News
Dr. Alison Allan appointed Associate Vice-President (Research) at Western
July 23, 2024
We are proud to announce that Dr. Alison Allan has been appointed as Associate Vice-President (Research) at Western, effective October 1, 2024. Dr. Allan will support and expand research in medical and health sciences and seek ways to improve Western's collective research impact.Jenn Devlin: Exemplifying Compassion and Leadership in Our Community
July 23, 2024
We are incredibly proud of Jenn Devlin, who is not only a remarkable manager for Anatomy & Cell Biology and Medical Biophysics but also an exceptional human being. Her dedication to helping others shines through her active involvement in various causes and her unwavering support for those in need. Jenn’s outstanding compassion and leadership are a testament to her commitment and serve as an inspiration to us all.X-LABS: Empowering High School Students to Become Tomorrow's Scientists
July 17, 2024
The X-LABS program at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, now in its second year, brings together high school students from London and surrounding areas for hands-on scientific experience. Supported by various hosting labs from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, the program aims to inspire and prepare these students for future careers in biomedical sciences.In Memoriam: Dr. Peter Merrifield
July 03, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dr. Peter Merrifield, Professor Emeritus in Anatomy & Cell Biology, passed away on July 3, 2024 Peter is remembered as a kind and generous colleague and friend who made many contributions to the department through his research on muscle development and disease, his mentorship of graduate students, and his extensive teaching in cell biology and histology. A Celebration of Life for Peter will be held on August 8, 2024 at Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre. Family and friends are invited to share memories of Peter at 2:00pm, followed by an informal gathering until 6:00pm.Celebrating Excellence: Anatomy & Cell Biology Awards Day 2024 Winners
June 21, 2024
Join us in honoring the exceptional achievements of our graduating class and 2024 award winners on Anatomy & Cell Biology Awards Day, celebrating their remarkable contributions and dedication.Congratulations: 2024 Awards of Excellence recipient, Dr. Charys Martin
April 12, 2024
The Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology Celebrates Dr. Charys Martin's 2024 Schulich Award of Excellence for Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Education.Congratulations: Dr. Michelle Mottola, named Distinguished University Professor
April 09, 2024
The Department congratulates Dr. Michelle Mottola on being recognized as one of two Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers named Distinguished University Professors. This recognition acknowledges their leadership, research excellence, and community service.Young researchers on frontlines of brain studies among recipients of early career funding
March 28, 2024
Dr. Jibran Khokhar was 1 of 10 Western young researchers recognized by the province with an Early Researcher Award.Jennifer Guo, PhD/DDS Canidate serves both patients and country with a smile
March 06, 2024
Jennifer Guo, PhD and Doctor of Dental Surgery Candidate under the supervision of Dr. Douglas Hamilton, exemplifies exceptional dedication to patient care and national service.Dr. Steven Laviolette Leads Groundbreaking Research on Nicotine's Impact on Adolescent Brain Development
February 29, 2024
Under the leadership of Dr. Steven Laviolette, researchers are revolutionizing our understanding of nicotine's impact on the adolescent brain, shedding light on critical insights for public health policies and interventions.Announcment: Dr. Jibran Khokhar named Canada Research Chair
August 29, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Jibran Khokhar on being named one of six new Canada Research Chairs at Western University.Study suggests cannabis use during pregnancy could cause lifelong cognitive deficits
August 03, 2023
Researcher led by PhD candidate Mohammed H. Sarikahya and Dr. Steven Laviolette finds that the impact of prenatal cannabis exposure on cognition and memory differs by sex.Medical Innovation Fellowship team creates adjustable socket to increase amputees’ comfort
July 14, 2023
Anatomy & Cell Biology Alumni, Oleksiy Zaika, PhD and business partner Sydney Robinson are the co-founders of Vessl Prosthetics Inc, a startup that is improving the quality of life for amputees.Announcement: Dr. Alison Allan, re-appointed as Chair, Anatomy & Cell Biology
