2019
Food Drive Challenge
December 20, 2019
Way to go Pathology - another year of success! The Food Drive Challenge had the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PaLM) contributing five skids of food weighing 3,000+lbs!Ark Aid Mission
December 20, 2019
On December 17, a group from Pathology and Laboratory Medicine got together to serve dinner at the Ark Aid Street Mission Inc. on Dundas Street in London. Dedicated to helping people get back on their feet, Ark Aid creates a sense of belonging while helping people get back on their feet.Social Committee Holiday Lunch
December 19, 2019
Thank you to all who came out for the Social Committee Holiday Lunch on December 19. It was a huge success! There was great food and fun times were had by all.Bekim Sadikovic recognized among National Human Genome Research Institute's Top 10 of 2019
December 18, 2019
Research by Bekim Sadikovic, PhD, has been acknowledged by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) as one of the 10 most significant advances in genomic medicine in 2019.Office Holiday Potluck Party
December 18, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine held an Office Holiday Potluck Party on December 18. All members of the department were invited to attend and bring one tasty dish to share.Closed for the Holidays
December 18, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Office will be closed for the holiday break from December 21 to January 2 at 8:30 am.London Pathology Associates Holiday Party
December 16, 2019
Congrats to Dr. Zeman-Pocrnich, recipient of the M.E. Kirk Teaching Award. Dr. Plantinga presented the award at the LPA Holiday Reception to Dr. Jacques on her behalf. This year’s Staff Awards of Excellence were presented to Susan McRae and Margaret Moroz.Regional-Ready Laboratory Team Design Retreat
December 11, 2019
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine held a Regional-Ready Laboratory Team Design Retreat on November 4, 2019 in order to finalize plans for operationalizing regional partnerships.ASHI/BANFF Joint Scientific Meeting
December 10, 2019
The meeting was held in Pittsburgh, PA in September, where Dr. QingYong Xu was presented with a Scholar Abstract award for his publication. The joint scientific meeting was intended to promote collaboration between experts in solid organ transplant pathology and histocompatibility/immunogenetics. The objective of this alliance was advancing diagnostic testing for solid organ transplant recipients with an emphasis on the immunology and pathology of antibody-mediated rejection.Madison Wallace completes her MSc Thesis
December 04, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Madison Wallace who recently completed her MSc in Pathology.Healthier Relationships
November 29, 2019
As the planet grapples with climate change, instability and shrinking resources, the link between humans, animals, plants and the environment is increasingly pronounced. The One Health approach is an opportunity to break the status quo and bring about radical change.OICR Investigator Award
November 28, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Parisa Shooshtari for receiving an Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) Investigator Award. The award provides stable research funding and salary support for recipients to establish their laboratories and build their research platforms within Ontario.Blood Efficiency Accelerator Award Program 2019 Competition
November 27, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Ziad Solh, recipient of a Blood Efficiency Accelerator Award from Canadian Blood Services. Dr. Solh’s study aims to compare the survival and cancer cure outcomes for patients with cervical cancer when hemoglobin is kept at two different levels prior to radiation therapy.2019 Paterson Lecture
November 25, 2019
The 2019 Paterson Lecture was held on Thursday, November 14, 2019. We were fortunate to have Dr. Jeffrey Ravetch, Theresa and Eugene Lang Professor at the Rockefeller University and Head of the Leonard Wagner Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology, deliver the 2019 Lecture.Pathology Fundraiser Bake Sale
November 14, 2019
The Pathology Fundraiser Bake Sale that took place in front of the University Hospital cafeteria on November 8, 2019 raised $1,313.00 towards the London Homeless Helpers event.International Clinical Cytometry Society Annual Meeting
November 12, 2019
The goals of these events are to help participants increase their knowledge of current tools and technologies available for patient sample analysis, better understand the accepted methodologies and benchmarks for patient sample analysis and diagnosis, and to increase their competence in using analytical software applications.Canadian Diagnostic Executive Forum in Toronto
