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Dr. Kathleen Surry Appointed President of Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists
July 18, 2024
Dr. Kathleen Surry, PhD, Assistant Professor and CAMPEP Director, has been appointed President of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists for a two-year term. She will work to advance equity and access in medical physics during her tenure.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.Medical Biophysics Alumnus Jaryd Christie Joins Nobel Laureates to Discuss AI in Science
July 05, 2024
Dr. Jaryd Christie, a recent Medical Biophysics PhD graduate, participated in the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, discussing AI's role in science and its potential to improve cancer patient outcomes. His contributions highlight his expertise and commitment to advancing medical research.Dr. James Lacefield Leads New Frugal Biomedical Innovation Training Program
May 16, 2024
James Lacefield, a professor of electrical engineering and medical biophysics, is heading a new training program at Western University, funded by a $1.65-million NSERC grant. The program, "Engineering Health Equity," aims to advance frugal biomedical innovation and equip students to tackle global health challenges.Congratulations: 2024 Awards of Excellence recipient, Dr. Frank Prato
April 12, 2024
The Department of Medical Biophysics Celebrates Dr. Frank Prato's 2024 Dean's Award of Excellence for Faculty, Distinguished Leader in Research.International Women’s Day 2024: A Tribute to Dr. Margot Roach
March 08, 2024
On International Women's Day, we celebrate Dr. Margot Roach, Medical Biophysics first female chair, as a distinguished figure in the field, honouring her significant contributions and inspiring mentorship.New study expands understanding of brain blood flow and neurological disorders
March 07, 2024
Dr. Ali Khan and a team of researchers have developed an efficient, non-invasive method to better understand perfusion in various regions of the hippocampus which could aid in the diagnosis of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, epilepsy and schizophrenia, as well as help promote healthy aging.Donation of $8.5 million strengthens hearing science and innovation
December 18, 2023
Western University's auditory research and innovation efforts have received a significant boost with a generous donation from the global hearing implant company MED-EL. The $8.5 million contribution will support the work of inaugural chair holders Dr. Sumit Agrawal and Hanif Ladak, PhD, who are distinguished leaders in translational hearing science. Drawing on their expertise in imaging technology, mathematics, biophysics, engineering, neurotology, and surgery, Ladak and Agrawal, as long-time research partners, are dedicated to advancing personalized cochlear implant programming by tailoring implant maps to accommodate the unique anatomy of each patient, departing from the conventional one-size-fits-all approach.In Memoriam: Dr. Margot Roach
August 28, 2023
It is with great sadness we share that Dr. Margot Roach – Professor Emeritus at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – has passed away.Funding fuels medical technology innovation for remote and low-resource communities
July 26, 2023
Congratulations to Drs. Mamadou Diop, Ian Cunningham, Maria Drangova, Davids Holdsworth and James Lacefield, whose research projects have received catalyst grants through Western University’s newly established Frugal Biomedical Innovations program.Fecal transplants show promise in improving melanoma treatment
July 07, 2023
Dr. Saman Maleki, assistant professor in the Departments of Oncology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Medical Biophysics, is one of the senior investigator in a world-first clinical trial that has found fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) are safe and show promise in improving response to immunotherapy in patients with advanced melanoma.New study investigates how probiotics can improve outcomes in knee replacement surgeries
June 18, 2023
Dr. Matthew Teeter, PhD, and team are investigating the connection between the gut biome and positive knee replacement surgical outcomesA microscope that makes diagnosing malaria easier and cheaper
