January
Neuroscience student, football player tackles early stages of Alzheimer’s
January 31, 2024
Hayley Shanks may be a wide receiver for Western’s women’s football team, but when she is off the field, she’s tackling Alzheimer’s disease through her research.
Meet the researchers who are breaking new ground as Western Research Chairs
January 26, 2024
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry boasts five Western Research Chairs who are unravelling the mysteries of the brain, infectious diseases, breast cancer, disease-inhibiting enzymes and bringing Indigenous perspectives to bear on human health.
Expert Insight: Why invasive cases of Strep A are increasing and what to look for
January 23, 2024
Professor John McCormick, and Juan Manuel Diaz, postdoctoral associate, of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, explain why we're seeing a jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by Strep A.
Making an impact through research, teaching and admissions
January 19, 2024
The Canadian Association for Medical Education honoured Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty and learners with awards to recognize their outstanding contributions to medical education.
$6.5 million grant awarded to build consortium for improving the lives of Crohn's patients
January 17, 2024
Western University and the Cleveland Clinic have received funding to build a consortium to develop clinical trial outcome tools for patients with Crohn's disease living with a permanent ileostomy.
In memoriam: Dr. Arthur John (Jack) Harris and Dr. Norman McFarlane
January 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Arthur John (Jack) Harris and Dr. Norman McFarlane, and convey our condolences to their families and friends.
New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies
January 15, 2024
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry neuroscientist Adrian Owen, PhD, partners with U.K. science museum in research driven by immersive video games
Next-generation 3D imaging has potential to revolutionize shoulder replacement surgery
January 11, 2024
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Athwal, and his team at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, became the first in Canada and second in the world to use advanced 3D imaging in shoulder replacement surgery.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry trailblazers earn national and provincial honours
January 10, 2024
From saving premature newborns to providing innovative care for the elderly, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry trailblazers have left an indelible mark on many critical areas of patient care.
Expert Insight: Neighbourhood amenities may have helped youth mental health and stress early in the pandemic
January 08, 2024
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers investigated how the availability of neighbourhood amenities contributed to changes in youth mental health and stress levels during the first six months of the pandemic. Here's what they found.
