2018
Media Release: MRI technique shows unique signatures of concussion
December 20, 2018
The research team used a technique that combined multiple brain imaging measures to be able to look at structural and functional information at the same time. The result was a much more sensitive and complete picture of concussion injury.
Awards: Exceptional educators honoured
December 19, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Wickett and Fabiana Crowley, PhD, who were named as this year’s recipients of the Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Certificate of Merit Award for Western University.
Feature: Taking your life back
December 14, 2018
A new research study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University found that meditation can be implemented easily and effectively as a therapy to treat late-life depression and mood related symptoms.
SchulichMedDent Live: Exploring 3D-ultrasound technology
December 12, 2018
Innovation in action. For the most recent episode of SchulichMedDent Live, we were on location at Robarts Research Institute to show how 3D-ultrasound technology is improving care for patients.
Award: Recognizing clinical innovation in Ontario
December 04, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Douglas Fraser on receiving a 2018 Innovation Fund Award in the category of Women and Children from the Innovation Fund Provincial Oversight Committee.
Announcement: Dr. David A. Steven appointed as Chair/Chief, Clinical Neurological Sciences
December 03, 2018
Dr. David A. Steven has been appointed as Chair/Chief, Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and its teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London, effective January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2023.
Anouncement: Dr. John Yoo appointed as Interim Chair/Chief, Paediatrics
November 30, 2018
Dr. John Yoo, has been appointed Interim Chair/Chief, Paediatrics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and its teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London, effective October 18, 2018 to December 31, 2019 or until the position is filled.
Campaign feasibility study provides important insights
November 30, 2018
During the first six months of 2018, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry worked with consulting firm Grenzebach Glier and Associates (GG+A) on a feasibility study focused on a capital fundraising campaign totalling $30 million, which would support significant infrastructure renewal for the School.
New UME curriculum unveiled
November 30, 2018
With physicians expectations changing, the needs, interests, and learning styles of medical students changing, and societies expectations for a greater inclusion of cultural safety in the delivery of health care increasing – medical education must change. Schulich Medicine is embarking on a curriculum renewal for the MD Program to meet the changing needs of society. This transition will begin to be implemented in September 2019 and will continue through phases in the coming years.
Media Release: Researchers examine cost-effectiveness of naloxone in high schools
November 28, 2018
Recognizing that school boards have limited budgets for public health interventions, researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Ivey Business School have used the principles of cost-effectiveness in order to determine whether or not naloxone programs are the best use of resources.
Media Release: Rapid test for E.coli may keep contaminated food off grocery store shelves
November 26, 2018
The goal is to identify E. coli in your food before it ever leaves the processing plant, ensuring that it never makes it to the shelves of your neighbourhood grocery store. A new rapid testing kit developed by researchers at Western is revolutionizing food safety testing by producing results in hours rather than current methods which can take days.
In Memoriam: Dr. J Kenneth Milne
November 22, 2018
With sadness, we share news of the passing of Dr. J Kenneth Milne, longtime faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Media Release: Researchers examine factors to reduce mortality for endocarditis
November 21, 2018
Drs. Michael Silverman, Sharon Koivu and Laura Rodgers showed that both surgery and in-hospital addictions counselling are linked to significantly reduced mortality in injection drug users with a heart valve infection called endocarditis.
Announcement: Dr. Jorge Burneo appointed as the Jack Cowin Chair in Epilepsy Research
November 20, 2018
Dr. Jorge Guillermo Burneo has been appointed as the Jack Cowin Chair in Epilepsy Research, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective November 1, 2018 to October 31, 2023.
Announcement: Dr. James Calvin re-appointed as Chair/Chief, Department of Medicine
November 19, 2018
Dr. James Calvin has been re-appointed as Chair/Chief, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and its teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London, effective November 1, 2018 to October 31, 2023.
Announcement: Ali Khan, PhD, named Canada Research Chair in Computational Neuroimaging
November 15, 2018
Western will be home to three new Canada Research Chairs whose work will have global impact on earthquake disaster preparedness; psychology and brain science; and neuroimaging to help people with epilepsy. Ali Khan, PhD, was named Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Computational Neuroimaging.