June 02, 2023
A student team from Western, including Medical Biophysics Graduate Student Robin Cunningham, is taking their malaria diagnostic innovation into the finals of the World’s Challenge Challenge.Announcement: Welcome Dr. David Seminowicz
February 10, 2022
Medical Biophysics is very pleased to welcome Dr. David Seminowicz as a new faculty member to the DepartmentFunding: 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 Medical Biophysics faculty Dr. Jefferson Frisbee and Dr. Corey BaronCongratulations: Dr. Jacob Van Dyk named 2022 Coolidge Gold Medal Recipient
February 07, 2022
We are delighted to announce that Emeritus Professor Jacob (“Jake”) Van Dyk is the recipient of the 2022 Coolidge Gold Medal from the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). This is the AAPM’s top honour for an “eminent career in medical physics”.Funding: Drs. Glenn Bauman, Richard Kim awarded funding from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
December 09, 2021
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry are among the recipients of new funding from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR).Feature: Dr. Frank Prato celebrates 45 years of medical imaging ingenuity
November 04, 2021
Medical Biophysics and The Lawson team is extending a congratulations to Dr. Frank Prato for his impressive 45 years of dedicated work in the field of medical imagining.Spotlight: The Cellular and Molecular Imaging Group (CMIG) at Robarts
September 13, 2021
The Cellular and Molecular Imaging Group (CMIG) at Robarts, lead by Paula Foster, PhD were awarded this promotional video through WMIS and the annual World Molecular Imaging Congress. Since 2015, the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) has showcased abstract authors who contribute to the outstanding research happening in scientific labs on a global scale through the "This is Our Lab" campaign.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: 9 innovative research infrastructure projects at Western receive federal grant
August 12, 2021
Matthew Teeter, PhD among 9 researchers who received funding through the John R. Evans Leadership funding for a device to measure wear of orthopaedic implantsHonours: Three Graduate Students were named Internal Graduate Award recipients
August 12, 2021
Peter Jeon, PhD Candidate (Supervisors: J. Theberge, PhD & L. Palaniyappan, PhD), Kevin Chung, PhD Candidate (Supervisor: T.Y Lee, PhD) and Claire Park, PhD Candidate (Supervisor: A. Fenster, PhD) were among 10 outstanding graduate students recognized with Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Internal Graduate Awards.Funding: Nearly $10 million awarded in CIHR grants
August 12, 2021
Medical Biophysics researchers, Paula Foster, PhD and John Ronald, PhD, were awarded CIHR Project Grants. Congratulations to all the successful applicants.Funding: Ontario Research Fund backs research in multi-modality imaging and precision medicine
July 21, 2021
Principal investigator, Aaron Fenster, PhD, is investigating imaging systems that will combine ultrasound with radionuclide imaging to provide an effective approach to three distinct unmet clinical needs.Feature: Respiratory Structure and Function Early Career Professionals
July 12, 2021
Rachel Eddy, PhD was included in the ATS RSF early career researcher highlights along with a brief research abstract, "Respiratory Structure and Function Early Career Professionals" supervised by Grace Parraga, PhDCongratulations: Ben Wilk, PhD Student received a Cardiovascular Council Young Investigator Award
June 16, 2021
Congratulations to Benjamin Wilk, PhD student on being selected as the 2nd place CVC basic science/preclinical YIA recipient, for the abstract titled “Myocardial glucose suppression interferes with the detection of inflammatory cells with FDG-PET in a canine model of myocardial infarction.”Peter Canham Annual Fall Lecture
October 13, 2020
Jacob Scott, MD, DPhil was the invited speaker at the 2nd Annual Peter Canham Fall Lecture - Department of Medical Biophysics. Talk Title: Personalized radiation therapy: the future is here.2020 3MT Western Finalists Announced!
