February
CIHR transitions in care funding
February 27, 2023
Two Western researchers are looking to improve health care for Canadians experiencing transitions in care with support from a CIHR funding boost.
Study explores link between neighbourhoods and heart health
February 24, 2023
New research looks at national health data, community well-being and neighbourhood information to study effects of social environment on cardiovascular health
Bringing Indigenous stories to the table in environmental health policy
February 23, 2023
Gerald McKinley, PhD, will spend a year in the U.S. as a Harkness Fellow. He will study methodologies to bring Indigenous voices to the development of environmental health policy.
In Memoriam: Dr. Tutis Vilis
February 22, 2023
It is with great sadness we share that Dr. Tutis Vilis – Professor Emeritus at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – has passed away.
Learning how our brain’s rewards systems work
February 21, 2023
With cutting-edge technology, Miguel Skirzewski and fellow researchers are learning how our brain’s rewards systems work, and gaining insights into new treatments for neuropsychiatric disease.
Empowering careers through an immersive African experience
February 17, 2023
Learn about the amazing experiences students had in Africa as part of the Global Skills Opportunity and the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program.
Honouring the legacy of Western’s first Black medical graduate
February 16, 2023
Dr. Lewis H. Milburn lived both his dreams, to serve in the military and be a doctor, inspiring future generations
New partnership advances research in health, clean energy
February 15, 2023
Agreement with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited includes imaging and radiopharmaceuticals
Fellowship drives innovation in solving patient challenges
February 14, 2023
Medical Innovation Fellowship brings together entrepreneurial talents to fill the gaps in patient care.
Researchers receive nearly $9-million in CIHR funding to tackle urgent health challenges
February 09, 2023
Canadian Institutes for Health Research funding boon highlights the exceptional quality of research being done at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.
Faculty and learners honoured with education awards
February 08, 2023
The Canadian Association for Medical Education honoured Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty and learners with awards to recognize their contributions to medical education.
Dentistry Community Clinic
February 07, 2023
A partnership with Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has helped Oxford County Community Health Centre’s dental clinic expand its dental services to address the unmet treatment needs of Oxford County residents.
Expert Opinion: Cuts to telehealth reduces access to gender-affirming care
February 03, 2023
This piece in the Conversation, co-written by Greta Bauer, PhD, an adjunct professor in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Schulich Medicine, looks at how cuts to telehealth are reducing access to care for trans and non-binary people.