Media Release: Pollen DNA provides potential new window for forensic information
November 15, 2018
Bogumil Karas, PhD, is using synthetic biology techniques – the design and construction of new biological entities – in order to develop a method to efficiently capture DNA from pollen grains. Because different plant species are endemic, scientists use pollen to identify their place of origin. In this way, pollen can be used as a forensic tool to link suspects to crime scenes, or to determine the movement of narcotics, for example.
Award: Dr. Rochelle Dworkin named Regional Family Physician of the Year
November 13, 2018
The Regional Family Physician of the Year Award recognizes seven physicians - one from each region of the province - who provide exemplary care to their patients and are passionately involved in activities that contribute to excellence in family medicine.
Award: Grad trainees bring home top prize in Case Competition
November 08, 2018
How might artificial intelligence help to categorize the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to opinions online? That was the thrust of the question put forward by Thales Canada in its latest Student Innovation Championship. With no prior background in computer science, three Western University graduate trainees at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry decided to take a leap and banked on the fact that their critical thinking, thirst for innovation, and ability to think big could lead to success.
Award: Dr. Jorge Burneo named one of 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians
November 06, 2018
Dr. Burneo is the Co-Director of the Epilepsy Program at Western University and London Health Sciences Centre. He is also Co-Director of EpLink, an initiative of the Ontario Brain Institute focused on bringing researchers, clinicians and community members together to improve diagnosis and treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy.
Dr. Mithu Sen appointed Acting Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs
November 06, 2018
Dr. Mithu Sen has been appointed as Acting Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. This will be in addition to her current role as Assistant Dean, Faculty Equity and Wellness.
Awards: SRTP Award winners announced
November 05, 2018
The Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) Committee is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s SRTP awards. Congratulations to Claire Browne, Chloe Gui, and Logan Van Nynatten.
Media Release: Researchers uncover gene that regulates fat accumulation and obesity
November 05, 2018
A new study from Western University showed that regardless of diet, a protein called Pannexin 1 (Panx1) significantly regulates the accumulation of fat in mice. The study, published in Scientific Reports, suggests that a deletion of the Panx1 gene in the early stages of development of mouse fat cells increases the amount of fat accumulated, leading to a higher risk for obesity later in life.
Study: Targeted treatment offers cancer hope
October 31, 2018
A cancer diagnosis is tough enough to hear, but a diagnosis that cancer has spread through the body has often been considered a death sentence. Now an international study, led by Dr. David Palma is challenging that notion.
Research: Miracle spice turmeric ‘no better than nothing’
October 30, 2018
The largest study done to date on human patients shows turmeric is “no better than nothing” in preventing inflammation and complications in patients undergoing elective surgery for aortic aneurysm repair.
In Memoriam: Dr. Graham Chance
October 29, 2018
It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Graham Wilfrid Chance, professor emeritus in the Department of Paediatrics and founder of the Perinatal Outreach Program, now the Maternal Newborn, Child & Youth Network.
Feature: Program eases stress for families with epilepsy
October 25, 2018
Kathy Speechley, PhD, in collaboration with Karen Bax from the the Faculty of Education, will soon begin a three-year study around a community-based family treatment program for children with epilepsy.
Media Release: STOP Narcotics protocol cuts opioid prescribing in half
October 25, 2018
Recognizing the role that opioid prescribing plays in the national opioid crisis, a team of researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have developed a new clinical protocol called STOP Narcotics. A study demonstrating the efficacy of their protocol was presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in Boston, Massachusetts.
Announcement: Dr. Chandlee Dickey appointed as Chair/Chief, Department of Psychiatry
October 11, 2018
Following approval of the Hospitals Boards of Directors, Medical Affairs would like to announce that Dr. Chandlee Dickey has been appointed Chief of the Department of Psychiatry commencing October 15, 2018 to October 14, 2023. You can read more about Dr. Dickey in the shared formal announcement.
Funding: Heart and Stroke Grant enables researchers to study the effect of exercise on the brain
October 10, 2018
Thanks to a recent grant from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Dr. Rob Petrella, Professor at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and a team from the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine will be initiating a community-based exercise program combining high-intensity exercise with mind-motor training with the goal of looking for ways to improve cardiovascular health and cognitive function.