March 03, 2020
Our Western 3MT heats are now complete. I am pleased to announce the top 20 finalists who will compete on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library (Central branch) at 7:00 p.m.The Next Generation: Andrea Barker, MSc Candidate
November 14, 2018
Athlete, award winner and researcher. Andrea Barker has already achieved much in her young life. And just a few months into her master's degree in medical biophysics, she is making major strides with her lung disease research.Professor Emeritus Peter Canham Wins Ontario Service Award
May 02, 2018
Professor Emeritus (Medical Biophysics) wins an Ontario Service Award after being nominated by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, London office. (pictured with Peggy Sattler, MPP, London West)27th Annual A. C. Burton Day
March 06, 2018
Guest Speaker- Dr. Frank WinklerLawrence Yip featured in Breast Cancer Society of Canada blog
February 22, 2018
Lawrence Yip, a PhD candidate in the Department of Medical Biophysics at Western University, is developing a new imaging technology to help surgeons treat breast cancer. In collaboration with his lab colleagues, Yip seeks to build a portable system that will be reliable and inexpensive.Trainees recognized for outstanding achievement
February 16, 2018
Congratulations to Dante Capaldi, Sarah Svenningsen and Olga Dona on being awarded postdoctoral fellowships from NSERC and CIHRCongratulations to PhD candidate Dante Capaldi
September 18, 2017
Medical Biophysics PhD candidate, Dante Capaldi awarded Radiological Society of North America Trainee Research Prize.Jerry Battista receives the COMP 2017 Gold Medal Award
August 18, 2017
The Award recognizes a COMP member who has had an outstanding career and has made a significant contribution to the field of medical physics in Canada.Jerry Battista receives Peter Kirkby Memorial Medal for Outstanding Service to Canadian Physics
August 18, 2017
The Medal recognizes outstanding and lifelong contributions to Medical Physics in Canada that have fundamentally altered worldwide practice.Radiology - Editor's 2016 Recognition Award with Special Distinction
June 28, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. Grace Parraga for winning the 2016 Editor's Recognition Award with Special Distinction! 2016 Editor’s Recognition Award with Special Distinction is in recognition of Dr. Parraga's outstanding efforts as a reviewer for RADIOLOGY. This recognition is given to the top 77 of 1000 journal reviewers.Dr. Abdel-Lawendy named Geographic Leader
November 09, 2016
Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy has been named Geographic Leader. Dr. Lawendy will assume the role of Geographic Leader for the Middle East.New chairs provide for the next generation of researchers
November 03, 2016
St. Joseph’s and Western University announce two research chairs – a milestone for London, Ontario’s hospital-based medical imaging research and patient care.John Ronald, PhD - Cancer Hunter
October 20, 2016
John Ronald, PhD’09, holds up his wellworn, ear-marked copy of the Emperor of All Maladies. The book, a biography of cancer, brings the reader through a journey of how far we’ve come in the treatment of this complex disease; from crude surgeries to very sophisticated targeted therapies.Tom Hrinivich wins 1st place in the COMP Young Investigator’s Symposium!
July 28, 2016
Tom Hrinivich, PhD trainee, was awarded 1st place in the COMP Young Investigator’s Symposium, last week in St. John's, NL!Several researchers in Medical Biophysics awarded CIHR funding
July 19, 2016
Congratulations to Drs. David Holdsworth, Ravi Menon, Paula Foster, Keith St. Lawrence, Stewart Gaede, Ali Khan, and Grace Parraga on their recent CIHR funding success!Dr. Jefferson Frisbee has been appointed as Chair of the Department of Medical Biophysics
July 05, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jefferson Frisbee has been appointed as Chair of the Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021.Schulich Faculty Profile: Maria Drangova, PhD
June 07, 2016
Maria Drangova, PhD: Research impact beyond the benchCongratulations to the 2016 LHRD winners from Medical Biophysics!
May 06, 2016
Several Medical Biophysics graduate trainees were among the awardees at the 2016 London Health Research Day!Congratulations to the recent CIHR CHRP grant recipients!
May 05, 2016
Recently, Drs. Jeff Carson, Aaron Fenster, Mamadou Diop, Kevin Jordan, and Jerry Battista were all successful in their Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnered) grant applications!Dr. Geoffrey Pickering receives Alumni of Distinction Award
April 29, 2016
Dr. Geoffrey Pickering has enjoyed an outstanding career as a clinician scientist.PhD candidate Derek Gillies looks to focus liver surgery
April 11, 2016
Derek Gillies, PhD Candidate, is working to give surgeons a clearer view — and liver patients a better outcome — thanks to a new 2D/3D imaging system.Congratulations to the recent NSERC Discovery Grant recipients!
April 11, 2016
Several Medical Biophysics researchers were awarded NSERC Discovery Grants.Grace Parraga, PhD named Faculty Scholar
March 31, 2016
Congratulations to Grace Parraga, PhD, on being selected as one of two of Western University's 2016 Faculty Scholars.Ajay Rajaram, MSc Candidate wins 2nd prize in 3MT competition!
