April
Turning science fiction into science fact
April 29, 2016
Lauren Flynn, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, provides a commentary on the importance of the stem cell research taking place at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.
2016 Alumni of Distinction and Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Award recipients
April 28, 2016
Congratulations to the 2016 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients, Drs. Jeff Blackmer, Gabriele De Luca, Bruce Hill, Les Kalman, Geoffrey Pickering, Brenda Thomson, and to Dr. Michael Myers, the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Award recipient.
Patients may benefit from ‘cool’ research
April 28, 2016
Drs. Stephen Lownie and David Pelz are studying a safe way to selectively cool a brain hemisphere, which may increase the number of people who can benefit from newer stroke treatments by doubling the treatment window.
CaRMS update
April 26, 2016
The CaRMS R1 second iteration which occurred on April 12 resulted in a complete match for all Schulich Medicine & Dentistry programs. Students also found success matching to a number of programs at the School and across the country.
ODA President's Cup Hockey Classic supports DOCS program
April 22, 2016
Schulich Dentistry's hockey team, The Mighty Dents, played a winning game against its University of Toronto rivals this month. The game raised more than $1,500 for the School's Dental Outreach Community Service (DOCS) program.
Congratulations to Dr. Julie Hukui on receiving the 2016 Dr. John D. Brown Award
April 20, 2016
Dr. Julie Hukui has a natural ability to form instantaneous relationships with patients and their families. This skill, partnered with her tireless commitment to providing the best patient-centred care, is what makes her an exceptional doctor.
Congratulations to the Awards of Excellence recipients
April 11, 2016
We are pleased to announce the 2016 Awards of Excellence award recipients and the recipient of the Dr. John D. Brown Memorial Resident Award. It is with great pride that we honour these talented and dedicated individuals. We look forward to celebrating each of them at the Celebration of Excellence event, May 19, at the Great Hall.
PhD candidate looks to focus liver surgery
April 07, 2016
Derek Gillies, PhD Candidate in the Department of Medical Biophysics, is working to give surgeons a clearer view — and liver patients a better outcome — thanks to a new 2D/3D imaging system.
In Memoriam - Dr. Colette Guiraudon
April 07, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Emeritus Professor, Dr. Colette M. Guiraudon.
The power of two
April 07, 2016
The Santoses’ perfect blend of their personal and professional lives has helped to make an impact on improving dental techniques
An enduring legacy
April 06, 2016
Dr. Alan C. Burton is remembered for his energy and enthusiasm, and the legacy that he created for the Department of Medical Biophysics. On April 7, his memory was honoured with the 25th Alan C. Burton Lecture.
Update – Conditions of Appointment for Physicians and Town Hall meetings
April 06, 2016
Under the leadership of Dr. Margaret Steele, vice dean, Hospital and Interfaculty Relations, the Conditions of Appointment for Physicians Document has been updated and endorsed by the Clinical Teachers Association. Read about this process, view the document and plan to attend a Town Hall at which the document will be discussed and your questions answered.
New discovery expected to have significant impact on maternal, fetal and neonatal health
April 05, 2016
Dr. Peeyush Lala, Professor Emeritus and Past Chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, and his team have discovered that over-production of a molecule known as decorin by a pregnant uterus is associated with preeclampsia.
Presenting research against the clock
April 04, 2016
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry graduate trainees Ajay Rajaram, MSc Candidate, and Jessica Blom, MD/PhD Candidate, placed second and third in Western University’s 3MT Finals Competition.
Graduate trainees find success at London Health Research Day
April 01, 2016
London Health Research Day took place on March 29, and featured more than 400 poster and feature platform presentations from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's top graduate trainees. Congratulations to the 2016 award winners.
Giving purpose to personal identity
April 01, 2016
Madeline Arkle, Medicine Class of 2018, brings a unique personal perspective to her roles as medical student, advocate and community leader