Award: Graduates honoured with prestigious Governor General's Academic Gold Medal
October 09, 2018
For more than 125 years, the Governor General’s Academic Gold Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada. The prestigious medal was awarded to three Western graduates this year, including Dante Capaldi, PhD, and Robert Koch, MESc, from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.
Media Release: Genetic mutation may increase risk of pancreatic cancer in females
October 04, 2018
In a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, researchers have found that mutation of a gene called ATRX may lead to increased risk of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer in females. The study marks the first time a sex-specific genetic risk factor for pancreatic cancer has been identified.
In Memoriam: Dr. Marcelo Kremenchutzky
October 03, 2018
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of faculty member Dr. Marcelo Kremenchutzky on Monday, October 1, 2018.
Announcement: Dr. Jay Rosenfield elected as President of the Medical Council of Canada
September 25, 2018
The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) welcomed Dr. Jay Rosenfield, Vice-Dean of Medical Education at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry as the new Council President. Dr. Rosenfield has served on Council since 2004 and was Vice-President last year.
Announcement: Dr. Candace Gibson appointed Acting Vice Dean, Basic Medical Sciences
September 25, 2018
Effective September 1, 2018, the responsibilities related to the Vice Dean, Basic Medical Sciences role will be overseen and managed by Candace Gibson, PhD, who will be the Acting Vice Dean, Basic Medical Sciences. She will be supported by Susanne Schmid, PhD, Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and Jeff Frisbee, PhD, Chair, Medical Biophysics, and Chair of Chairs of the basic science departments.
Funding: Bringing stigma reduction training online
September 21, 2018
Thanks to a recent grant from AMS Healthcare, Dr. Javeed Sukhera, assistant professor in Psychiatry and Paediatrics is taking his training out of the classroom and into the digital domain.
Announcement: Leadership change for Paediatrics
September 21, 2018
Dr. Michael Rieder has resigned as Chair/Chief of the Department of Paediatrics and Chief of Staff of the Children’s Hospital at LHSC to return to his research and clinical practices, effective September 30, 2018. Dr. John Yoo will assume the role of Interim Chair/Chief of the Department of Paediatrics.
Student Awards: Translational Breast Cancer Research Studentships announced
September 20, 2018
14 trainees are recipients of the 2018-2019 Translational Breast Cancer Research Studentships, a program aimed at enhancing translational research projects focused on the understanding, prevention, tracking and/or treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
Award: Susan Simpson honoured with Western Award of Excellence
September 18, 2018
Congratulations to Susan Simpson, Neuroscience Program Coordinator, who was named a 2018 Western Awards of Excellence recipient, the highest honour for staff member achievement.
Award: Dr. Jane Thornton honoured by the College of Family Physicians of Canada
September 14, 2018
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has named Dr. Jane Thornton as the recipient of the prestigious Murray Stalker Award for 2018. Dr. Thornton is a resident physician, researcher and advocate for physical activity for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
Honours: Four recognized for leadership and scientific creativity by CAHS
September 13, 2018
Congratulations to four of the newest fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Drs. Geoffrey Pickering, Janet Pope, Frank Prato and Emil Schemitsch. CAHS Fellows are nominated by their peers and selected in a competitive process based on their internationally recognized leadership, academic performance, scientific creativity and willingness to serve.
Announcement: Former Dean and supporters of research at Western to be honoured at fall Convocation
September 13, 2018
Dr. Carol Herbert, who served as Dean of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry from 1999 to 2010, and philanthropists Jim and Louise Temerty, strong supports of research at the School, are among those being celebrated this fall when Western University bestows honorary degrees on seven Canadian luminaries at the 312th Convocation.
Award: Logan Van Nynatten named CMHF Award recipient
September 06, 2018
Congratulations to Logan Van Nynatten, Medicine Class of 2020, one of this year's recipients of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award for Medical Students. The Award is given annually to second-year medical students from across the country who have an established track record of community leadership, superior communication skills and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge.
Announcement: Dr. Larry Jacobs appointed as Associate Dean, Windsor
August 31, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Larry Jacobs has been appointed as Associate Dean, Windsor in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective September 1, 2018 until August 31, 2023.
Award: A global leader in medical education research
August 28, 2018
Lorelei Lingard, PhD, has been awarded the 2018 Karolinska Institutet Prize for Research in Medical Education. This international honour recognizes Lingard's contributions to medical education policy in Canada and around the world.