July 01, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Alison Allan has been re-appointed as Chair, Anatomy & Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2028.Congratulations: Annual ACB Awards Day Recipients
June 19, 2023
Anatomy & Cell Biology recognized and celebrated the achievements of our 2022-2023 Graduating Class and this years departmental award recipients at the Annual ACB Awards Day on June 16th, 2023.Announcement: Welcome Dr. Andrew Deweyert, Assistant Professor
February 01, 2023
Anatomy & Cell Biology is delighted to welcome Dr. Andrew Deweyert as a new limited term Assistant Professor in the area of histology and anatomy starting on June 1, 2023.In Memoriam: Dr. Brian Flumerfelt
January 14, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dr. Brian Flumerfelt passed away on January 10, 2023. Dr. Flumerfelt was an accomplished academic and a valued colleague in Anatomy & Cell Biology for 35 years, including 10 years as Chair of the Department and 3 years as the Faculty's Assistant Dean of Research. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.Research: Guardians of the cell that become dysfunctional in Parkinson’s disease provide clues for new treatments
September 19, 2022
Through a global collaboration of researchers, Marco Prado, PhD, and his team have developed a better understanding of the part a protein plays in major neurological disorders.Announcement: Welcome Dr. Jibran Khokhar, Associate Professor
June 27, 2022
Anatomy & Cell Biology is delighted to welcome Dr. Jibran Khokhar as a new tenured Associate Professor in the area of translational neuroscience starting on July 1, 2022.Funding: Western researchers receive combined $2.8M NSERC Discovery grants
June 23, 2022
Among the 66 NSERC Discovery grants going to Western researchers, 5 have been granted to the following Anatomy & Cell Biology PI's; Tyler Beveridge, Dale Laird, Patrick Lajoie, Steven Laviolette, and Silvia PenuelaNews: Teaching fellows ‘breaking barriers, forging connections’
June 16, 2022
Charys Martin, PhD, is one of four new teaching fellows at Western. She is embracing new approaches to anatomy, developing inclusive medical terminology and anatomical resources, and incorporating EDI-D principles into her work.Award: 2022 convocation awards recognize outstanding educators
June 08, 2022
Congratulations to Charys Martin, PhD, recipient of the Class of 62 Award.Retirement Announcment: Dr. Martin Sandig, Associate Professor
May 27, 2022
It is with mixed emotions that the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology formally announces the upcoming retirement of Dr. Martin Sandig on July 1, 2022.Retirement Announcement: Kevin Barr, Research Technician, Laird Lab
May 24, 2022
We congratulate and wish Kevin Barr well as he retires from his position as Research Technician in the Laird Lab, with the department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, and Western University this June.Announcment: Dr. Charys Martin named new Teaching Fellow
May 06, 2022
It is our pleasure to announce that Charys Martin is the new Teaching Fellow in the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry for a three-year term, which started May 1, 2022.Funding: CIHR announces Project Grant recipients
February 07, 2022
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have announced more than $7.7 million in research funding through their project grants competition for 10 projects at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Which included Anatomy & Cell Biology faculty Dr. Stephen Renaud and CIHR Priority to Drs. Lauren Flynn and Marco PradoFeature: Collaborating for teaching and research success
February 02, 2022
A ‘human first' approach to leadership enables Alison Allan, PhD, to succeed in her role as Chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.Feature: Blocking a gene pathway could be key to curbing obesity
January 12, 2022
A lab led by Silvia Penuela, PhD, has discovered deleting a specific gene in male mice results in a reduction in fat and an increase in muscle mass equivalent to working out one hour per day, five days a week for six weeks.Message from Chair: Happy Holidays
December 21, 2021
Happy holidays from the ACB family to you and yours - stay well, stay safe and enjoy your very well-deserved break.Announcment: Dr. Sarah McLean appointed as a Teaching Scholar and Associate Professor in the Department.
