2024
2024 Highlights
December 12, 2024
Discover the successes achieved by our Department this year, including our key accomplishments and milestones.Healthy smile, happy life? Schulich researcher explores impact of oral health on aging
December 09, 2024
Research team led by Noha Gomaa, backed by Canadian Institutes of Health Research grantCost-Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Primary Care
December 06, 2024
New research led by Dr. Shehzad Ali has examined the cost-effectiveness of computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) in treating depression among adults in primary care settings. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, involved a diverse group of 175 patients with mild to moderate depression.Announcement - Carol Buck Lecture has been cancelled
December 06, 2024
The seminar titled "Mitigating Health Inequalities: Is It Time for a New Lens?" with Dr. Ali, originally scheduled for today, December 6th, has been canceled. Detailed information regarding a rescheduled date will be shared next week. Thank you for your understanding.New Research on Weight Loss Program for Men with Obesity
November 19, 2024
New research from our Department has examined the effectiveness of the Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) program for weight loss and health improvement in men with obesity. The article was published in the The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine journal.Western University Students’ Council launches new Peer AI Training Program
November 15, 2024
Free workshops offer expert insights, hands-on training to enhance academic work, career readinessExploring economic impact of dementia prevention earns MSc grad Governor General’s Gold Medal
November 06, 2024
With the first-ever Canadian dementia prevention model, Marie Lan, MSc’24, will help assess the economic impact of managing dementia risk factors. She has also earned a Governor General’s Gold Medal in the process.Study provides clarity around blood pressure management in non-cardiac surgery
November 05, 2024
“Sometimes blood pressure medications, including those which protect the kidneys long-term, are not resumed at hospital discharge if stopped in the perioperative period,” said Dr. Garg, who is also Associate Dean of Clinical Research at Schulich Medicine.Western grads receive Governor General’s Gold Medal
November 01, 2024
We are thrilled to celebrate Marie Lan's remarkable achievement in receiving the Governor General’s Gold Medal for academic excellence. Her groundbreaking research on the economic impact of hypertension management in dementia prevention showcases her dedication and brilliance. Marie’s contributions to the field of epidemiology and biostatistics are inspiring, and we can't wait to see where her talent takes her next!Western researchers closing in on treatment for long COVID
October 29, 2024
Two new projects funded by the Schmidt Initiative for Long COVID investigate drug treatments and patients most likely to suffer from the conditionCurbing the addiction: Pioneer study explores CBD’s potential to reduce opioid use after knee surgery
October 23, 2024
Dr. Joel Gagnier, and a team from the University of Michigan, are undertaking a large-scale study to determine the effectiveness of cannabidiol in reducing pain after knee replacements.Expert insight: What you need to know about cold and flu season
October 17, 2024
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Jennifer Guthrie outlines precautions to take against the upcoming flu seasonExpert insight: Lack of office workers not to blame for ailing downtown businesses
October 10, 2024
Municipalities hope more office workers will mean higher spending at restaurants and other businesses.CIHR funding boost helps answer challenging questions that could save lives
September 12, 2024
Positive results come from 80-per-cent increase in grant applications building on an upward trend, says vice dean of Research & InnovationChildren’s Health Foundation donation propels paediatric research at Western
July 08, 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 05, 2024
Dr. Amit Garg is training doctors how to run pragmatic clinical trials and, in the process, helping Canada manage future health threats.Retirement Announcement: Dr. Neil Klar
June 26, 2024
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics acknowledges Dr. Neil Klar's substantial contributions to research, education, and service over his distinguished academic career. We extend heartfelt best wishes to him as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement.Congratulations to the Graduates of 2024!