Western welcomes Susan and David Axelrod to Robarts’ Leaders in Innovation Dinner
August 27, 2018
On November 19, 2018, Susan and David Axelrod will join scientists, researchers and community members for the 2018 Leaders in Innovation Dinner hosted by Western University’s Robarts Research Institute. This year’s dinner celebrates research excellence in the field of epilepsy.
Update: Situation concerning Canada and Saudi Arabia
August 08, 2018
Western University continues to monitor the situation concerning Canada and Saudi Arabia. The University's primary focus is how this situation may affect the students involved and our campus community.
Announcement: Dr. Davy Cheng appointed Acting Dean
August 03, 2018
Dr. Davy Cheng will serve as Acting Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry for the period October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
Award: Jeffrey Dixon honoured for excellence in oral biology
July 27, 2018
Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Jeffrey Dixon, PhD, who was honoured by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) as the 2018 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Research in Oral Biology.
Award: New Vanier Scholars explore cardiovascular health, cancer and behavioural neuroscience
July 23, 2018
Three Schulich Medicine & Dentistry trainees are among the recipients of the 2018 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, the Government of Canada’s most prestigious scholarships for doctoral students. Congratulations to Jason Lee, PhD Candidate, Cory Lefebvre, MD/PhD Candidate, and Roger Hudson, PhD Candidate.
Research News: New public health research debunks “grey tsunami”
July 20, 2018
An examination of chronic diseases among Ontarians has uncovered that the volume of multimorbidity is derived from adults as young as 35 years old. Multimorbidity has been associated with increased physician and specialist appointments, medication use, emergency department use and hospitalization.
Announcement: Dr. Shelley McKellar Appointed to the AMS Healthcare Board of Directors
July 13, 2018
Dr. Shelley McKellar has been appointed to the Associated Medical Services Inc. Healthcare Board of Directors.
Funding Announcement: Researchers awarded more than $11 million in CIHR funding
July 11, 2018
From using CRISPR to alter the gut microbiome to looking at how the brain rewires itself in deafness, researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry are the recipients of $11.3 million in project and bridge grant funding announced by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) this week.
Announcement: Dr. Tracey Crumley appointed as Interim Chair/Chief Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
July 10, 2018
Dr. Tracey Crumley has been appointed as the Interim Chair/Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, St. Joseph’s Health Care and London Health Sciences Centre effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 or until the position is filled.
Media Release: New BrainsCAN study rules out major potential target for Alzheimer’s disease drugs
July 09, 2018
An unexpected result discovered by neuroscientists won’t prevent Alzheimer’s disease, but it potentially rules out a major treatment focus that drug manufacturers – and researchers around the world – have been targeting for years in the fight against the debilitating disease.
Announcement: Successful results from the Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP)
July 09, 2018
Congratulations to all the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry undergraduate and graduate programs on their successful results from the Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP) in 2018. This review is undertaken once every seven years and is completed by the Quality Assurance Council of Ontario.
Announcement: Candace Gibson, PhD has been extended as Assistant Dean (BMSUE)
July 06, 2018
Candace Gibson, PhD has been extended as Assistant Dean, Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Education (BMSUE), Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
Award: Corey Baron, PhD, receives 2018 Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award
July 03, 2018
The Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award program provides funding to new researchers to recognize, promote and support work that is innovative, impacts positively on the learning environment and has potential to be of significance to society.
Alumni News: Dr. Andrea Sereda named Top 40 Under 40
June 28, 2018
Congratulations to Alumna Dr. Andrea Sereda, BSc '03, MD ’07, who was named as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2018. The recognition honours Canada's outstanding leaders under 40 years of age.
Award: Gregor Reid receives Murray Award for Career Achievement
June 27, 2018
Dr. Gregor Reid, a pioneer in the field of human microbiome and probiotics research, has been awarded with the 2018 Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM) Murray Award for Career Achievement.
Honouring 23 faculty and staff for an outstanding 25 years of service
June 27, 2018
Congratulations to the 23 Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty and staff who were recently honoured at the Western University long-service award ceremony. This award marks an impressive milestone of 25 years of servicing Western
Award: Dr. Evelyn Vingilis recognized nationally for impact on road safety in Canada
June 25, 2018
Congratulations Dr. Evelyn Vingilis, psychologist and Professor with the Departments of Family Medicine and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals.
