October 2017 Newsletter
Highlighting 'invisible' populations
Greta Bauer, PhD, is helping to bring greater visibility to marginalized populations and creating better health outcomes for people in these communities.
A dose of perspective
Roger Hudson, an MSc Candidate, is researching how different doses of Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol interact and effect learning and neutral and emotional memory.
Science Says - October
Dave Edgell, PhD, answers the question, "With CRISPR, is the solution to many diseases a matter of more computer power and more efficient delivery of the tool?”
Beyond the Bench - October 2017
Already two months into the school year, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is buzzing with activity. Check out what your colleagues and graduate trainees have been up to this month.
Prescribed Ethics
Is altruism a fading ideal in the profession of medicine? Dr. Wael Haddara says research suggests altruism is 'fluid' in meaning and relative to societal and systemic issues.
Conquering the global burden of mental illness
Dr. Arlene MacDougall is harnessing the power of social innovation and transdisciplinary approaches to address the rising global burden of mental disorders.Celebrating your achievements - October 2017
Congratulations to Mai Elfarnawany, Daniel G. Allen, Seyyed M. Hesabgar and many more on their accomplishments.- In the news: Greg Gloor, PhD
Greg Gloor, PhD, explains research that shows 'ridiculously healthy' elderly have similar gut microbiota to those decades younger. - Cancer researchers rewarded for innovation with Movember Discovery Grants
Alison Allan, PhD, and John Ronald, PhD, were awarded Movember Discovery Grants based on novel research projects that have the potential to make a significant difference in prostate cancer research. - Lloy Wylie advances compassionate care thanks to AMS Phoenix Grant
Thanks to a thematic grant from AMS Phoenix, Lloy Wylie, PhD, will be mobilizing a project across Southwestern Ontario, specifically looking at improving equity in health care delivery for underserviced populations including Indigenous, immigrant and refugee communities and patients with mental illness. - 2018 Inductees into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Dr. Vladimir Hachinski is among a group of exceptional healthcare leaders who will be inducted into The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. - $13.8 million supports research infrastructure at Western
Five projects at Western University have been awarded a total of $13.8 million in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). - Tavis Apramian, MD/PhD Candidate awarded the 2017 CMHF Award
As this year’s recipient of The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award, Tavis Apramian demonstrates a passion for education research, leadership and medicine. - Dean's Video Newsletter - Indigenous Strategic Plan
Dr. Michael J. Strong addresses plans across the University and School to respond to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. - Top Stories - September 2017
If you didn’t have a chance to read the September 2017 issue of Current Affairs, get caught up on the top read stories of the month.