March 31, 2016
Ajay Rajaram (Supervisors: Drs. St. Lawrence and Diop)was awarded 2nd place in Western's 2016 3MT Competition!Dr. Ladak: Improving the practice of giving hearing to the deaf
February 16, 2016
Dr. Hanif Ladak, joined by Postdoctoral Fellow Mai Elfarnawany, PhD and Science Associate Ning Zhu, PhD, was awarded highly sought after imaging time using the synchotron in Saskatoon, SK.Dr. Eugene Wong: Help for youth of parents with cancer
January 13, 2016
Launched in 2014, the Rowe Scholar program (Reach out for Western’s Education) was co-founded by Alex Rowe and Rachel Dales, two London high schoolers at that time, along with Physics and Astronomy professor Eugene Wong.In-Course Scholarship and Award Winners
January 12, 2016New imaging to improve brain research
December 17, 2015
Dr. Jean Théberge was recently featured on CTV London discussing his newly developed head coil that works in conjunction with PET MRI devices.Matthew Teeter, PhD, recognized for work in joint replacement
November 18, 2015
Matthew Teeter, PhD, has been awarded the 2015 John Charles Polanyi Prize for his research into joint replacement.New fellowship puts innovation at forefront
November 05, 2015
Dr. Matt Teeter is Co-Director of the Western Medical Innovation Fellowship which immerses talented young scientists, engineers and clinicians in a training and research environment to drive the development of novel medical technologies.Bringing new life into research on the placenta
October 01, 2015
Charles McKenzie, PhD, and Timothy Regnault, PhD, have received $3.7 million in funding from the NIH as part of its Human Placenta Project.2015 Alan C. Groom Seminar Award Winners
September 29, 2015Medical Biophysics Alumnus Matthew Quinn receives The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
September 14, 2015
The Dr. Alan Hudson and Robert W. Noakes Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award recognizes a second-year medical student who demonstrates perseverance, collaboration and an entrepreneurial spirit, and shows outstanding potential as a future leader and innovator of health care in Canada.Lung imaging could improve treatment of COPD
July 08, 2015
Grace Parraga, PhD, has co-authored a study highlighting the importance of lung imaging for patients with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Dr. Robert Bartha has been appointed as Acting Chair, Department of Medical Biophysics
July 06, 2015
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Bartha, PhD has been appointed as Acting Chair, Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.PhD trainee Kurtis Dekker wins prestigious award
June 19, 2015
At the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering (Toronto June 7-12, 2015), Kurtis Dekker was awarded the Best Presentation Award of IOMP and the J.R. Cunningham AwardMedical Biophysics researchers receive nearly $20M in funding for research excellence
June 18, 2015
Maria Drangova, PhD, Terry Peters, PhD, David Holdsworth, PhD, along with several Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers have received funding for research excellenceRavi Menon, PhD, selected as senior fellow by International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine for lifetime achievements in brain imaging research
June 01, 2015
For 30 years, Ravi Menon, PhD, has paved the way for key developments in the field of brain imaging research.Research teams receive record number of Collaborative Health Research Project grants
May 04, 2015
Three Western University research teams have been awarded Collaborative Health Research Project (CHRP) grants, the most ever granted to Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry researchers in a single year.Medical Biophysics Alumnus Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy helps victims of violence
April 23, 2015
As a trauma orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy is frequently confronted with high-stake situations. He recently had the opportunity to put his skills in this area to use during a relief work mission to Yemen disaster and conflict zones...Androu Abdalmalak wins 3rd prize in 3MT Competition!
