April
Indigenous Convocation Ceremony
April 30, 2018
On April 6, Madeline Arkle and Amanda Sauvé, Medicine Class of 2018 from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry participated in the annual Indigenous graduation ceremony that the University hosts.
Media Release: Researchers identify brain mechanism linking PTSD and addiction
April 23, 2018
Steven Laviolette, PhD, and his team at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry have shown that the recall of traumatic memories enhances the rewarding effects of morphine, shedding light on the neurobiological link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid addiction.
Western University's 2018 Honorary Degree Recipients
April 20, 2018
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry alumni and partners top the list of Western University’s 2018 honorary degree recipients. Congratulations to Dr. Alastair Buchan, Dr. Jon Kelton, MD’73, Dr. Jonathan Meakins, MD’66, and Eric Lindros, who serves as the Honorary Chair of See the Line.
Funding: Ontario funding additional residency positions for medical graduates
April 18, 2018
The Government of Ontario is working with medical schools to create more specialized residency spots this upcoming school year for graduates who did not match to a residency position, ensuring that all unmatched graduates are placed.
Announcement: Ruth Lanius re-appointed as the Harris-Woodman Endowed Chair
April 16, 2018
Dr. Lanius’ research interests focus on studying the neurobiology of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and treatment outcome research examining various pharmacological and psychotherapeutic methods.
Announcement: Nicole Campbell among newest teaching fellows to promote innovative thinking
April 13, 2018
Congratulations to Nicole Campbell, PhD, who as one of Western's Teaching Fellows, will provide educational leadership to the university community through research on teaching and learning.
Announcement: Second iteration of CaRMS results released
April 12, 2018
More than 97 per cent of Schulich Medicine students have matched to a postgraduate residency training program after the two iterations. This year, the majority of Schulich Medicine students matched to family medicine programs. Additionally, all Schulich Medicine postgraduate medical education programs have filled their positions.
Award: Douglas Jones recognized as Science Ambassador
April 11, 2018
Congratulations to Douglas Jones, PhD, who has been named as the 2018 Ronald G. Calhoun Science Ambassador Award recipient from Partners In Research, a national organization committed to improving communication to the general public on the benefits of medical and health research.
Award: Dr. Lena Palaniyappan recognized internationally as a Rising Star
April 09, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Lena Palaniyappan who was awarded the Rising Star Award from the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS).
Media Release: Using lung MRI to see where and why Canadians with asthma have poor disease control
April 04, 2018
Researchers at Western University and McMaster University are developing an innovative lung imaging method that provides a unique window on asthma that is aimed at guiding and personalizing treatment for Canadians with severe, poorly controlled asthma.
Announcement: New leadership structure for Schulich Dentistry
April 04, 2018
Dr. Michael J. Strong announces a new leadership structure for Schulich Dentistry, and the incumbents who will be forming the leadership team. This new structure replaces the previous one in Dentistry effective April 4, 2018.
Award: Dr. Bertha Garcia honoured as a leader in education
April 02, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Bertha Garcia, who has been named as the recipient of the Leadership in Education Award from the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP). The award recognizes a member of the CAP-ACP who has made a significant contribution to the Association’s educational mission.
Announcement: Dr. Frank Beier appointed Chair, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
April 01, 2018
Dr. Frank Beier has been appointed as Chair, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, and effective April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023.