November 08, 2019
A cross section of PaLM leaders were given the opportunity to participate in the Canadian Diagnostic Executive Forum in Toronto on October 24 and 25. Participants and speakers hailed from all across Canada and the United States to learn about innovations and technologies within the laboratory.CRISM Grant
November 06, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Gerald McKinley who was awarded $35,000 through the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM) community-based research program to study the impact of increased social inclusion and perceptions of belonging on individuals engaged in substance misuse on a local First Nation.Cytopathology CME Symposium
October 31, 2019
We had a very successful Cytopathology CME Symposium entitled Advances in the Practice of Cytopathology featuring “The Bedard Lectureship” on Saturday, October 26, 2019, organized by the Cytopathology Division at LHSC and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Western University.PaLM Halloween Spirit and Door Decorating Contest
October 31, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine got into the Halloween spirit again this year. Staff, faculty and students wore costumes and decorated their doors.13th Annual Autoantibody Network Conference
October 30, 2019
The 13th Annual Conference of the Autoantibody Network (AAN) was held September 18-20, 2019 in Mississauga, Ontario and was attended by a group from the Specialty Biochemistry Labs.Western One Health participates in EVOLVE competition
October 29, 2019
Congrats to the Western One Health Team who took Second place in the Ivey HBA Health Sector Club’s EVOLVE competition.American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting October 15-19, 2019
October 28, 2019
A team from PaLM Molecular Diagnostics attended the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting showcasing EpiSign - our world first clinical whole genome methylation test for diagnosing over 20 neurodevelopmental disorders.Business London 2019 Twenty in their 20s
October 23, 2019
Kara Ruicci completed her PhD program in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in 2019 and is now one of Business London’s Twenty in their 20s for 2019.Convocation 2019
October 22, 2019
We would like to congratulate our students who will be convocating on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.2019 Global Corporate Challenge
October 04, 2019
For the fourth year in a row the PaLM administrative staff fielded a team to participate in the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge. The Challenge allows participants to track walking, cycling, and other forms of exercise, and engage in modules on mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep over the 100 days of the Challenge.James Armstrong completes his PhD Thesis
October 02, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to James Armstrong, who has completed his PhD in Pathology.Exploring the Epi-signature
October 01, 2019
Dr. Bekim Sadikovic updates us on the progress of DNA methylation as a diagnostic tool.Welcome Angela DeCandido
September 27, 2019
We are pleased to announce that Angela DeCandido has been successful to the position of Manager, Administration and Finance for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine effective September 23, 2019.Western elite named among Royal Society Fellows
September 26, 2019
Ann Chambers, Professor Emerita, Oncology, Medical Biophysics and Pathology has been named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).Walk for ALS and CTV News Interview
September 25, 2019
On the morning of Saturday, September 21, the Duennwald lab came together to support the Walk for ALS in London's Springbank Garden Park.EpLINK Grant
September 23, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Qi Zhang who recently received a research grant from The Epilepsy Research Program of the Ontario Brain Institute (EpLINK).Welcome Dr. Ferreira and Dr. Champredon
September 23, 2019
Welcome Dr. Roux-Cil Ferreira and Dr. David Champredon, two new post-docs who are joining Dr. Art Poon’s lab.Graduate Student Orientation 2019
September 17, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine extends a warm welcome to our new graduate students. Incoming and returning students attended our Graduate Orientation on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.The Power List 2019 - Matthew Cecchini
September 06, 2019
The Pathologist.com compiles a list of trailblazers in the lab each year honouring 100 of the leading innovators in pathology and laboratory medicine by celebrating their success at the cutting edge of the field. Matthew Cecchini was privileged to be included on The Power List 2019.Welcome Nan Meng