December 20, 2021
Anatomy & Cell Biology is delighted to congratulate Dr. Sarah McLean on her new primary appointment as a Teaching Scholar and Associate Professor in the Department.In Memoriam: Dr. Daniel Belliveau
September 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dr. Dan Belliveau passed away on August 17, 2021. Dan was a former member of the Department and a great friend and colleague to many of us -- he will be greatly missed.Announcement: Dr. Dale Laird appointed Assistant Dean, Research Chairs & Awards
August 27, 2021
Anatomy & Cell Biology faculty member, Dr. Dale Laird has been appointed to the position of Assistant Dean, Research Chairs & Awards, at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2024.Announcment: Western to require proof of vaccination for campus community
August 12, 2021
Western University and affiliated colleges Brescia, Huron and King’s are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students, staff and faculty, as part of a new policy to further protect the campus community.Funding: Nearly $10 million awarded in CIHR grants
August 12, 2021
Anatomy & Cell Biology Researchers, Nathalie Berube, PhD and Shawn Whitehead, were awarded CIHR Project Grants. Congratulations to all the successful applicants.Honours: Mariyan Jeyarajah named a Internal Graduate Award recipient
August 12, 2021
Mariyan Jeyarajah, PhD Candidate (Supervisor: S. Renaud, PhD) was among 10 outstanding graduate students who were recognized with Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Internal Graduate Awards.Announcement: Schulich Education Enhancement Division names inaugural Director
July 19, 2021
Sarah McLean, PhD, Assistant Professor, Physiology & Pharmacology and Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences, has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Schulich Education Enhancement Division (SEED).Congratulations: Graduating Class of 2023
June 30, 2021
The Chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Western University, Alison Allan, congratulates the graduating students of 2023 for their exceptional accomplishments and highlights their resilience, creativity, and empathy in the face of the challenges posed by COVID-19. She encourages them to utilize their talents for the greater good while reminding them to enjoy their journey.Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2021
June 26, 2021
Dr. Alison Allan, Chair, gives her congratulates and shares some words of advice with the graduating class of 2021.Award: Douglas Bocking Award recipients announced
June 21, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Charys Martin on receiving the 2021 Douglas Bocking AwardAnnouncement: Susanne Schmid, PhD, has been appointed as the Vice Dean, Basic Medical Sciences
February 06, 2020
Congratulations to ACB Faculty member Susanne Schmid, PhD, on her appointment as the Vice Dean, Basic Medical Sciences, at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025.Award: Ornela Kljakic awarded Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
January 28, 2020
Ornela Kljakic, PhD Candidate with the department of Anatomy and Cell Biology has been awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from the Governor General of Canada.Funding: CIHR Project Grant recipients
January 28, 2020
Congratulations to Anatomy and Cell Biology Faculty, Patrick Lajoie and Susanne Schmid on receiving research funding through The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Award: Peeyush Lala recognized for contributions to and achievements in anatomical sciences
January 24, 2020
Dr. Peeyush Lala receives the Henry Gray Scientific Achievement Award from the American Association of AnatomyWestern emerging generation among New College
September 11, 2019
Congratulations to Lauren Flynn, PhD, Associate Professor with Anatomy and Cell Biology, who was named a member of the College of New Scholars. Part of the Royal Society of Canada, College membership represents the emerging generation of scholarly, scientific and artistic leadership in Canada.Penuela Lab receives Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Grant
August 14, 2019
The Penuela Lab has been named among six Western University led projects to be backed by CFI.Retirement Announcement: Dr. Khadry Galil
July 03, 2019
The Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology reflects on the significant contributions to research, education, and clinical/academic service throughout Dr. Khadry Galil's academic career, and wishes him all the best in his retirement.Retirement Announcement: Dr. David Cechetto
July 02, 2019
The Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology reflects on Dr. David Cechetto's significant contributions to research, education and service throughout his academic career, and wishes him all the best in his retirement.Congratulations to the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Class of 2019
June 21, 2019
Dr. Alison Allan shares some words of wisdom with the graduating class of 2019.Announcement: Four new CRCs announced
June 20, 2019
Dr. Marco Prado named among Western's nine new Canada Research Chairs.Discovery sharpens ovarian cancer diagnosis
May 31, 2019
ACB Alumnus, Dr. Dylan Dieters-Castator, discusses how newly discovered protein biomarkers could help oncologists apply more precise treatment for ovarian cancers.Emotion and the brain: Mapping the missing link
May 31, 2019