June 21, 2024
Join us in celebrating the achievements of all the students who graduated from our programs in 2024.Risk factors for prevalent and incident hypertension in rheumatoid arthritis: data from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort
June 20, 2024
New research led by the Department's former MSc student Brook Hadwen, Chair Saverio Stranges, Cross-Appointed Lillian Barra has revealed important findings about hypertension (high blood pressure) in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study, conducted with the CATCH Investigators, aimed to understand how common hypertension is and what factors contribute to its development in this specific group of patients.Schulich profs help prepare for future pandemics
May 07, 2024
Western’s DELPHI Network one of the 16 primary care electronic medical record networks across the country to enhance early detection and response time.Announcement - Dr. Nicole Redvers appointed as New VP Research in AFMC
May 06, 2024
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is delighted to welcome Dr. Nicole Redvers as the organization’s new Vice President, Research. As part of the AFMC leadership team, Nicole will lead the implementation of the organization’s strategic priorities related to health research and innovation, including supporting AFMC Committees and Networks in this area.Announcement - Dr. Kristin Clemens appointed as Diabetes Canada Chair in Diabetes Management
April 30, 2024
Dr. Kristin Clemens has been appointed as the Diabetes Canada Chair in Diabetes Management at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2029.PhD candidate presents work at HIV research conference that opens doors to treatment
April 20, 2024
“This study is pivotal as it demonstrates that targeting Nef may represent a viable strategy to decrease the size of the latent HIV-1 reservoir in people with HIV during long-term treatment,” said Dikeakos. The global team included Jessica Prodger, PhD, and Art Poon, PhD, both from the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, and Dr. Andrew Redd from the Division of Intramural Research, National Institutes of Health.Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canadians
April 11, 2024
Investigation by Dr. Saverio Stranges and others shows improvements in overall health of Canadians have stalled compared to other high-income countries.Congratulations to the recipients of the CIHR Project Grant and CIHR Priority Announcement, including our esteemed core, cross, and adjunct faculty appointees
March 14, 2024
Congratulations to all recipients of the CIHR Project Grant and the CIHR Priority Announcement, including our esteemed core, cross, and adjunct faculty members! Your dedication and achievements contribute greatly to our academic community's success.Breaking barriers: Celebrating the pioneering women who pursued their medical dreams
March 08, 2024
On International Women’s Day, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry celebrates the pioneering women – including Dr. Marie Jeanne Ferrari, one of the School’s oldest living alumni - who broke through barriers to pursue a career in the male-dominated field of medicine. And we catch up with the current generation of female medical students who are forging new paths of their own.Study finds children in marginalized communities more likely to experience cardiac arrest
February 26, 2024
Lead author Samina Idrees, MSc'23, from the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics emphasizes the dire outcomes for children experiencing Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (POHCA). Most victims do not survive, and survivors often face severe neurological impairments. In response to these alarming statistics, the research aims to uncover any existing disparities and shed light on opportunities for prevention.Susceptibility to Long COVID increased by obesity, particularly in women
February 14, 2024
Exciting new findings from core faculty members Dr. Saverio Stranges and Dr. Piotr Wilk, along with Dr. Sarah Cuschieri, highlight that women, irrespective of BMI, face a heightened risk of long-COVID compared to men. Moreover, for women, a higher BMI exacerbates this risk even further.Staff and students taking critical roles in enhancing the Black experience on campus
February 10, 2024
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry staff, faculty and students are playing major roles in two recently-funded initiatives designed to make Western a more welcoming place for current and future Black staff, faculty and students.Expert insight: Why Strep A is increasing and how it spreads
January 25, 2024
Group A Streptococcus exclusively affects humans and can sometimes develop into invasive infections$6.5 million grant awarded to build consortium for improving the lives of Crohn's patients
January 19, 2024
Western University and the Cleveland Clinic have received funding to build a consortium to develop clinical trial outcome tools for patients with Crohn's disease living with a permanent ileostomy.Expert insight: Did neighbourhood amenities impact youth mental health in the pandemic?
January 08, 2024
The availability of neighbourhood amenities and its influence on changes in youth mental health and stress levels during the first six months of the pandemic were explored by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers. Here are their findings.Meet Miguel Quiñones-Mateu and current cohort of Western Research Chairs
January 05, 2024
The current cohort includes strategic focus chairs Bipasha Baruah, Stefan Everling, Michael Hallett, Kun Ping Lu, Valerie Oosterveld and Nicole Redvers; advancing research chair Maxwell Smith; and leadership chairs Sarah Gallagher and Raymond Thomas.Nicole Redvers brings Indigenous perspectives to WHO advisory group appointment
January 04, 2024
Dr. Nicole Redvers has been appointed to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on Embedding Ethics in Health and Climate Change Policy. As one of 13 members, she will help deliver a range of tools, materials and evidence-based insights to address this worldwide challenge.
