Stipends available for Summer Research Training Program
October 31, 2019
The Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) enables medical students to pursue research interests by working under the supervision of a faculty member during the summer months. Proposals for clinical or basic science research projects are due to the School’s Research Office by December 9.
In Memoriam: Dr. Gerald Zanvil Wright
October 30, 2019
It is with sadness that we share news that Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Zanvil Wright – professor emeritus at Schulich Dentistry and a passionate local and international advocate of dental training in pediatric practice – has died.
Media Release: Using probiotics to protect honey bees against fatal disease
October 30, 2019
A group of researchers at Western and Lawson combined their expertise in probiotics and bee biology to supplement honey bee food with probiotics, in the form a BioPatty, in their experimental apiaries. The aim was to see what effect probiotics would have on honey bee health.
Award: Dr. Vivian McAlister wins lifetime achievement award in transplantation
October 29, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Vivian McAlister, recipient of the 2019 Canadian Society of Transplantation Lifetime Achievement Award. He’s being honoured for outstanding contributions to developing transplantation activities in Canada.
In Memoriam: Dr. Paul Polak, MD’58, DSc’08
October 25, 2019
Dr. Paul Polak, MD’58, DSc’08, 2018 awardee of an Alumni of Distinction Award at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, reinvented himself in his late 40s into what would now be called a social entrepreneur. His modest ambition: to eradicate rural poverty from Belize to Bangladesh. Dr. Polak, died of heart disease Oct. 10 in Denver at age 86. (Via the Wall Street Journal)
Award: Dr. Ruth Lanius touted for military health research
October 24, 2019
Dr. Ruth Lanius is the recipient of the 2019 Banting Award for Military Health Research from the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research. Her research uses advanced imaging technology to study brain activity and neural connections in post-traumatic stress disorder.
Awards: Researchers honoured for innovation milestones
October 23, 2019
Several researchers from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry were acknowledged at the annual WORLDiscoveries Vanguard Awards. The awards highlight business achievements related to innovative discoveries, including securing patents or having technology licensed by industry partners.
Announcement: Dr. Sandra Northcott has been appointed as Associate Dean, Learner Equity & Wellness
October 22, 2019
Dr. Sandra Northcott, has been appointed as Associate Dean, Learner Equity & Wellness, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from December 1, 2019 – November 30, 2024.
Honours: MD/PhD student Kara Ruicci named to Business London’s 20 in Their 20s List
October 21, 2019
Congratulations to MD/PhD student Kara Ruicci on being named to Business London’s Twenty in Their 20s List for 2019. The acknowledgement honours young people across the city who are leaders and changemakers in their respective industries.
Research: Involuntary admission for psychosis higher among some first-generation ethnic minority groups
October 15, 2019
A new study by Kelly Anderson, PhD, and her team demonstrates that involuntary admission due to first-time diagnosis of psychosis is higher among some first-generation ethnic minority groups, particularly African and Caribbean migrants.
Announcement: Dr. Amit Garg has been re-appointed as the Dr. Adam Linton Chair in Kidney Health Analytics
October 11, 2019
Dr. Amit Garg, has been re-appointed as the Dr. Adam Linton Chair in Kidney Health Analytics at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024.
Award: Michael Iacocca, MSc'19, honoured with Governor General's Gold Medal
October 10, 2019
Congratulations to Michael Iacocca, MSc'19, who was awarded a Governor General's Gold Medal. The Gold Medals recognize outstanding scholarly achievement and are awarded to students who receive the highest academic standing at the graduate level.
Media Release: New study advances quest to better understand consciousness
October 10, 2019
In a new study published today by Nature Communications, Adrian Owen, PhD, and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge compared the brain states of patients who are in a vegetative state with those of healthy participants who were anaesthetized. The aim is to identifying a specific brain state that is associated with consciousness and conversely, a specific brain state that is indicative on unconsciousness.
News: Western to kickoff United Way campaign
October 08, 2019
Western will kick off its 2019 United Way campaign with a little chili and cornbread. Show Your Local Love Fest is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday on Concrete Beach where for a $5 donation you can grab lunch and enjoy some music.
Honours: Drs. Heather MacKenzie and Javeed Sukhera named Top 20 Under 40
October 07, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Heather MacKenzie and Dr. Javeed Sukhera for being named to London’s Top 20 Under 40 for 2019, as identified by London Inc. magazine. The honour is given to young leaders who are making a difference in the community.
Announcement: Dr. P. Andrea Lum has been appointed as Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs
October 07, 2019
Dr. P. Andrea Lum, has been appointed as Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University for a five-year term effective January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024.
Funding: Ontario Research Fund supports early researchers and infrastructure at Western
October 04, 2019
Today, the Ontario government announced $2.2 million in support of research at Western University. The funds support important health research projects at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry through the Early Researcher Awards and the Ontario Research Fund (ORF) Infrastructure Fund.
Media Release: Researchers unlock potential to use CRISPR to alter the microbiome
October 04, 2019
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry have developed a new way to deliver the DNA-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 into microorganisms in the lab, providing a way to efficiently launch a targeted attack on specific bacteria.
Announcement: Dr. Amardeep Thind has been re-appointed as Director, Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health
October 03, 2019
Dr. Amardeep Thind, has been re-appointed as Director, Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2024.
News: Western moves up in Maclean’s rankings
October 02, 2019
Western rose one spot from last year, landing at No. 7 in the 2020 Maclean’s University Rankings, released Oct. 3. In the Medical Doctoral category-by-category breakdown, Western ranked highest in scholarship and bursaries (No. 3), student satisfaction (No. 4) and student services (No. 6).
Funding: NIH Grant supports genome editing cancer immunotherapy research
October 01, 2019
A new NIH grant will allow John Ronald, PhD, and his team to develop tools to better monitor how CRISPR-modified cancer immunotherapies move through a patient's system. Ronald says their imaging technologies could provide the critical data needed to understand individual patient response by actually visualizing where these cells go within the body.
Alumni News: CARL revolutionizing audiology education
October 01, 2019
Susan Scollie, Director of the National Centre for Audiology, and Rob Koch, MESc (Biomedical Engineering)’18 founder and president of AHead Simulations, with some of the CARL patient simulators being used for research, training and product demonstrations.