Memo to faculty and staff: Process to appoint Acting Dean
June 25, 2018
In this memorandum, Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Janice Deakin, PhD, outlines the process for appointing an Acting Dean while the full search for the next Dean of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is undertaken.
Announcement: Dr. Subrata Chakrabarti named Geographic Leader for Asia
June 25, 2018
Dr. Subrata Chakrabarti has been named Geographic Leader for Asia, Internationalization, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, from July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2021.
Announcement: Dr. Michael J. Strong moving on to new role as president of CIHR
June 20, 2018
Today, the Honorable Minister of Health, Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced that Dr. Michael J. Strong, Dean of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, has been appointed as the President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research effective October 1, 2018. Dr. Strong will step down from his role as Dean effective September 30, 2018.
Announcement: Dr. Bob Kiaii re-appointed as Ray and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation, Department of Surgery
June 14, 2018
Dr. Bob Kiaii has been re-appointed as the Ray and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation in the Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023.
Media Release: CANet-funded project helps eliminate syncope hospitalizations
June 12, 2018
Paramedics in Calgary and surrounding areas are now able to increase capacity in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, thanks to the CANet-funded project, CASMER, Community Alternatives for Syncope Management in the Emergency Room. CANet is housed at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.
Media Release: Research shows if your eyes wrinkle when you smile or frown, you appear more sincere
June 11, 2018
Researcher led by Dr. Julio Martinez-Trujillo has shown that our brains are pre-wired to perceive wrinkles around the eyes as conveying more intense and more sincere emotions. This eye-wrinkle feature, called the Duchenne marker, occurs across multiple facial expressions, including smiles, expressions associated with pain, and—as found by these researchers—expressions of sadness.
Announcement: Dr. Chandlee Dickey appointed as Chair/Chief, Department of Psychiatry
May 29, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Chandlee Dickey for being appointed as the Chair/Chief, Department of Psychiatry at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and its teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, effective October 15, 2018 to October 14, 2023.
Media Release: Gene from a 400 million year-old fish provides clues about HIV
May 24, 2018
Stephen Barr, PhD, and his team are studying the origins of a gene that first emerged in marine life hundreds of millions of years ago. This gene gives rise to an anti-viral protein that has the potential to block HIV and is providing insight into both how the viruses and the immune system has evolved.
Feature Article: Discovery Week brings medical students to Southwestern Ontario communities
May 22, 2018
Discovery Week has been creating opportunities for medical students to experience rural and regional health care across southwestern Ontario for the past two decades. Again this year, 170 first year medical students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be in close to 30 communities across the region to receive hands-on learning experiences.
Dr. Tarek Loubani Update
May 15, 2018
As many of you may have heard, Dr. Tarek Loubani, a faculty member at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry was injured by a gunshot yesterday while providing medical care in the Gaza Strip. Dr. Loubani has been in contact with us today and is safe and doing well.
Award: Dr. Clive Friedman nationally recognized for contributions to dental care
May 09, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Clive Friedman, adjunct professor, for being recognized with the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Distinguished Service Award. This award is given to recognize outstanding contributions to the dental profession, the dental community or the oral health of Canadians at large.
Feature Article: Celebrating the Medicine Class of 2018 with Emma Ali
May 08, 2018
Emma Ali, Medicine Class of 2018, is graduating this month with pride, gratitude and optimism about her future in family medicine. She feels well prepared to pay it forward and embrace all the exciting challenges she will encounter as a trainee, mentor and physician.
Award: Gilles Lajoie recognized for remarkable achievements in biological science
May 07, 2018
Congratulations to Gilles Lajoie, PhD, professor in the department of Biochemistry, who was recently awarded the CNPN-Tony Pawson Proteomics Award from the Canadian National Proteomics Network.
Announcement: Shawn Li renewed as Canada Research Chair
May 07, 2018
Congratulations to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Shawn Li, PhD, whose CRC in the Molecular and Epigenetic Basis of Cancer was renewed and moved from a Tier 2 to a Tier 1.
