September
Rethinking aging: Expert Jane Rylett on empowering vibrant lives beyond 65
September 30, 2024
As the global population ages, the challenges related to health care have never been more significant. Jane Rylett, PhD, a global authority on aging and health care, is committed to shifting the narrative from “chasing youth” to empowering older adults to live vibrant, healthy lives.
MD student striving to improve Indigenous representation and cultural safety in Medicine
September 30, 2024
Taylore Dupuis Shalovsky, a fourth-year medical student, has a goal to become a culturally safe health-care provider. And to teach others to be the same.
Announcement: Dr. Dale W. Laird appointed Acting Chair, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
September 27, 2024
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Dale W. Laird has been appointed as Acting Chair, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective October 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, or until a permanent Chair is appointed, whichever occurs first.
Announcement: Re-appointment of Dr. John Yoo, Dean of Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
September 26, 2024
I am very pleased to announce that Dr. John Yoo has been re-appointed Dean, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry for a second term, beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.
How better community engagement can improve emergency management in Canada
September 26, 2024
Sayra Cristancho, PhD, writes that Canada is the only G7 country without a national health security and emergency agency, leaving communities to scramble just as the number of emergencies and social issues, like homelessness, rises.
Vanier scholar develops innovations for use of AI in cancer treatment planning
September 26, 2024
Edward Wang is using AI to improve and speed up treatment planning for a special type of radiation which can target multiple spots in the lungs.
Fighting the hidden menace: medical students take on the challenge of hypertension
September 24, 2024
A group of medical students is tackling hypertension in the communities where this silent menace that is taking its toll.
Announcement - Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso appointed as inaugural holder of Wolfe Research Professorship in Aging
September 19, 2024
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, MD, PhD, FRCPC, AGSF, FGSA, has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Wolfe Research Professorship in Aging at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2030. This new Professorship was established through a generous gift from an anonymous donor.
Addressing the treatment gap at the intersection of Chronic Kidney Disease and obesity
September 16, 2024
Through her pathway of research, MD student Gurleen Sahi is helping patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and obesity get the care they need.
CIHR funding boost helps answer challenging questions that could save lives
September 11, 2024
Positive results come from 80-per-cent increase in grant applications building on an upward trend, says vice dean of Research & Innovation
Schulich Dentistry student’s research seeks out the ‘essential’ dental plan
September 10, 2024
Joeleen Philip, DDS'26, is taking on many challenges, including determining a public consensus for what constitutes essential oral health care for Canadians. Find out what (and who) inspires this dentistry candidate.
MD student Maryanne Oketch: From winning Survivor to starting medical school
September 09, 2024
Survivor star Maryanne Oketch brings lessons from the reality TV show and a passion for healing to her MD journey.
Announcement: Dr. Walter Rushlow appointed Acting Associate Dean, Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Education (BMSUE)
September 09, 2024
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Walter Rushlow has been appointed as Acting Associate Dean, Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Education (BMSUE) at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective September 1, 2024, until August 31, 2025.
From neonatal research to environmental advocacy, BMSc student creates positive change
September 06, 2024
Mehrsa Feizi, a student in Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Bachelor of Medical Sciences program, is committed to making a positive impact. She is already making a difference in the lives of newborns with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and is also a driving force behind sustainability initiatives on campus.
Royal Society of Canada honours three Western scholars
September 04, 2024
Dr. Richard Kim is among three Western University scholars who have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
