December
Western News: Newsmakers 2015
December 18, 2015
Western News presents its 5th annual Newsmakers issue, a celebration of the campus spirit. Check out how Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers are reshaping the future of concussion research and care.
Stroke and dementia are on the decline in Ontario
December 18, 2015
Researchers at Western University have published the first study in the world showing a decline in the incidence of dementia at a whole population level which they believe is connected to the overall decline in strokes.
Congratulations to Dean Betts and Zia Khan for receiving funding from the Ontario Institute of Regenerative Medicine
December 18, 2015
The Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers received a combined $99,500 in funding for their “New Ideas” on regenerative medicine research.
Dr. Roberto Hernandez-Alejandro and Dr. Andrew House receive a 2015 President’s Award
December 17, 2015
Congratulations to Dr. Roberto Hernandez-Alejandro and Dr. Andrew House for receiving a 2015 President’s Award from London Health Sciences Centre.
Annual Bootcamp – attracts international participation
December 16, 2015
The annual Emergencies in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Bootcamp is quickly becoming an international affair. The 2015 event attracted nearly 30 residents and 20 faculty from across Canada and the United States.
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry receive funding from ALS Canada
December 16, 2015
Congratulations to Martin Duennwald, PhD, and Drs. Michael Strong, Christen Shoesmith and Marvin Chum on receiving funding from ALS Canada for their research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Dean’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program 2016 applications now open
December 10, 2015
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is now accepting applications for the Dean’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program 2016, which will take place in summer 2016. The deadline for interested supervisors to submit a project description is January 10, 2016.
Dr. Lawrence Jacobs has been appointed as Assistant Dean, Windsor Faculty Affairs
December 10, 2015
Dr. Lawrence Jacobs has been appointed as Assistant Dean, Windsor Faculty Affairs, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017.
Tackling medical student stress by focusing on the bigger picture
December 02, 2015
In a recent commentary piece, Dr. Chris Watling, associate dean of Postgraduate Medical Education, remarks on the several stressors that medical students encounter throughout their education, and the interventions that have been put in place to help alleviate some of this pressure.
