana was an associate professor who joined the Department of Psychiatry in 1989...
Bringing well-being to the community
February 28, 2014
Dr. Michelle Mottola, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, is the founding director of the Exercise and Pregnancy Lab at Western. A certified embryologist, Mottola was the first pregnant woman enrolled in the program in 1994...
London researchers awarded $14.2 million from CIHR to tackle health issues
February 27, 2014
Researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute have been awarded operating grants worth nearly $14.2 million in the latest competition from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)...
MedLINCS bringing access to the community
February 27, 2014
Until Grade 10, Sarah Felder’s only medical experience came in 10-minute appointments with her family doctor and one-hour appointments on her couch with the television series ER. Needless to say, a health-care career was the last thing on her mind...
Ontario's medical schools improve access to family doctors
February 26, 2014
Ontario’s six family medicine programs have graduated 1,900 more family doctors in the last decade, transforming family medicine and improving access for patients, according to a new report by the faculties of medicine...
REACT clinical trial supports new approach of accelerated treatment for Crohn’s disease
February 19, 2014
Robarts Clinical Trials has announced the final results from an international clinical trial involving nearly 2,000 patients with Crohn’s disease. The REACT study found the use of a new management strategy referred to as accelerated step-care as a best practice...
Medical resident puts expertise to work with Honduras Project
February 13, 2014
Schulich Medicine resident, Dr. Alisha Gabriel, will be boarding a plane this March to travel more than 8,400 kilometres to Honduras for the Honduras Medical and Dental Project...
Dr. Robert Hegele's recent publications provide a direct link from the lab to patients
February 13, 2014
This month, Dr. Hegele’s contributions to two publications in both Nature Reviews and the Lancet on the management of a common condition called hypertriglyceridemia, provide a direct link from his research lab right to his patients...
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Medical Health Informatics call for applications
February 07, 2014
Western University is seeking applicants for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Medical Health Informatics. The candidate will be an excellent emerging scientist who has demonstrated research creativity and innovation...
Six Schulich Medicine students presenting at Calgary conference
February 05, 2014
Congratulations to six Schulich Medicine students for successful abstract submissions to the annual History of Medicine Days Conference. The national conference features a highly competitive abstract process, with submissions from medical schools across Canada...
Dr. Watling successfully defends his PhD
January 30, 2014
Dr. Chris Watling, associate dean, Postgraduate Medical Education can now add PhD to a long list of degrees and honours he has achieved. With this achievement, Dr. Watling becomes the first clinician at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry to earn a PhD in education and one of a very small group nationally...
Dr. Robert Litchfield keeps Olympic dreams alive
January 23, 2014
Most Canadians will be watching Kaya Turski’s aerobatic moves when the freestyle skier hits the slopes of the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi next month. Dr. Robert Litchfield, Department of Surgery, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, however, will be eyeing her left knee...
Watch the January Edition of the Dean's Video Newsletter: Conflict of Interest Policy
January 23, 2014
In this month's Dean's Video Newsletter, we hear from Dr. Michael J. Strong about the importance of the Conflict of Interest Policy, why you need to sign it and how it can help to guide faculty, clinicians and learners...
Jacob Van Dyk to receive honorary degree
January 23, 2014
An award-winning cancer researcher and teacher, Jacob Van Dyk will be receive an honorary degree at the 2014 Schulich Medicine & Dentistry MD Convocation...
Understanding Cancer’s Unique Advantage
January 15, 2014
David Litchfield has been working for more than two decades to understand how cancer cells find ways to cheat death.
Fetal exposure to nicotine increases long-term risk of obesity
January 14, 2014
Research led by Daniel Hardy, PhD, has shown that nicotine during pregnancy, whether from smoking or nicotine replacement therapy, causes a wide range of long-term adverse reactions for the offspring, including an increased risk of obesity by influencing the liver to produce more triglyceride...
New study shows alcohol affects vision by 30 per cent
January 14, 2014
Using a 144-year old optical illusion, researchers from Western University have determined that drinking the legal limit of alcohol impairs some aspects of vision by 30 per cent...
Schulich Dentistry opens unique operating suite for special needs patients
January 14, 2014
Schulich Dentistry has become the first dental school in North America to be equipped with a general anesthetic (GA) suite allowing the School’s dental clinic program to expand its scope of services for patients, especially those with physical and/or intellectual challenges...
Research targets relief for crippling condition
January 09, 2014
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. David O’Gorman and PhD student Christina Raykha have identified a possible new focus for the treatment of Dupuytren’s disease, a hereditary condition causing hand tissues to contract and fingers to curl permanently onto the palm of the hand...
Funding fuels brain disease research
January 09, 2014
New funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) will help a Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researcher unlock a previously underexplored portion of the brain, giving his team a unique look into how certain diseases attack...
Join us at the Bone and Joint Injury Repair Scientific Conference
January 08, 2014
The Interdisciplinary Development Initiative in Bone and Joint Health is holding a scientific conference on January 16 & 17...
Classes cancelled through Tuesday; university remains open
January 07, 2014
Due to unprecedented and dangerous wind chill temperatures and blowing snow, Western has cancelled classes for Tuesday. The university will remain open and continue to provide services on campus...
Western University weather update
January 06, 2014
Please check the Western weather update website for the latest campus information. It is also important to check your email for information specific to your program...
Dr. Kenneth Wright on Mayor's Honouree List
January 02, 2014
Dr. Kenneth Wright has been named to the 2014 Mayor's New Year's Honour List for his humanitarian work. The Schulich Dentistry professor founded the very successful Dental Outreach Community Services (DOCS)...
Research reveals new therapeutic target for Huntington’s disease
January 01, 2014
Research from Robarts Research Institute scientist Stephen Ferguson, PhD, has revealed a possible new target for treating movement disorders such as Huntington’s disease (HD) and Parkinson’s disease...