April 10, 2015
MSc Trainee Androu Abdalmalak, supervised by Dr. Keith St. Lawrence, wins 3rd prize in Western's 3MT Competition!Dr. Robert Bartha awarded Alzheimer Foundation grant
March 13, 2015
Medical Biophysics professor Dr. Robert Bartha of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has been awarded the Alzheimer Foundation London and Middlesex Premier Research Grant.Dr. Ravi Menon - Researchers use imaging as a tool to predict outcomes for therapy in cerebral palsy
March 13, 2015
For some children with cerebral palsy, constraint therapy is an extremely effective way to regain movement in a spastic limb. For some children, however, the therapy which involves physically restraining their dominant limb, can be a particularly frustrating experience with little or no clinical outcome.Dr. Michael Kovacs - Isotope breakthrough may stave off shortage concerns
March 13, 2015
Western professor Michael Kovacs is part of a Canada-wide team of scientists addressing the shortage of medical radioisotopes, used more than 5,000 times per days in nuclear imaging procedures to diagnose cancer and heart disease.Med Bio Alumnus, Vasiliki Economopoulos, BEng'08, PhD'13 a rising star in cancer research
March 12, 2015
Amid the hallowed and fabled walls of one of the world’s oldest universities, Vasiliki Economopoulos, BEng’08, PhD’13, is revelling in a life-changing milestone.Dr. Michael Kovacs wins Brockhouse Canada Prize
February 20, 2015
The Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering recognizes outstanding Canadian teams of researchers from different disciplines who have combined their expertise to produce achievements of outstanding international significance in the natural sciences and engineering in the last six years.Aaron Ward receives Prostate Cancer Canada’s Rising Star in Prostate Cancer Research Award
February 04, 2015
Congratulations to Aaron Ward, PhD, on receiving Prostate Cancer Canada’s Rising Star in Prostate Cancer Research Award.Congratulations to our 2014 graduates!
January 21, 2015
We are pleased to congratulate the 19 MSc and 10 PhD graduates from our program in 2014! You can see their theses by clicking the title above.PhD Candidate Dante Capaldi represents Schulich Medicine & Dentistry at RSNA’s Annual Meeting
December 04, 2014
Dante Capaldi was amongst 60,000 other delegates as he represented Schulich Medicine & Dentistry at the 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago, Illinois this week...Resident Spotlight: Dr. Ranita Manocha - Devoted to making a difference in her patients’ lives
November 27, 2014
While the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation may be small, it is the reason Dr. Ranita Manocha decided to continue her studies at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.Former Medical Biophysics student published in Nature Medicine
November 27, 2014
Medical Biophysics graduate, Ken Tichauer, is now Assistant Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology. His supervisor was Dr. Keith St. Lawrence and he recently had a paper published in Nature Medicine.Clinical PhD program reaccredited by CAMPEP!
November 20, 2014
Our Medical Biophysics Clinical MSc/PhD CAMPEP accredited degree program has been renewed for five years, certified by the Commission on the Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs.John Robertson, PhD - The Value of Simple
November 18, 2014
Medical Biophysics Alumnus John Robertson writes book: The Value of Simple'Maturity,' 'readiness' led to cluster designation
November 13, 2014Dr. David Holdsworth - Western positions itself among world leaders in bone and joint research
November 04, 2014
With millions of Canadians suffering from pain and reduced mobility, and hundreds of millions more around the world, Western University announced today a bold investment that will position it as a global leader in bone and joint research.Dr. Paula Foster - Taking a closer look with MRI
October 22, 2014
When Paula Foster, PhD, was completing her MSc in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Guelph, she had the opportunity to work on a project with the Ontario Veterinary College that involved magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Dr. Rob Bartha - London researchers help lead national consortium on dementia and aging
September 15, 2014
Four Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers, Jane Rylett, Robert Bartha, Manuel Montero-Odasso, and Dr. Michael Borrie are leading the charge as part of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), a collaborative research program focused on tackling the challenge of dementia and other neurodegenerative illnesses.Medical Biophysics graduate, Dr. Rebecca Fahrig, PhD '99 receives award
September 15, 2014