Conditions of Appointment document approved
May 04, 2018
On May 2, Dr. Davy Cheng, Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs, and Chair, Conditions of Appointment for Physicians Steering Committee, announced that final approval of the 2017 Conditions of Appointment for Physicians (CAP) document was obtained from Western University’s Board of Governors on April 26, 2018.
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.
Award: Dr. Tim Doherty honoured by CAPM&R
March 29, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Timothy Doherty, Chair/Chief of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for being named the 2018 Award of Merit Recipient from the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Doherty is being honoured for his contribution to the field of Physiatry.
Awards: 2018 PARO Award recipients
March 28, 2018
Congratulations to the 2018 PARO (Professional Association of Residents of Ontario) Award Recipients from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Dr. Parham Rasoulinejad, assistant professor, Department of Surgery; Dr. Daniel Pepe, PGY3, Department of Family Medicine; and Amanda Sauvé, Medicine class of 2018.
Awards: Western announces Distinguished University Professors and Faculty Scholars
March 27, 2018
Four professors are the latest recipients of Distinguished University Professorships (DUP), including Dale Laird, PhD, from the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology. Western also selected 15 Faculty Scholars to recognize their significant achievements in teaching and research, including four from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry: Qingping Feng, PhD, Physiology and Pharmacology; Lauren Flynn, PhD, Anatomy & Cell Biology (joint appointment with the Faculty of Engineering); Steven Laviolette, PhD, Anatomy & Cell Biology; and Dr. Walter Siqueira, Dentistry and Biochemistry.
Announcement: Dr. Margaretha Rebel appointed as Associate Dean, Office of Learner Equity & Wellness
March 27, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Margaretha Rebel has been appointed as Associate Dean, Office of Learner Equity & Wellness, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2023.
Feature: The Paralympics demonstrate the importance of Rehabilitation Medicine
March 16, 2018
Dr. Adam Kassam, Chief Resident in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, reflects on how the Paralympics can inspire medical professionals and inform medical education.
Campus News: International PhD students see relief in tuition change
March 16, 2018
Starting in Fall Term 2018, all current and new international PhD students will be charged the same tuition as their domestic counterparts.
Feature Article: 3D Printed Stethoscope saves lives
March 16, 2018
A 3D-printed stethoscope costs $3 to produce and can be a lifesaver in areas of the world where other medical technology is scarce. Dr. Tarek Loubani and his team developed open-source software that makes the technology both affordable and accessible.
Award: Dr. Homer Yang recognized for his contribution to anesthesia research and teaching
March 13, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Homer Yang, Chair/Chief of the Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine who has been named as a Gold Medal Award winner from the Canadian Anesthesiologist’s Society. The medal is the highest award of the Society given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to anesthesia in Canada through teaching, research, professional practice or leadership.
Announcement: Dr. Alison Allan appointed as Chair, Anatomy and Cell Biology
March 13, 2018
Dr. Alison Allan has been appointed as Chair, Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective February 1, 2018 until June 30, 2023.
Trainees to showcase research communication skills at Western’s 3MT final
March 12, 2018
Congratulations to the three trainees at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Robarts Research Institute who placed as Top 20 finalists for Western University's campus-wide Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition - Jacqueline Chevalier, Ariel Frame and Claire Vannelli.
Awards: Four researchers recipients of Ontario's Early Researcher Awards
March 07, 2018
Four early career researchers across four different departments at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry were awarded Early Researcher Awards from the Government of Ontario. Congratulations to Kelly Anderson, PhD, Jimmy Dikeakos, PhD, Stephen Renaud, PhD, and John Ronald, PhD. These awards give funding to new researchers to build their research teams investigating important health care questions related to cancer, HIV, mental illness and pregnancy complications.
Award: Judy Bornais recognized as 3M National Teaching Fellow
March 05, 2018
Congratulations to Judy Bornais, a professor in University of Windsor’s Nursing program, and a faculty member and educator at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Campus, who was recognized as a 3M National Teaching Fellow by STLHE.
Schulich Medicine CaRMS match results signify strong sense of social accountability by students
March 05, 2018
On March 1, medical students from across Canada learned their residency match results as the first iteration of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) process became available.