Derek Mitchell, PhD, is working towards a greater understanding of emotion at a neurobiological level.Driving innovation in a world where knowledge is the new currency
May 02, 2019
Dr. Alison Allan weighs in on the importance of higher education as a critical component of innovation and success in an ever-growing knowledge based society in Schulich's Research Newsletter "The Collaborator."Dr. Alison Allan named Faculty Scholar
April 02, 2019
Dr. Alison Allan, Chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, has been named as one of eleven Faculty Scholars for her achievements in teaching and research.Three Anatomy and Cell Biology Professors awarded Western Teaching Awards
April 02, 2019
Anatomy and Cell Biology professors Dr. Michele Barbeau, Dr. Charys Martin, and Dr. Sarah McLean named among this years recipients of Western's highest honour, the prestigious Western Teaching Awards.PGME moves toward accreditation
March 31, 2019
As PGME moves forward toward Accreditation, the department of Postgraduate Medical Education office is sharing information of the new accreditation standards, process and expectations.Awards of Excellence 2019
January 10, 2019
2019 nominations are now open. Nominate a deserving individual by clicking on the appropriate awards category below. There have been changes to the awards criteria this year, so please read through the nomination forms carefully. All nominations must be received by Monday, February 25.Call for Applications - 2019 Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship
January 10, 2019
The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies is delighted to announce its call for applications for the 2019 Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship. This award recognizes graduate faculty members with a record of outstanding mentorship of graduate students under their supervision. For more information check The Wire.Congratulations: Anatomy & Cell BIology Awards Day 2021 Winners
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to the award recipients of the Anatomy and Cell Biology Awards Day 2021Schulich Medicine & Dentistry stands with the Muslim community
July 30, 2024
We at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry join colleagues across Western University in shock and profound sadness in response to the racist, Islamophobic attack on a London family. This was an unspeakable and senseless act of hatred against members of the Muslim community.Congratulations: 2021 Awards of Excellence recipients, Haley Linklater and Dr. Alison Allan
July 30, 2024
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology congratulates Haley Linklater and Dr. Alison Allan on being 2021 Awards of Excellence recipients.Announcement: Welcome Dr. Douglas Hamilton
July 30, 2024
Anatomy & Cell Biology is very pleased to welcome Dr. Douglas Hamilton as a new primary appointee to the Department, with a cross appointment in Dentistry.Funding: Six interdisciplinary teams receive Collaborative Research Seed Grant funding
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to ACB researchers Nathalie Berube and Arthur Brown, along with all the other successful applicants.Funding: CIHR Project Grant recipients announced
July 30, 2024
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have announced the results of their October 2020 grants competition. Two of which were awarded to ACB PI's Alison Allan and Trevor Shepherd.Funding: ALS Canada Research Program awards Discovery Grant to Martin Duennwald, PhD
July 30, 2024
Dr. Martin Duennwald along side Dr. Sali Farhan (McGill University) received one of eight 2020 Discovery Grants from ALS Canada in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation.Announcement: Welcome Dr. Caitlin Symonette to the Department
July 30, 2024Honour: Dr. Nagalingam Rajakumar Celebrated 25 Years of Service
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Nagalingam Rajakumar, an Anatomy and Cell Biology faculty member who was honoured with a Western University long-term service award in 2020, along with 17 other Schulich Medicine & Dentistry staff and faculty.Message from Chair: Happy Holidays
July 30, 2024
Happy holidays from the ACB family to you and yours - stay well, stay safe and enjoy your very well-deserved break.Announcement: Welcome Dr. Armen Parsyan to the Department
July 30, 2024
Anatomy & Cell Biology is very pleased to welcome Dr. Armen Parsyan as a new cross-appointee to the Department.Award: The Laviolette lab are recipients of a Mitacs Accelerate Grant
July 30, 2024
Steven Laviolette, PhD and his team are recipients of a Mitacs Accelerate Grant for their research of anti-anxiety treatment targeting the endocannabinoid system.Research News: Molecule found in green tea may block negative effects of chronic cannabis use
July 30, 2024
Steven Laviolette, PhD, and his team have found that a compound called L-theanine derived from green tea leaves protected rats against the negative psychiatric side-effects of THC. L-theanine, purified and sold in health food stores, has been shown in previous studies to have properties that protect the brain from damage with no demonstrated side effects.Welcome Dr. Martin Duennwald
July 30, 2024
Anatomy & Cell Biology is very pleased to welcome Dr. Martin Duennwald as a new primary appointee to the Department, with cross appointments in Biochemistry and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.Congratulations: Dr. Michelle Mottola Recieved a Fellowship from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to Michelle Mottola, PhD, who received a Fellowship of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology announced this past week at the CSEP virtual conference.Welcome Message to ACB Students
