January
Dr. Richard Bohay appointed Interim Director, Schulich Dentistry
January 30, 2015
Dr. Richard Bohay has been appointed to the position Interim Director, Schulich Dentistry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University from January 26, 2015 to December 31, 2016.
Initiative puts five neurodegenerative disorders on notice
January 29, 2015
Robert Bartha hopes his latest research will allow him to travel back in time when it comes to aggressively attacking neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, ALS and Parkinson’s.
Dr. Amit Garg appointed to the position of Dr. Adam Linton Chair in Kidney Health Analytics
January 28, 2015
Dr. Amit Garg has been appointed to the position of Dr. Adam Linton Chair in Kidney Health Analytics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.
Western mourns the passing of Chancellor Joseph L. Rotman
January 27, 2015
The Western University community joined others across Canada and around the world today in mourning the passing of Canadian businessman, philanthropist and Western’s Chancellor Joseph L. Rotman
In Memoriam – Dr. John M. Murray
January 23, 2015
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. John M. Murray, former adjunct clinical professor at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University...
Partnership brings model for mental health recovery to Kenya
January 23, 2015
Starting next month, one Western faculty member will begin a cooperative program to bring a North American practice for improving mental health to the African Republic of Kenya.
In Memoriam - Dr. Ramsay Gunton
January 23, 2015
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Ramsay Gunton, distinguished medical scientist, former professor of medicine and academic administrator at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and a long-time supporter of Western University and Robarts Research Institute.
Researcher gets to the root of ginseng’s potential
January 22, 2015
For many, ginseng remains a basic herb, used as a simple supplement to boost immune systems or battle fatigue. But Western researcher Ed Lui is showing therapeutic uses for the traditional plant may reach much further...
ONDRI studies now under way at Western University and across the province
January 21, 2015
ONDRI is a research program studying how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal lobar degeneration and vascular cognitive impairment in an Ontario-wide collaboration.
Researchers awarded CFI funding to study fat-derived stem cells
January 20, 2015
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry received a financial boost today in the quest to demonstrate how stem cells sourced from your body’s fat can assist in wound healing and musculoskeletal regeneration.
Dr. William Wall, Recipient of 2015 Award of Merit by Royal College
January 19, 2015
Dr. Wall is being recognized as a surgeon, scholar and leader in health care, who has dedicated his career to advancing transplantation and surgery...
In Memoriam - Dr. Colin Nisbet
January 16, 2015
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Colin Nisbet, respected faculty member with Schulich Medicine & Dentistry - Windsor Program and Emergency Room Physician at Windsor Regional Hospital.
In Memoriam - Dr. Neville M. Lefcoe
January 16, 2015
It is with sadness that we share news of the passing of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Professor Emeritus, Dr. Neville Lefcoe.
Robarts Clinical Trials named Business awards finalist
January 15, 2015
Robarts Clinical Trials Inc. has been named a finalist in for the 2015 London Business Achievement Awards in the Innovation category.
Advancing the science of protein modifications
January 12, 2015
Shawn Li, PhD, and postdoctoral fellow Kyle Biggar, PhD, were recently published in the prestigious journal, Nature Reviews, for their work identifying the role that non-histone protein methylation plays in a variety of disease and biological processes.
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs introduces Dean’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (DUROP)
January 08, 2015
A new undergraduate research training program will be launched in summer 2015. The deadline for interested supervisors to submit a project description is Friday, January 30, 2015…
Snow removal continues across campus (UPDATED 11:30 a.m.)
January 07, 2015
Western Facilities Management crews have been using road and sidewalk plows to clear snow away since 7 a.m.