September 04, 2019
We are pleased to announce that Nan Meng will be joining our administrative team effective September 3, 2019 in the Finance Assistant role previously held by Kayla Anderson.Back to School
August 30, 2019
The PaLM administrative office on the university side is buzzing as preparations are well underway for the new academic year.MITACS Globalink Research Award
August 29, 2019
This summer, Saumik Biswas had the opportunity to travel abroad and conduct his own research project at the University of Hong Kong—all thanks to the ‘Mitacs Globalink Research Award’.Thank you to all members of the 2018-2019 Western Pathology Association
August 28, 2019
As the academic year comes to an end, we wish to extend a big thank-you to all student executives and representatives of the WPA for their hard work and contributions.Mentor-Mentee Meetup - Summer Term / End-of-the-Year BBQ
August 27, 2019
On August 8, Pathology graduate students met at Gibbons Park to celebrate the end of the summer and academic year.Maedeh Naghibosadat completes her MSc Thesis
August 26, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Maedeh Naghibosadat who recently completed her MSc in Pathology.The Amazing Race
August 22, 2019
Congratulations to Liz Goldhawk and Kathilyn Allewell from our PaLM team on their 4th place finish in The Amazing Race: Global Challenge Edition at Western University on Wednesday, August 22, 2019.Welcome Ben Hedley
August 21, 2019
Dr. Ben Hedley joined Pathology and Laboratory Medicine as a Hematology Scientist on July 19, 2019.Matthew Hintermayer completes his MSc Thesis
August 15, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Matthew Hintermayer, who has completed his MSc in Pathology.Learning from Staff
August 07, 2019
LHSC hosts more than 700 medical students each year with the majority being third and fourth year undergraduate students studying to become physicians. The third year students are commonly known as medical clerks.Welcome Parisa Shooshtari
July 31, 2019
We are excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Parisa Shooshtari who joined our department on July 1, 2019.WPA Rock Climbing Social
July 30, 2019
On Thursday July 25, a number of a number of Pathology students from both the research and Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) graduate programs met at Junction Climbing Centre for a night of rock-climbing and bouldering.Nellie L. Farthing Memorial Fellowship in Medical Sciences
July 29, 2019
Congratulations to Saumik Biswas (supervisor: Dr. S. Chakrabarti) from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine on receiving one of three Nellie Farthing memorial Fellowships awarded in 2019.Goodbye Rachel Halaney
July 25, 2019
We are pleased to announce that Rachel Halaney has been successful to take on the position of Associate Director, Administration and Finance for Dentistry effective August 1, 2019.Congratulations to Dr. Martin Duennwald on Receiving a CIHR Grant
July 15, 2019
Congratulations to Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Associate Professor, Dr. Martin Duennwald, who has been awarded two Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Grant.Goodbye Kayla Anderson
July 11, 2019
It is with mixed feelings that we announce the departure of Kayla Anderson from our Western PaLM administrative team. Kayla will be taking on a new role as the Financial Officer for Facilities Management at Western beginning on July 24, 2019.Amanda Oakie completes her PhD Thesis
July 10, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Amanda Oakie, who has completed her PhD in Pathology.Welcome new Resident and Fellows
July 08, 2019
We would like to extend a warm Welcome to our incoming resident and fellows, Dr. Hao Li, Dr. Qi Yang and Dr. Pylyp Zolotarov.Canadian Association of Pathologists Poster Awards
July 04, 2019
Congratulations to Paul Plantinga and Katherina Baranova who won awards for their posters at the most recent Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) in Niagara Falls, June 22-25, 2019.Welcome Dr. Fred Dick
July 02, 2019
We are excited to announce that effective July 1, 2019, Dr. Fred Dick will be officially joining our department.Dr. Chandan Chakraborty Retirement
June 28, 2019
With more than 19 years of service in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dr. Chandan Chakraborty is retiring on July 1, 2019.Wellness Meditation Event
June 27, 2019
On June 20, the PaLM Wellness Ambassadors and Pathology graduate students participated in a group meditation session hosted by the UWO Wellness Education Centre (WEC).The Dr. Subrata Chakrabarti MClSc PA student Award of Excellence
