July
Schulich Medicine researchers find over the-counter antioxidant may help counteract mental health effects of cannabis
July 30, 2024
Study shows supplement can mitigate depression, anxiety and ‘amotivation syndrome’ from chronic cannabis use
Announcement: Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy appointed J.C. Kennedy Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery
July 30, 2024
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy has been appointed as the J.C. Kennedy Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029.
Announcement: Dr. Gregory Gloor re-appointed as Chair, Department of Biochemistry
July 30, 2024
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Gregory Gloor has been re-appointed as the Chair of the Department of Biochemistry at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029.
The power of sport: Western Olympians and Paralympian share their stories
July 26, 2024
As the Summer Olympics opens today in Paris, we connected with Western athletes, including our own Dr. Robin Mackin, who shared lessons learned on the international stage.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Alison Allan appointed associate vice-president (research) at Western
July 23, 2024
Allan will support and expand research in medical and health sciences and seek ways to improve Western's collective research impact.
New neuroscientific techniques may predict survival rates of ICU patients
July 22, 2024
Professor Adrian Owen and team can now better predict brain injury outcomes using multiple neuroimaging techniques.
X-LABS empowers the next generation of scientists
July 17, 2024
Immersive science program opens doors for talented high school students from diverse backgrounds.
Western researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs
July 16, 2024
Along with Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers Dean Betts and Kate Choi, Samantha Gateman, chemistry professor, is determined to find an alternative solution to contraception with challenging side effects.
Announcement: Dr. Cheryl Currie appointed Director of the Interfaculty Program in Public Health
July 16, 2024
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Cheryl Currie has been appointed as the Director of the Interfaculty Program in Public Health at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2029.
Student researcher brings expertise to Canada to prepare for next pandemic
July 12, 2024
When he received the offer to fly across the world to build a universal COVID-19 vaccine with a researcher at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Cody Hird didn’t hesitate to pack his bags.
Master’s program provides firsthand look at health-care system in Uganda
July 11, 2024
Noor Qureshi has always had a passion for global health, but visiting Uganda for the first time this spring as part of the Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Global Health Systems program gave her a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those in resource-limited communities.
Research program at Windsor campus marks 10 years of turning students into clinical researchers
July 10, 2024
The Schulich-UWindsor Opportunities for Research Excellence Program (SWORP) is marking its 10th anniversary with grants to 15 medical school students.
Flipping the script: Using simulation to support leaders in creating open conversation
July 09, 2024
A team of researchers, led by Dr. Taryn Taylor from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, is using simulation to support leaders in creating environments of open communication.
Medical Biophysics PhD student joins Nobel Laureates to discuss AI in science
July 05, 2024
Jaryd Christie will share his research on using AI to improve treatment outcomes for lung cancer patients at the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.
Announcement: Dr. Craig Campbell named the inaugural Children’s Health Foundation Chair in Paediatrics Research
July 05, 2024
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Craig Campbell, MD, MSc, FRCPC, has been named the inaugural Children’s Health Foundation Chair in Paediatrics Research.
Children’s Health Foundation donation propels paediatric research
July 03, 2024
Dr. Craig Campbell is the inaugural holder of the Children’s Health Foundation Chair in Paediatrics Research. A new $3-million endowment will bolster paediatric research by Campbell and other scientists.
Faster, cheaper, more efficient: Building Canada’s capacity for pragmatic clinical trials
July 02, 2024
Dr. Amit Garg is training doctors how to run pragmatic clinical trials and, in the process, helping Canada manage future health threats
