January
Dr. Alan Gob recognized for innovative quality improvement curriculum delivery
January 27, 2023
Dr. Alan Gob has channeled his enthusiasm for self-improvement into developing innovative methods of curriculum delivery that are changing the way QI principles are taught.
New 3D ultrasound may improve accuracy of liver cancer treatment
January 25, 2023
A simulated study by Schulich Medicine and Lawson Health Research Institute researchers has found a new robotic ultrasound system can optimize liver cancer ablation therapy.
Announcement: Dr. J Don Richardson appointed as the Tanna Schulich Chair in Neuroscience & Mental Health
January 25, 2023
The Office of the Dean is pleased to announce that Dr. J Don Richardson has been appointed as the Tanna Schulich Chair in Neuroscience & Mental Health at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2028.
Announcement: Drs. Jefferson Frisbee and Narinder Paul named the Ting-Yim Lee Chairs
January 24, 2023
The Office of the Dean is pleased to announce that Dr. Jefferson Frisbee is the Ting-Yim Lee Chair in Medical Biophysics and Dr. Narinder Paul is the Ting-Yim Lee Chair in Translational Medical Imaging at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
Researcher examines new connections in helping implant patients
January 24, 2023
Thanks to an award from Arthritis Society Canada, Matthew Teeter, PhD, and his team will combine medical imaging and biological research to find new ways to improve implant-bone healing.
Study shows virtual care removed barriers for patients during pandemic
January 23, 2023
While the pandemic shifted primary health care from in-person to virtual care, family physicians continued to deliver a high standard of care for patients, according to research led by Schulich Medicine’s Bridget Ryan, PhD.
In Memoriam: Dr. Brian Flumerfelt
January 23, 2023
It is with great sadness we share that Dr. Brian Flumerfelt – Professor Emeritus at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – has passed away.
Associate Dean receives significant funding to make clinical trials more efficient
January 19, 2023
A Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Associate Dean’s mission to make it easier and more efficient to conduct clinical trials received a funding boon today, with Dr. Amit Garg at the centre of two major grants announced by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Expert Opinion: A FAQ on COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.5
January 18, 2023
In this piece in the Conversation, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Dr. Sameer Elsayed addresses frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.5, nicknamed ''Kraken.'
Peer support program now available for physicians at Windsor campus
January 16, 2023
Peers for Peers provides one-on-one support for physicians suffering the mental and emotional stresses of a high workload. Now the program has rolled out to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Windsor campus.
Research team develops new open-source app for precise brain mapping
January 12, 2023
Professor Ali Khan and former PhD student Jordan DeKraker and team have developed a web-based tool that uses artificial intelligence to iron out the complex hippocampus
From baseball stars to hockey goalies – it’s all in the hips
January 12, 2023
Robarts Scientist Geoffrey Ng, supported by an Arthritis Society Canada Ignite Innovation Grant, is using a state-of-the-art robot and medical imaging to help improve hip surgeries.
Schulich Medicine research leads to new understanding of how HIV hides itself in the body
January 10, 2023
A new joint study led by Stephen Barr at Schulich Medicine and University of Ottawa’s Marc-André Langlois could help lead to more effective HIV therapies.
Building the dental school of the future
January 09, 2023
With a new leader and a renewed mission to be of service to its patients, Dentistry is moving forward with new energy at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
Robarts scientists combine unique talents to help patients
January 05, 2023
Recruited to Robarts and Schulich’s Department of Medicine for their specialized skillset, two scientists join forces to target therapies for complex heart disease and critically ill patients.