June 26, 2019
Congratulations to Megan Noel, recipient of the Dr. Subrata Chakrabarti MClSc Pathologists’ Assistant Student Award of Excellence.MClSc-PA Program Cake and Tea Celebration
June 25, 2019
Congratulations to our six PA students of the 2019 Graduating Class! On June 21, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine held a cake and tea reception to congratulate our new graduates, who have completed the requirements of their Master of Clinical Sciences, Pathologists’ Assistant program.Professor Colin Anderson Award in Pathology
June 24, 2019
Ryan Gillies is this year's recipient of the Professor Colin Anderson Award in Pathology which is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student in an Honors Specialization in Pathology who achieves outstanding performance in Pathology 4980e.Annual Resident Award of Excellence
June 18, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Matt Cecchini (PGY5, Anatomical Pathology) on being awarded the 2019 Annual Resident Award of Excellence. Matt received this award for his consistent display of excellence in the areas of teaching, leadership, advocacy and professionalism.Residents and Fellows Cake and Tea Celebration
June 13, 2019
We had much to celebrate at the 2019 Resident and Fellow Cake and Tea Celebration on June 12, 2019! Congratulations to Dr. Matt Cecchini, Dr. Kris Langdon, Dr. Matt Kubica and Dr. Maha Haddad for their achievements.PaLM Staff Open Forums
June 11, 2019
We continue to have outstanding successes including a successful Accreditation this year! We value your hard work, dedication, and resilience to our changing environment in these modern times. Come learn about our 2019-20 focus on quality, performance, safety, change initiatives and how you can be involved. We will also address the many changes Ontario’s healthcare system is undergoing and what it means for you. Your leader will make arrangements for you to join.Korean Society of Laboratory Medicine Conference
June 10, 2019
Wendy Brown, Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist, traveled to South Korea in April at the invitation of Sysmex to speak at a conference organized by the Korean Society of Laboratory Medicine. Wendy discussed how our new technology which includes middleware and digital morphology, have streamlined processes and improved patient care. The group was very impressed!Welcome Dr. Ivan Stevic
June 04, 2019
Dr. Ivan Stevic joined Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PaLM) as a Clinical Biochemist on April 29, 2019. Dr. Stevic received his MSc and PhD degrees from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, in the field of Thrombosis and Hemostasis.Dr. Bertha Garcia Acting Vice Dean & Director
May 31, 2019
PaLM is pleased to announce that Dr. Bertha Garcia has been appointed as Acting Vice Dean & Director, Dentistry at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective June 1, 2019 until May 31, 2020 or until a permanent Vice Dean & Director is selected.Science Rendezvous 2019
May 30, 2019
On Saturday, May 11, the WPA participated in Science Rendezvous and hosted a booth to solve the “Mystery of The Missing Treasure at TD Stadium”. The students were exposed to different activities to see how the fields of Forensic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine are important when analyzing a crime scene.Campus Clean-up with Sustainability Western
May 29, 2019
On Tuesday, May 14, a handful of students and staff from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine collected garbage from Western’s campus with Sustainability Western as part of their Campus Clean-Up 2019 initiative.Congratulations to Dr. Hutnik’s Lab
May 28, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Cindy Hutnik, James Denstedt, MD candidate, James J. Armstrong, MD/PhD candidate, and Vinay Kansal, for receiving awards at the Canadian Ophthalmological Society conference, taking place June 14-16, 2019 in Quebec City.Canadian Bioethics Society Award
May 27, 2019
Dr. Rebekah Jacques recently won an award at the 30th annual Canadian Bioethics Society Conference that took place May 22-24, 2019 in Banff, Alberta for her poster presentation.Pathology Transformation Project
May 23, 2019
The Pathology Transformation Project is for the Divisions of Surgical Pathology, Cytology and Autopsy as well as the support services. This project includes the purchase and installation of equipment and will give us an opportunity to review our processes.New SOGS President Jina Kum Prepared to Meet Upcoming Challenges
May 17, 2019