July 30, 2024
A welcome message from Anatomy and Cell Biology Chair, Alison Allan, to our new and continuing students of the 2020-2021 academic year.Award: PhD candidates receive CIHR recognition at the Canadian Student Health Research Forum
July 30, 2024
PhD candidates Jenna Kitz (Allan Lab) and Kaela Scott (Schmid Lab) represented Anatomy & Cell Biology at the 2020 Canadian Student Health Research Forum, where Kaela Scott received a Silver Award for her poster presentation.In Memoriam: Anatomy and Cell Biology Mourns the death of undergraduate student
July 30, 2024
Jocelyn McGlynn, an Undergraduate Student with the Renaud Lab, passed away on August 15th. The Department mourns the loss of such a kind and intelligent member of our community and extends our condolences to the family, friends and classmates of JocelynAnnouncement: Dr. Michelle Mottola appointed Chair, Division of Maternal, Fetal and Newborn Health, CHRI
July 30, 2024
Dr. Michelle Mottola has been appointed Chair of the Division of Maternal, Fetal and Newborn Health, Children's Health Research Institute (CHRI) for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2020.Awards: Trainee Roger Hudson honoured with Brain Star Awards
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to PhD Candidate Roger Hudson, who was awarded a Brain Star Award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Association for Neuroscience.Feature: Ornela Kljakic, PhD Candidate, recognized in 2020 Achievements Report
July 30, 2024
Ornela Kljakic, PhD student with the Prado Lab has been featured under Accountability in the Schulich Achievements Report 2020 for her outstanding dedication and volunteer work with Frontier College.Congratulations: Anatomy & Cell BIology Awards Day 2020 Winners
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to the award recipients of the Anatomy and Cell Biology Awards Day 2020Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2020
July 30, 2024
Dr. Alison Allan, Chair, gives her congratulates and shares some words of advice with the graduating class of 2020.Congratulations: 2020 Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Internal Graduate Awards recipients
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to our Graduate students, Salonee Patel and Mariyan Jeyarajah on being 2020 Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Internal Graduate Awards recipientsCongratulations: Dr. Silvia Penuela named Young Innovator
July 30, 2024
Silvia Penuela has been named as a recipient of the 2020 Petro- Canada Young Innovator AwardNews: Dr. John Yoo begins his term as Dean
July 30, 2024
Dr. John Yoo, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s 20th Dean, begins his first term effective May 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025.Announcement: 2020 Gardiner Award recipient, Elaine Fuchs as this year’s Muarry L. Barr Lecturer
July 30, 2024
We are pleased to announce Dr. Elaine Fuchs as our guest speaker at the 27th Annual Murray L. Barr LectureCongratulations: 2020 Awards of Excellence recipients, Tom Chrones and Silvia Penuela
July 30, 2024
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology congratulates Tom Chrones and Dr. Silvia Penuela on being 2020 Awards of Excellence recipients.Announcement: Celebrating the 2020 Awards of Excellence recipients
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to the 2020 Awards of Excellence recipients from the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Tom Chrones and Silvia Penuela.COVID-19 Education and Research Program Changes
July 30, 2024COVID-19 Information for the Campus Community
July 30, 2024COVID-19 Travel, Education and Visitor Policy
July 30, 2024Congratulations: Western's 3MT 2020 Winners!
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to Anatomy & Cell Biology PhD candidate, Chidambra Halari (pictured left) who placed 3rd out of 20 participants at Western's 2020 3MT Final, held on March 12th at the Wolf Performance Hall.Generation Vape: The new era of lung injury
July 30, 2024Congratulations: Top 20 Western 3MT Finalist, Chidambra Halari
July 30, 2024
Congratulations to PhD Candidate, Chidambra Halari on being one of the top 20 Finalist in the Western 3MT campus wide competition. The Western 3MT Final will be held on March 12th, 2020 at 7:00pm in the Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library, where Chidambra will be presenting among the other finalists.News: Anatomy & Physiology at Western ranks among the top 100 in the world
July 30, 2024
Western's Anatomy & Physiology has been ranked among the Top 100 in the world according to the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Additionally, Western ranked among the Global elite in 31 of 45 subjects that were scored and as a whole Western University ranks at #211 in the QS World University Ranking.ACB Faculty member returns from volunteer mission in Haiti
July 30, 2024
Dr. Marjorie Johnson, Professor Emeritus with Anatomy and Cell Biology and her Broken Earth team returned from their week long Volunteer Mission in Port au Prince, Haiti.Dr. Keith L. Moore
July 30, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dr. Keith Moore has passed away.Going the Distance
July 30, 2024
