April
Funding will help expand program, improve recruitment to critical cancer trials
April 30, 2024
Dr. Caroline Hamm, Chair Windsor Oncology, and professor at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and its Windsor campus, receives funding to expand clinical trial recruitment pilot.
Announcement: Dr. Eldon Loh appointed as Earl Russell Chair in Pain Management
April 30, 2024
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Eldon Loh has been appointed as the Earl Russell Chair in Pain Management at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2029.
Concussion research helps to protect kids’ brains
April 29, 2024
Research by Ravi Menon, PhD, and team is uncovering new knowledge about the effects of concussion and shaping policies for youth sports.
In a Canadian first, surgical team at London Health Sciences Centre performs robotic assisted spinal surgery
April 26, 2024
The team, led by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Dr. Victor Yang, completed a successful, robotic-assisted direct lateral spine surgery.
Windsor Campus celebrates 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients
April 25, 2024
The Windsor Campus celebrated those who received the 2024 Awards of Excellence – and marked the 13th year honouring the dedication and hard work of those who represent the School’s values.
Announcement - Dr. Kristin Clemens appointed as Diabetes Canada Chair in Diabetes Management
April 22, 2024
Dr. Kristin Clemens has been appointed as the Diabetes Canada Chair in Diabetes Management at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2029.
PhD candidate presents work at HIV research conference that opens doors to treatment
April 19, 2024
Western researchers taking leading role as Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research brings top experts and community members to London to share scientific advances.
Krembil Foundation funds help researchers investigate role of brain’s immune system in Alzheimer’s
April 18, 2024
Greg Dekaban, PhD, and team received $2.4 million from the Krembil Foundation to investigate the trigger that causes the brain’s immune system to fail to control the brain inflammation that arises in Alzheimer’s disease.
Groundbreaking research paves way to AAAS Fellowship for Western scientist
April 18, 2024
Dr. Robyn Klein has been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) class of Fellows for her research in neuroscience
Announcement: Celebrating the 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients
April 11, 2024
Ensure your spot at the Awards of Excellence Dinner as we celebrate the deserving recipients of the 2024 awards.
Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canadians
April 11, 2024
Investigation by Dr. Saverio Stranges and others shows improvements in overall health of Canadians have stalled compared to other high-income countries.
Transforming care for transplant patients
April 10, 2024
Dr. Alp Sener is the inaugural holder of the Andrew Lazarovits Chair in Immunobiology and Transplantation. The new clinician-scientist position at Western and LHSC honours legacy of Dr. Andrew Lazarovits
Dr. Alp Sener named the inaugural Andrew Lazarovits Chair in Immunobiology and Transplantation
April 10, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Alp Sener, MD, PhD, FRCSC, has been named the inaugural Andrew Lazarovits Chair in Immunobiology and Transplantation at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), effective March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2029.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers named Distinguished University Professors
April 09, 2024
Recognized for their leadership, research excellence and community service, Frank Beier, PhD, and Michelle Mottola, PhD, have been named Distinguished University Professors.
Funding helps young researcher tackle global challenges of AMR
April 08, 2024
Idowu Olawoye, PhD, is tackling drug-resistant bacteria with next generation tools. The early career researcher is the recipient of CIHR funding to support this vital work.
PhD candidate combines passion for research with teaching
April 04, 2024
PhD Candidate Amena Aktar knew early on that she wanted to pursue a career in science. Now the award-winning student is using her talents to help others.
In memoriam - Dr. Neil McKenzie
April 04, 2024
Flags will be lowered to half-mast today at London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) Victoria and University hospitals in honour of Dr. Neil McKenzie, who passed away on March 25, 2024.
Western celebrates 2024 Green Award recipients
April 03, 2024
An award-winning teacher at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and a pediatric ear, nose and throat surgeon at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), Dr. Julie Strychowsky has received a Western Green Award for her efforts to improve environmental sustainability in her life and practice.
