October
Research shows traffic-related air pollution linked to increased risk of dementia
October 27, 2022
Schulich Medicine researchers’ meta-analysis shows connection between dementia and traffic-related air pollution. “Without a clear plan of action, dementia will only become a bigger problem,” says Janet Martin, professor and researcher.
Announcement: Dr. William McCauley appointed as Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development and Faculty Development
October 25, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Dr. William (Bill) McCauley has been appointed as the Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development and Faculty Development, at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2027.
Grants to help with dental needs and in understanding impact of community service learning in undergraduate curriculum
October 24, 2022
New grants support Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry researchers in meeting the oral health-care needs of under-served populations and understanding the impact of community service learning.
Virtual care associated with significant environmental and patient cost savings, finds study
October 21, 2022
Reduced patient travel “results in significant environmental and financial benefits for patients,” says Dr. Blayne Welk, Associate Professor of Surgery at Schulich Medicine, and lead author of the cross-sectional study.
Feature: Students embed EDI into MD research
October 20, 2022
An MD research course at Schulich Medicine prepares future physicians, like Grace Lilly, Gavin Raner, and Jordan Shapiro, to make sense of research and apply it to their field.
Feature: Dr. Chandlee Dickey – an exciting time for change
October 20, 2022
From her first night in an inner-city emergency room, to Chair/Chief of the Department of Psychiatry at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Dr. Chandlee Dickey has always met challenges with energy and enthusiasm.
Combined PhD graduate uses the power of AI to bring care to those at risk
October 19, 2022
Jaky Kueper graduates with Western’s first combined PhD at Autumn Convocation 2022. Her work brings together studies in epidemiology and AI to develop personalized care for patients.
Graduates begin their careers with a passion for change
October 19, 2022
Different paths; and different passions. But Nisha John and Ali McCulloch both found a home in the Master of Public Health program and are graduating today, ready to make a difference in their new careers.
Study explores COVID-19 effects on cognition
October 18, 2022
Schulich Medicine researchers reveal short- and possible long-term cognitive impairments among people who had COVID-19.
Researchers discover novel method to diagnose long COVID
October 18, 2022
Schulich Medicine researchers working at Lawson Health Research Institute have found that patients with post-COVID-19 condition have unique biomarkers in their blood that could help develop a first-of-its-kind blood test for use in diagnosing long COVID.
Q&A with Dr. Amit Garg
October 14, 2022
Dr. Amit Garg, PhD, and professor at Schulich Medicine, is currently the site director at ICES Western. He talks about the importance of the work being done there. Watch for more stories on the partnerships that help us meet our research and education goals.
Researchers working to uncover consequences of prenatal cannabis exposure
October 06, 2022
A team of Western and Schulich Medicine researchers is investigating how cannabis exposure during pregnancy may impact the developing brain of the fetus.
