Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Update: Province-wide shutdown
December 22, 2020
Further to the communication from Western’s Provost and VP Operations outlining the University’s planned response to the province-wide lockdown, we want to confirm details as it relates to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry programs.
Student Perspectives: PhD Candidate Olivia Ghosh-Swaby on football and women in sport
December 21, 2020
Olivia Ghosh-Swaby, PhD Candidate in Neuroscience, is a strong advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in academia and sport. "Football is another chance to provide continued athletic competition and to build a community for women."
Feature: Western students supply stroke rehabilitation kits for patients feeling the absence of in-person care
December 18, 2020
Ganathyashan Chelliahpillai and Varunaavee Sivashanmugathas, BMSc Class of 2021, launched StrokeSMaRT to mitigate the loss of in-person stroke rehabilitation programs.
Research News: New research underscores the importance of the measles vaccine
December 17, 2020
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry have shown that the measles virus can infect and kill a type of white blood cell known as MAIT cells, potentially compromising a person’s ability to fight other infections. The research underscores the importance of vaccination against the measles virus.
Announcement: Four new Canada Research Chairs named at Western, one renewed
December 16, 2020
Kelly Anderson has been selected as the Canada Research Chair in Public Mental Health Research at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Joy MacDermid was named as the CRC in Musculoskeletal Health Outcomes and Knowledge Translation. Andrew Pruszynski was also renewed as the CRC in Sensorimotor Neuroscience.
Award: Honouring exceptional commitment in a year of change
December 15, 2020
The 2020 Western Award of Excellence represents the highest honour for staff achievement at the university. Richard Gibson, Director of Operations at The Imaging Pathogens for Knowledge Translation (ImPaKT) Facility, has been selected as one of this year's recipients.
Research News: Exploring the experiences of trans and non-binary Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic
December 15, 2020
A new survey led by researchers at Western University is exploring the experiences of trans and non-binary Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic – statistics that until now were largely invisible in the Canadian data. The first reports shown that during the pandemic, more than 30 per cent of trans and non-binary Canadians had interruptions to health care and one in ten avoided COVID-19 testing/care.
Research News: Improving quality of life for patients with Frontotemporal Dementia
December 11, 2020
Dr. Elizabeth Finger is working to test behavioural and pharmacologic treatments for patients with Frontotemporal Dementia with the hope of reversing deficits in emotional processing and empathy.
Announcement: Drs. Ram Singh and Craig Campbell re-appointed as Interim Co-Chair/Chiefs of the Department of Paediatrics
December 10, 2020
Drs. Ram Singh and Craig Campbell will continue to serve as Co-Chairs/Chiefs of the Department of Paediatrics from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, or until a permanent Chair/Chief is appointed.
Award: 2020 Lawson Impact Awards announced
December 09, 2020
Drs. Chris McIntyre, Cheryl Forchuk and Bekim Sadikovic were named among this year’s recipients of the Impact Awards from Lawson Health Research Institute.
Award: Trainee wins top oral presentation from Clinician Investigator Trainee Association
December 09, 2020
Kara Ruicci, MD/PhD, Class of 2022, received the Top Oral Presentation Award at the Clinician Investigator Trainee Association 2020 general meeting.
Announcement: Inaugural Neil McKenzie Chair in Cardiac Care appointed
December 03, 2020
Dr. Geoffrey Pickering has been appointed as the inaugural Neil McKenzie Chair in Cardiac Care, effective January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2025.
Research News: Molecule found in green tea may block negative effects of chronic cannabis use
December 02, 2020
Steven Laviolette, PhD, and his team have found a compound called L-theanine, derived from green tea leaves, protected rats against the negative psychiatric side-effects of THC.
Feature: A shared journey, a shared dream
December 02, 2020
Born just thirteen months apart, brothers John and Zayya Zendo, Medicine Class of 2024, have always had a close bond. As they embark on their first year of medical school at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry together, their bond is strengthened over their shared dream.
Award: Dual honours for a remarkable physician
December 02, 2020
Dr. Michael Silverman, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases and Chair of the Infectious Diseases Division at the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, is the recipient of both the Joint Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) Award and the St. Joseph’s MAC Award. It’s the first time an individual has won two MAC awards in the same year.
Feature: Enriching the trainee experience
December 02, 2020
Dr. Ian Brown is passionate about helping students excel in their journey between the classroom and clinical practise.
Feature: Medical training leaves a lasting impact in Windsor
December 01, 2020
A new research study shows that the Windsor community is feeling the positive impacts of the Schulich Medicine Windsor Campus in many ways – from civic pride to improved health care.
Q&A: Lisa Saksida honoured as a powerful advocate for women in STEM
December 01, 2020
Lisa Saksida, BrainsCAN co-scientific director, has been recognized by the Women's Executive Netowrk (WXN) as a powerful advocate for women in STEM and a leader in neuroscience research.
Feature: Patient-inspired care and research
December 01, 2020
Resident alumna Dr. Heather MacKenzie cares for patients living with brain and spinal cord injuries. She is developing a tool that will accurately predict who is at risk of long-term concussion symptoms, so patients receive the right treatment at the right time.
Honour: Dr. Carol Herbert appointed to Order of Canada
December 01, 2020
Former Dean of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Dr. Carol Herbert, has been awarded Canada's highest civilian honour for her contributions to clinical and academic medicine.
