December
Feature: Tackling London’s health challenges through community-engaged learning
December 21, 2021
A community-engaged learning course for undergraduate medical science students is connecting learners with the London community to address some of the Forest City’s pressing health issues.
Honour: Dr. Vladimir Hachinski acknowledged at T.S. Srinivasan Knowledge Conclave in India
December 21, 2021
Dr. Vladimir Hachinski was recently honoured at the T.S. Srinivasan Knowledge Conclave in India in recognition of his contributions to neuroscience research.
Feature: Novel approach to COVID-19 vaccine shows early promise
December 20, 2021
Early studies in mice show a potential vaccine developed by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers could produce stronger and longer lasting immunity to fight against variants.
News: Staff recognized for going ‘above and beyond’
December 17, 2021
Melanie Katsivo Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, is a 2021 recipient of the annual Western Award of Excellence.
Announcement: Dr. Michael Motolko’s appointment as Chair/Chief, Department of Ophthalmology extended
December 17, 2021
Dr. Michael Motolko’s appointment as Chair/Chief, Department of Ophthalmology in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London has been extended. The additional term is effective December 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, or until a new Chair is appointed, whichever is sooner.
Honour: Dr. Michael Rieder named British Pharmacological Society Fellow
December 17, 2021
Dr. Michael Rieder has been named a Fellow by the British Pharmacological Society for his contributions to pharmacology research.
Learner Perspectives: Medical student Ziad Sabaa-Ayoun on the power of conversation
December 16, 2021
As Ziad Sabaa-Ayoun completes his fourth year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, he’s reflecting on the power of conversation that he’s enjoyed through his podcast, Multipotent MD, through patient care, and with his mentors and colleagues.
Announcement: Dr. David Driman appointed Chair/Chief of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
December 16, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Dr. David Driman has been appointed as the Chair/Chief of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2026.
Feature: Contributing to a mental health-informed community
December 15, 2021
Dr. Jennifer Grbevski, PGY4 and Psychiatry Chief Resident, is passionate about improving mental health care in her hometown of Windsor.
Honour: Bridget Ryan named AMS Fellow in Compassion and Artificial Intelligence
December 15, 2021
Bridget Ryan, PhD, was named a 2021 Research Fellow in Compassion and Artificial Intelligence by AMS Healthcare.
Feature: Adding layers of understanding
December 14, 2021
Sasha Dowhayko, Medicine Class of 2022, draws on his experiences in nursing, psychiatric care and community health outreach on his journey to becoming a physician.
Feature: Facilitating a collaborative learning process
December 13, 2021
Dr. Nicole Hugel’s passion for medical education has led her back to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry as a faculty member and a student in the Master of Health Professions Education program.
Feature: Study dispels harmful gender dysphoria myth
December 09, 2021
A first-of-its-kind study by Greta Bauer, PhD, and her team at Trans Youth CAN! dispels a controversial gender dysphoria theory that activists and experts have called inaccurate and harmful to transgender people.
Funding: Drs. Glenn Bauman, Richard Kim awarded funding from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
December 09, 2021
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry are among the recipients of new funding from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR).
Feature: Artificial intelligence helps improve outcomes for depression treatment
December 08, 2021
Shehzad Ali, PhD, was the lead health economist on a first-of-its-kind clinical trial that shows the benefits of AI for mental health care.
Feature: SEED grows education capacity at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
December 08, 2021
The Schulich Education Enhancement Division is building capacity to create high-impact, innovative and student-centred learning experiences so students can thrive and grow.
News: Researchers receive Arthritis Society funding
December 07, 2021
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Professors Joy MacDermid, PhD, and David Holdsworth, PhD, have been awarded research funding through the Arthritis Society's Ignite Research Grant.
Schulich Medicine alumna named among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
December 03, 2021
Dr. Teresa Purzner, MD’09, was recognized for her impact in paediatric cancer research and neurosurgery, and her achievements in business.
Research: New study led by Jason Gilliland reveals pandemic impact on Canadian youth
December 03, 2021
Positive coping strategies saved teens during COVID-19 first wave,
News: Saumik Biswas pitching business at Western Angels’ Demo Day
December 02, 2021
Saumik Biswas, PhD, is pitching his medical technology company, Tenomix, to potential investors as part of Western Angels’ Demo Day.
World AIDS Day: Jessica Prodger, PhD, helps bring HIV cure within reach
December 01, 2021
Prodger, a professor of immunology and microbiology at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, is a co-lead investigator in Weill Cornell Medicine’s new five-year, US $28.5 million Martin Delaney Collaboratory grant from the NIH.
