June
Announcement: Dr. Subrata Chakrabarti has been extended as Chair/Chief of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
June 30, 2016
Dr. Subrata Chakrabarti has been extended as Chair/Chief of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and its teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
Honouring a quarter century of service at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
June 27, 2016
Congratulations to the 10 Schulich Medicine & Dentistry employees who were recently honoured at the Western University long-service award ceremony. This award marks an impressive milestone of 25 years of service at Western.
Media Release: Understanding how chemical changes in the brain affect Alzheimer's disease
June 22, 2016
A new study from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is helping to explain why the long-term use of common anticholinergic drugs used to treat conditions like allergies and overactive bladder lead to an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. The findings show that long-term suppression of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine results in dementia-like changes in the brain.
Dr. Davy Cheng has been extended as Chair/Chief of the Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine
June 16, 2016
Dr. Davy Cheng has been extended as Chair/Chief, Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, and its teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London, until June 30, 2017
Convocation Profile: Celebrating the Dentistry Class of 2016 with Jonathan Sanderson
June 16, 2016
Jonathan Sanderson is graduating this month with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. He looks back on four years of community building, memorable people and one unforgettable hockey game.
Convocation Profile: An unwavering thirst for knowledge
June 16, 2016
BMSc Student Katherina Baranova has always loved learning. This week as she crosses the stage at convocation with 350 of her peers in the Bachelor of Medical Sciences Program, she does so with that same unwavering thirst for knowledge.
Jane Rylett appointed as one of CIHR College of Reviewers Chairs
June 13, 2016
Congratulations to Jane Rylett, PhD, on her appointment as one of 15 Chairs of the CIHR inaugural College of Reviewers. The newly appointed Chairs will oversee strategies aimed at attracting and retaining outstanding peer reviewers.
Dr. Jeffrey Nisker recognized with the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society Award of Excellence
June 09, 2016
Dr. Jeffrey Nisker has been awarded the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) Award of Excellence. Dr. Nisker was recognized for his outstanding contribution to, and leadership in the field of reproductive medicine and science.
Dr. Margaret Steele takes on new role at Memorial University
June 09, 2016
Dr. Margaret Steele, MD'87, Vice Dean Hospital and Interfaculty Relations has accepted a new role as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University.
Congratulations to the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Internal Graduate Awards recipients
June 08, 2016
We are pleased to announce the 11 recipients of several Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Internal Graduate Awards. Congratulations to all recipients.
Dr. Mark Awuku to receive honorary degree from the University of Windsor
June 07, 2016
Dr. Mark Awuku, associate professor, Department of Paediatrics, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Windsor on June 17. He is also being awarded the Danielle Grenier Member Recognition Award for 2016 from the Canadian Paediatric Society.
Dr. Michael J. Strong appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
June 07, 2016
Dr. Michael J. Strong, Dean, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, has been appointed to a two-year term as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Geographic Leaders - Call for Expressions of Interest
June 06, 2016
The School has identified several Countries/Regions of Emphasis and recommends the establishment of Geographic Leaders to assist in developing focused engagement plans: Brazil/Latin America, China, East Africa and the Middle East.
Dr. Jack McLister begins term as President of the Ontario Dental Association
June 01, 2016
Dr. Jack McLister, DDS'75, a faculty member at Schulich Dentistry for close to four decades, will serve as President of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) for the 2016-17 year. The professional association represents more than 9,000 Ontario dentists.
Feature Article: The right path - Dr. Bhagirath Singh
June 01, 2016
Dr. Bhagirath Singh is marking a distinguished 24-year career at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry as an internationally renowned scientific leader, mentor, colleague and friend.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry celebrations to continue on Reunion Weekend (October 1, 2016)
June 01, 2016
Western University announced this week that this year’s Homecoming football game has been moved to Saturday, October 22. Previously planned reunion activities at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry will still take place as originally planned on Reunion Weekend (September 30th – October 2nd).
