November
Award: Alumni receive recognition from College of Family Physicians of Canada
November 26, 2021
Dr. Rick Glazier, MD’79, received the Lifetime Achievement in Family Medicine Research Award and Dr. Jane Philpott, MD’84, was presented with the W. Victor Johnston Award.
Funding: Researchers awarded $2M to study genetic links between diabetes and osteoarthritis
November 25, 2021
Matthew Grol, PhD, and co-investigators will study the genetic causes behind sarcopenia, a condition associated with Type 2 diabetes and osteoarthritis, thanks to a Diabetes Mechanisms and Translational Solutions Team Grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Feature: Building strong relationships
November 25, 2021
Dr. Ali Tassi is committed to supporting learners and championing forward-thinking educational initiatives as a faculty member, mentor and leader.
Award: Ontario College of Family Physicians celebrates outstanding physicians
November 24, 2021
Dr. Laura Lyons was recognized with the Regional Family Physician of the Year award and Drs. Sharon Bal and Andrea Chittle received the 2021 Award of Excellence.
Feature: Lost in translation
November 24, 2021
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry are expanding the genetic code to better understand disease.
Expert explainer: COVID-19 vaccines for kids
November 19, 2021
Dr. Michelle Barton-Forbes offers facts and insights about vaccinating children against COVID-19.
Feature: A place to thrive
November 17, 2021
Pam Bere helps learners at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry thrive. A long-time staff member at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, she has been counselling medicine and dentistry learners for the past 14 years.
Research News: Global study offers new insight on heart valve surgery
November 16, 2021
Researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute played a leading role in a new global study that will change the way surgeons repair leaky valves in the heart.
Learner Perspectives: Dental student Vlad Podskalniy on improving access to oral health care
November 16, 2021
Through research, Vlad Podskalniy is trying to capture a fuller picture of the specific barriers to dental care faced by different population groups in London.
News: New award increases access to MD+
November 12, 2021
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is launching a new award for MD+ students to support them in enriching their medical education with interdisciplinary, experiential learning.
Learner Perspectives: BMSc student Pam Dorjee on vaccine manufacturing
November 10, 2021
Inspired by the experiences of her family members working in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, BMSc student Pam Dorjee is pursuing an internship placement with Sanofi Pasteur focused on vaccine manufacturing.
Feature: Seeking answers about COVID-19 and its impact on Black communities in Canada
November 10, 2021
Feeling the burden to better understand COVID-19 and the devastating effect it is having on Black communities in Canada, Dr. Michelle Barton-Forbes partnered with colleagues on the seroMARK research study.
Award: Medical students recognized for summer research achievements
November 08, 2021
Outstanding student researchers received Summer Research Training Program awards for projects in molecular oncology, psychiatric assessment and quality improvement in paediatric cardiology.
News: Significant funding enables learning opportunities abroad for students from under-represented groups
November 08, 2021
The program will enable Indigenous and racialized students, those with disabilities, from minority religions and from low-income backgrounds with unique international learning experiences.
Feature: Imaging the long-term effects of COVID-19
November 03, 2021
Sophisticated technology and key collaborations have propelled important research forward that seeks to answer questions about the devastating impact of the disease on human health.
