June
Western and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry mourn the loss of a medical student
June 27, 2019
The Western community is mourning the death of Feng (David) Xu, 26, a Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry student, who died Monday, June 24, in Toronto, after a battle with cancer.
Award: Dr. David Spence named to the Order of Canada
June 27, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. David Spence, BA’65, MD’70, who has been appointed to the Order of Canada along with 83 outstanding individuals from across the country. One of Canada’s highest honours, it recognizes trailblazers who have enriched the lives of others and made a difference to the country.
Research: Scientists look to defuse cardiac 'time bomb'
June 25, 2019
Researchers may have unlocked the mystery of aortic aneurysms. Scientists at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute have shown a recognized process in cancer biology is causing cells to become destructive and eat away at the surrounding muscle tissue, weakening the aortic wall.
Award: Dr. John Denstedt honoured for lifetime achievement
June 24, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. John Denstedt, Professor at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, who was honoured with the Karl Storz Lifetime Achievement Award from the Endourological Society. Awarded annually, this international award recognizes a senior endourologist whose lifetime contributions have had a major impact in the field.
Feature: Celebrating the Dentistry Class of 2019 with Pari Dabas
June 20, 2019
During the past four years, Pari Dabas, Dentistry Class of 2019, created lasting friendships, enjoyed a whole host of experiences that have helped her grow personally and professionally, enriched the community and student experience of her alma mater and developed the skills she needs to pursue a career as a dentist.
Awards: Dentistry faculty internationally recognized for oral health research
June 19, 2019
Congratulations to Drs. Walter Siqueira and Jeffrey Dixon who received international recognition for their work in Dental Research. Both Drs. Dixon and Siqueira were presented awards as part of the International & American Associations for Dental Research (IADR) General Session and Exhibition in Vancouver on June 19.
Awards: Faculty honoured for Academic Leadership
June 19, 2019
Congratulations to Drs. Jay Rosenfield and Robin Walker who received awards for Academic Leadership from the Pediatric Chairs of Canada (PCC). PCC is dedicated to providing national leadership in paediatric research and education to promote the health and health care of children and youth.
Awards: Physiology and Pharmacology faculty recognized for excellence in research
June 18, 2019
Congratulations to Peter Chidiac, PhD, and Peter Stathopulos, PhD, both honoured by the Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics for their exceptional contributions to research in the field of pharmacology.
Announcement: Gregory Dekaban, PhD, appointed Acting Chair, Microbiology & Immunology
June 18, 2019
Gregory Dekaban, PhD, has been appointed as Acting Chair, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 or until a new Chair is appointed.
Funding: London scientists key players in national dementia strategy
June 17, 2019
Researchers in London have been awarded $1.345 million over five years through the second phase of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), announced as part of Canada’s national dementia strategy. CCNA is a collaborative research program tackling the challenge of dementia and other neurodegenerative illnesses.
Announcement: Four new CRCs announced
June 17, 2019
Congratulations to Shehzad Ali, PhD, Corey Baron, PhD, Grace Parraga, PhD, and Marco Prado, PhD, who have been named among Western’s nine new Canada Research Chairs (CRCs). The Canada Research Chairs Program aims to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds. With this announcement, there are now 1,836 Canada research chairs at universities across Canada.
Feature: Celebrating Convocation with PhD graduate Safee Mian
June 14, 2019
Safee Mian, PhD'19, is applying his basic science training to a career in management consultancy. He says graduate school provides highly transferable skills. "There is a demand for professionals who can analyze data, solve problems, think on their feet and successfully manage projects."
Feature: Celebrating the BMSc Class of 2019 with Megan DeWeerd
June 13, 2019
Megan DeWeerd, BMSc'19, is part of the first cohort of students graduating this June with an Honors Specialization in Biochemistry and Cancer Biology.
Feature: Exploring the current landscape of arts and humanities in medical education
June 06, 2019
Can jazz help a future physician better interact with patients? Can reflective writing improve physician resilience? These are questions that Lorelei Lingard, PhD, co-lead Tracy Moniz, PhD, and an international team of researchers will explore in a scoping review of arts and humanities in medical education for the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Media Release: Researchers examine gender-based differences in physician burnout
June 05, 2019
A crucial step to successfully improve clinician well-being is recognizing how gender-related differences impact physician burnout. Dr. Javeed Sukhera examines why investigating these differences with scientific rigor is critical.
Media Release: Research examines how diet can influence memory-formation
June 04, 2019
A new study shows how the brain controls what information becomes memories and the role diet and obesity play in these formations. Published in the journal Trends in Neuroscience, the study describes the critical importance of perineuronal nets, structures that enmesh certain neurons in the brain, in protecting the neuron and regulating how often the brain turns experiences into memories.
Feature: Discovery sharpens ovarian cancer diagnosis
June 03, 2019
Anatomy & Cell Biology PhD Candidate Dylan Dieters-Castator said newly discovered protein biomarkers could soon help oncologists more accurately differentiate between two types of ovarian cancers, allowing for more precise treatment options.
