October
Program brings together scientists and policymakers to improve communication, build relationships
October 27, 2023
How can we improve the flow of new knowledge from research into policymaking? Postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Michaels, PhD, took part in a program that brings scientists and policymakers together to break down stereotypes.
PhD graduate receives Governor General’s Gold Medal
October 25, 2023
Mariyan Jeyarajah, PhD’23, is among the recipients of this year’s Gold Medal, awarded for academic excellence at the graduate level.
AI-generated genetic guides improve CRISPR’s accuracy to target disease-causing superbugs
October 18, 2023
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers have created a new CRISPR training tool that will help solve the problem of antimicrobial resistance, currently costing the health-care system $1.4 billion a year.
Announcement: Dr. Jorge Guillermo Burneo re-appointed as the Jack Cowin Chair in Epilepsy Research
October 18, 2023
I am pleased to announce Dr. Jorge Guillermo Burneo has been re-appointed as the Jack Cowin Chair in Epilepsy Research, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective November 1, 2023 to August 31, 2028.
Announcement: Dr. Patricia Hall appointed interim Chair of the Department of Psychiatry
October 18, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Patricia Hall has been appointed interim Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective October 15, 2023 to January 14, 2024 or until a permanent Chair is appointed.
Diving into science and sport: Laura Muñoz Baena, PhD’23
October 18, 2023
As a national underwater hockey player, Laura Muñoz Baena draws on many of the same skills she’s developed during her PhD studies in bioinformatics and virus evolution.
Embracing challenge and change: Jeffrey Chong, MPH’23
October 17, 2023
For Jeffrey Chong, returning to school from the professional world meant stepping out of his comfort zone. The new graduate attributes much of his personal and professional growth to the Master of Public Health program.
Researchers reveal link between Alzheimer's disease and sex hormones
October 17, 2023
In a new study, researchers have shown female sex hormones play a significant role in how Alzheimer’s manifests in the brain.
Researchers investigate a new method of sedation for paediatric patients
October 16, 2023
Inhaled sedation could potentially improve long-term outcomes for paediatric patients.
A new classification of heart rhythm for stroke patients
October 13, 2023
A study led by Dr. Luciano Sposato finds atrial fibrillation detected after stroke seems more benign than pre-stroke irregular heartbeats.
Maternal diabetes impacts oxygen flow in umbilical cord, study suggests
October 13, 2023
A new study of high-risk pregnancies involving diabetes will help guide better care for mothers and babies at risk.
Food insecurity doubles rate of severe hypoglycemia in adults with diabetes: Study
October 12, 2023
The rising cost of living makes findings alarming for diabetes patients, says researcher Alexandria Ratzki-Leewing, PhD.
Announcement: Dr. Larry Jacobs re-appointed as Associate Dean, Windsor
October 06, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Larry Jacobs has been re-appointed as Associate Dean, Windsor in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective September 1, 2023 until August 31, 2028.
Expert Insight: COVID-19 and what to expect this fall
October 05, 2023
Though the global health emergency was declared over in May 2023, COVID-19 remains a major public health threat. Dr. Sameer Elsayed answers questions about COVID-19, new variants and vaccines.
Transforming medicine: Taylor Prize recipient harnesses the power of proteins to fight disease
October 05, 2023
Nabil G. Seidah is the recipient of the 2023 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine awarded by Robarts Research Institute and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. His work with a remarkable family of enzymes is leading to new biotherapies to combat disease.
War-torn homeland fuels dental student’s dreams for the future
October 03, 2023
Bohdan Semeliak, DDS Candidate 2025, is thousands of miles from his home in Ukraine, but the war that ravages his homeland has not deterred his dream of becoming a dentist.
