May 2018 Newsletter
Celebrating faculty and staff excellence
More than 300 faculty and staff gathered to recognize the outstanding contributions of their peers who were honoured with the Dean's and Schulich Awards of Excellence at the annual event.
Equity, diversity and inclusivity feature prominently at LHRD
London Health Research Day once again attracted nearly 400 trainees for a full day of poster and platform presentations, as well as lectures. Dr. Janet Smylie presented The Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture and was one of xx speakers during Exchange a new event focused on equity, diversity and inclusivity.
Dr. Vladimir Hachinksi awarded 2018 Killam Prize
Dr. Hachinski is the sixth Western University researcher to receive this honour, which recognizes the career achievements of eminent Canadian scholars and scientists actively engaged in research, whether in industry, government agencies or universities.The Prize is the highest honour for research from the Canada Council of the Arts.
Conditions of Appointment for Faculty approved
The 2017 Conditions of Appointment for Physicians document received approval from Western University’s Board of Governors on April 26, 2018
Medicine Class of 2018 celebrates convocation
Spirit and pride filled the air at Schulich Medicine’s Convocation ceremony that took place in May. Medicine Class of 2018 walked across the stage, accepted their hoods and moved on to a new chapter in their lives. Enjoy the photo gallery from the celebration.
Dr. Chandlee Dickey appointed as Chair/Chief, Department of Psychiatry
Congratulations to Dr. Chandlee Dickey who has been appointed as the Chair/Chief, Department of Psychiatry at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and its teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, effective October 15, 2018 to October 14, 2023.
Celebrating your Achievements - May 2018
Congratulations to Gerry Cooper, EdD, Dr. Larry Jacobs, Dr. Hema Gangam, Dr. Clive Freedman, Gilles Lajoie, PhD, Dr. Don Richardson, Jeffery Dixon, PhD, Professor Emeritus Peter Canham, PhD, Dr. Jason Chui, Dr. Shalini Dhir, Dr. John Murkin, Dr. Chris Doherty and Drs. Jessica Howard, James Mather and Dr. Wendy Cui.
Celebrating the Medicine Class of 2018 with Emma Ali
Ali has never shied away from a challenge, whether it is a volunteer or mentorship opportunity, or the pursuit of a university program. She loves to explore, and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry offered the perfect environment to discover new avenues that satisfied her love of learning.
Gut microbiome plays a role in atherosclerosis
Scientists have shown that there is a a novel relationship between the intestinal microbiome and atherosclerosis, one of the major causes of heart attack and stroke.
Discovery Week, 20 years of education
Discovery Week celebrates 20 years of education, and community partnership.
Meet residents from Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Meet Drs. Benjami van der Woerd, Hannah Ernst, Neil Mundi, and Rakhna Araslanova, residents from Otologaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Learn about how they are enjoying their residency experiences.
Celebrating and recognizing the most recent donations made in support of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Celebrating recent gifts supporting Indigenous medical students, respirology residents and medical students with an interest in emergency medicine.- Parliamentary Secretary for Science meets with faculty, trainees and research staff
Kate Young joined David Litchfield, PhD, and a team of trainees at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry this week to tour the Functional Proteomics Facility. She took part in a hands-on robotic instrumentation demo, and learned about the field of synthetic biology. - Biomedical Research Facility update
Planning for the new facility has been underway since the fall of 2016, and it is expected that the new facility will open in 2021. HDR Architecture Associates along with engineering firms Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates and HH-Angus have been selected for the project and the design phase is underway. - Selection Committee Updates
Interested in knowing the status of various selection committee activities? You can visit the School's Human Resources website for a monthly update. Please note, the information is updated at the beginning of each month. - Elentra ME System Implementation Update
This project communication update is provided to the key project stakeholders to keep everyone up to date on the current status of the project. Key milestones are described below, with a brief explanation of what has been accomplished. - Celebrating science with the community
Trainees, faculty and staff supported a number of community outreach activities in April and May to showcase the exciting world of science and inspire the next generation. - Shawn Li, PhD renewed as Canada Research Chair
As part of the renewal, Li had his Canada Research Chair in Molecular and Epigenetic Basis of Cancer renewed and moved from a Tier 2 to a Tier 1. - Indigenous convocation ceremony
On April 6, Drs. Madeline Arkle and Amanda Sauvé, Medicine Class of 2018 from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry participated in the annual Indigenous graduation ceremony that the University hosts. - Faculty and students inspired by advocacy at Hungry for Change Gala
In Uganda, Adriana Cappelletti and Rachel Loebach witnessed firsthand the effects poverty, government corruption and labour disruptions can have on women and children. With a desire to raise awareness about their experiences and reinforce the value of global health, they made a moving presentation at the recent Hungry for Change Gala. 
Tweets of the Month - May 2018
Catch up on the best Twitter thoughts from our faculty, staff and students, including Susanne Schmid, George Kim, Walter Siqueira and others.- Web Redesign
Western has launched an updated design for websites, featuring new visual elements and formatting options. The Communications & Marketing Team is managing the transition process for all Schulich Medicine & Dentistry websites. Learn more about the process, including a step-by-step guide. 
Strategic Plan refresh infographic
An infographic outlining the School's Strategic Plan directions and goals has been prepared for you to download. Visit the Strategic Plan website to print up your copy. Official copies will also be distributed to the programs and departments across the School. View and download the infographic for your keeping.