Funding: CANet funds arrhythmia research projects across Canada
February 20, 2018
The Cardiac Arrhythmia Network of Canada (CANet), housed at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, and its partners announced funding of 10 research grants, including two at Western, totaling over $4.4 million with an additional $10 million in matching funds
Schulich Dentistry education programs receive accreditation status
February 16, 2018
Schulich Dentistry underwent an accreditation process in 2017, receiving approved accreditation status across the four dental education programs – Doctor of Dental Surgery, Internationally Trained Dentists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Graduate Orthodontics.
Windsor Campus: Recognizing the 2018 Awards of Excellence recipients
February 15, 2018
Congratulations to the 2018 Award of Excellence recipients for their outstanding contributions and leadership to the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Windsor Campus.
Feature Article: Can the heart be mechanically replaced?
February 14, 2018
Just in time for Valentine's Day Shelley McKellar, PhD, explores the history of mechanical hearts in her new book, Artificial Hearts. McKellar, the Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine, says we live in a society where people have a fascination with the idea of replaceable parts.
Award: Project wins AAMC 'Best in Class' two years in a row
February 13, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Mithu Sen, Assistant Dean, Faculty Equity & Wellness, for her peer-reviewed international American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) 'Best in Class' Award for Innovation, Resilience, and Wellness in Faculty.
Awards: Faculty Support for Research in Education grant recipients announced
February 09, 2018
Faculty Support for Research in Education (FSRE) grants facilitate and enable scholarship in education at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry that has the potential to improve the state of knowledge and inform educational practice in medicine, dentistry, or the basic sciences.
Announcement: Researcher receives inaugural Early Career Award from the Society for Neural Control of Movement
February 02, 2018
Congratulations to Andrew Pruszynski, PhD, who is recognized for outstanding contributions that have significantly advanced understanding of the neural control of movement.
Announcement: David Cechetto appointed to the Order of Ontario
January 31, 2018
Congratulations to David Cechetto, PhD, who will be appointed to the Order of Ontario later this month. Cechetto is being honoured for his pioneering research and for his work in the health care sector in Rwanda.
Feature Article: Autism and The Little Prince
January 29, 2018
For Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, the classic children's book The Little Prince holds a special place in her heart. The main character always reminds her of her brother, Thomas, who lives with autism and was the main source of inspiration for her recent publication about the book's connection to the disorder.
Funding: CIHR Project Grant recipients announced
January 24, 2018
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) today announced more than $8.6 million in research funding through their project grants program for 13 projects across Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute
Western News: Hair samples provide window into refugee stress
January 19, 2018
Youth affected by the Syrian war were part of a study conducted at Robarts Research Institute to measure cortisol levels in their hair, a biomarker to assess their stress levels and the impact of an intervention programs being offered to them through humanitarian aid.
Announcement: Associate Dean Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
January 17, 2018
Dr. Michael J. Strong is pleased to announce that Dr. Susanne Schmid has been appointed as the Associate Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022.
Media Release: Research uncovers new link between head trauma, CTE and ALS
January 15, 2018
Dr. Michael Strong and his team at Robarts Research Institute have uncovered a unique neurobiological pathway triggered by head trauma which underlies both Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Funding: Researcher receives New Investigator Grant in Maternal, Reproductive, Child and Youth Health
January 10, 2018
Congratulations to Stephen Renaud, PhD, who will be studying the role of immune cells in the uterus in regulating placental blood flow and fetal health.
In Memoriam: Dr. James McAuley
January 03, 2018
Dr. James McAuley, a professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and researcher at Western’s Bone & Joint Institute, died Dec. 28 following a battle against a brain tumour. The university’s flag will be lowered today at 11 a.m. in his memory.
Dr. Peter Fowler appointed to the Order of Canada
January 02, 2018
Dr. Fowler is an internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Surgery at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. He was the co-founder and former medical director of the Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic at Western and has served as Chief Medical Officer to Canadian National teams at Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
Announcement: Interim Chair/Chief, Psychiatry
January 02, 2018
The London Health Sciences Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Care London and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have undertaken a collaborative model to fill the interim leadership of the Department of Psychiatry which will include Dr. Sandra Northcott as Interim Chief of Psychiatry at St. Joseph’s and Drs. Sarah Jarmain and Bill Sischek as Interim Co-Chief’s at LHSC.