Since her graduation, Rebecca Fahrig, PhD’99, continues to set a standard of excellence as a researcher.Dr. Grace Parraga - Device clinically tested at Robarts wins gold
September 10, 2014
The Aerobika Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Therapy System, developed by Trudell Medical Group and clinically tested at Robarts Research Institute, has earned Gold at the Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA).Dr. Rob Bartha - Scientists receive $1.3 million from Weston Brain
September 10, 2014
Robarts Research Institute scientists Marco Prado, PhD, and Robart Bartha, PhD, are among the first to receive funding from the Weston Brain Institute, established with $50 million dollars in funding from the W. Garfield Weston Foundation.Imaging Scientists develop a better tool for tracking MS
September 09, 2014Jeff Gaudet Wins Dean's Stipend for Graduate Research
September 05, 2014
Jeff Gaudet, Department of Medical Biophysics, have received the Dean’s MSc Transfer to PhD Stipend for Graduate Research. Gaudet’s thesis proposal is entitled Imaging Cancer Immunotherapy: Development of MRI for In Vivo Tracking of Cell-based Therapies. His supervisor is Paula Foster, Department of Medical Biophysics.Featured Trainee - Mohamadreza Najiminaini, PhD - Prospering through change
August 05, 2014
Change has been a constant for Mohamadreza Najiminaini, PhD. It started early in his life when, due to the war, his family was forced to move from their home in Tehran to a rural area that offered safety and comfort. Years later, he pulled up his roots again to come to Canada. He landed in London as a PhD student co-supervised by Jeff Carson, assistant professor with the Department of Medical Biophysics.Helping with heart protection for breast cancer patients
April 16, 2014
A CTV News segment featuring Dr. Stewart Gaede (LRCP) and PhD student Omar El-Sherif.Solving the mysteries of the brain
April 14, 2014
Robarts Research Institute imaging scientists Robert Bartha, PhD, and Nevin McVicar, PhD Candidate, are using a novel MRI technique to show the exact pH in specific areas of the brain. This opens up a whole new way of measuring disease progression and guiding treatment specifically for things like stroke and brain cancer.Dr. Jerry Battista - Recipient of the 2014 Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching
April 14, 2014
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry congratulates Jerry Battista, Department Chair, Department of Medical Biophysics, and Brad Urquhart, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology on being awarded the Western University Award for Excellence in Teaching.Funding: New Frontiers in Research Fund competition results announced
July 31, 2024Schulich Medicine & Dentistry stands with the Muslim community
July 31, 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.Feature: Pitch perfect - New tool helps to ‘tune’ cochlear implants to improve hearing
July 31, 2024
With the aim of improving hearing for patients with cochlear implants, a team of researchers has designed a mathematical tool to help program the implants with precision for each patient’s unique anatomy.Honour: Paula Foster, PhD, honoured with Senior Fellowship from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
July 31, 2024
Paula Foster, PhD, has been awarded a Senior Fellowship from ISMRM in recognition of her achievements in cellular and molecular imaging. She is one of only 10 Canadians to ever receive this honour.Awards: The 2021 Awards of Excellence recipients have been announced
July 31, 2024
The Department of Medical Biophysics congratulates Kathleen Petts and the St. Lawrence/Thiessen Research Team on being 2021 Awards of Excellence recipients.Congratulations: Dr. Matthew Teeter named Young Innovator
July 31, 2024
Matthew Teeter has been named as a recipient of the 2020 Petro-Canada Young Innovator AwardCongratulations: Dr. John McGuire a Experiential Learning Innovation Scholar Program 2020 award winner
July 31, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. John McGuire on being selected as one of four 2020 award winners for the Experiential Learning Innovation Scholar Program.Research News: Team first in world to treat COVID-19 with specialized dialysis
July 31, 2024Feature: From the frontlines of Italy’s COVID-19 fight
July 31, 2024
Dr. Fabio Salerno, a nephrologist and PhD Candidate with Medical Biophysics, has returned to his home country of Italy to help care for patients during the COVID-19 outbreak. He is sending updates from Monza San Gerardo Hospital in the country’s northern Lombardy region.COVID-19 Education and Research Program Changes
July 31, 2024Medical Biophysics NSERC Winners
July 31, 2024
Congratulations to Keith St. Lawrence, Jeff Frisbee and Corey Baron - Department of Medical Biophysics