As the newly elected President of the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) at Western, she leads an organization that represents more than 6,200 graduate students on campus. She hopes to renew the group’s strategic plan and look at how it can better serve its graduate student members.Congratulations Dr. Rebekah Jacques
May 16, 2019
Dr. Rebekah Jacques has been awarded the 2018-2019 Martin McKneally Capstone Project Award.Asthma Therapy May Differ for Women
May 13, 2019
For women depending on steroids to treat severe asthma, their body’s estrogen may be reducing the treatment from working effectively and contributing to severity of symptoms, according to a recent Western study.Congratulations Dr. Matthew Cecchini
May 10, 2019
Congratulations Dr. Matthew Cecchini on receiving the OMA Resident Achievement Award. The Resident Achievement Award is awarded for outstanding contribution to the advancement of post-graduate training.Michael Roes - Marathon Fundraisers Update
May 09, 2019
Michael Roes, PhD student from PALM, was unable to run the Toronto Marathon due to injury. He is hoping to run the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in October. The good news is that he was able raise a total of $2026 for Diabetes Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex.Goodbye Meerah Vijeyakumaran
May 07, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine would like to wish Meerah Vijeyakumaran a fond farewell and best wishes for her future endeavors.Congratulations Dr. Kris Langdon
May 06, 2019
Dr. Kris Langdon was successful in his Royal College Fellowship examinations in Neuropathology.PaLM Easter Bake Sale
May 03, 2019
The department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine hosted an Easter themed bake sale in April at University Hospital. The team raised $1,100 and the proceeds were donated to the London Diaper Bank.WPA Lecture Series: Dr. Art Poon
April 25, 2019
On April 11, the WPA was excited to have Dr. Art Poon be our Departmental Invited Speaker for our WPA Lecture Series. Dr. Poon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology who studies and designs computational methods to track the spread and adaptation of viruses.WPA Gives Back: Easter Egg Charity Fundraiser
April 24, 2019
On April 18, the Western Pathology Association (WPA) hosted their annual Easter Egg Charity Fundraiser. This year, members of the WPA made their way through University Hospital and campus labs to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Middlesex.The Next Generation: Spotlight on Rebecca Sullivan
April 23, 2019
Rebecca Sullivan is a trainee working with Dr. Savita Dhanvantari, Lawson Scientist, in her lab at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and a PhD candidate in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.Dr. P.C. Raju & Jyoti Shah Awards
April 17, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine would like to congratulate the winners of the Dr. P.C. Raju & Jyoti Shah Resident Research Prize and Graduate Education Prize. Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Cecchini and Saumik Biswas.Easter Egg Charity Fundraiser for CMHA – Thursday
April 16, 2019
The Western Pathology Association (WPA) is holding an Easter egg charity fundraiser on Thursday, April 18th. Between 11AM – 2PM, Pathology graduate students will be making their way through University Hospital and campus labs to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Middlesex.Blood Sweat and Spin Fundraiser
April 15, 2019
PaLM members spun together to support one of their own after they were diagnosed with Lymphoma. They participated in the Blood Sweat and Spin Fundraiser to support LHSC’s patients living with Blood Cancers.The Cameron Wallace Graduate Student Award in Pathology
April 11, 2019
Congratulations to Janice Gomes, PhD candidate, who received the Cameron Wallace Graduate Student Award in Pathology that recognizes a graduate student’s high achievement in research, course work, and social involvement.WPA Mentor Mentee Meetup/End of Term Celebration
April 10, 2019
Peer mentors and mentees from the Pathologists' Assistant and research-based graduate programs, along with other PaLM graduate students met at the Grad Club to celebrate the end of the winter term.Dr. Frederick Winnett Luney Graduate Scholarships and Graduate Research Awards
April 08, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine would like to congratulate the winners of the Dr. Frederick Winnett Luney Graduate Scholarships and Graduate Research Awards. Congratulations to Hayley Good, Jina Kum, Sara Gitto, Alice Shin, Connor Chato, John Palmer and Rebecca Sullivan.Researchers Analyze Epigenetic Signatures to Diagnose Rare Diseases
April 05, 2019
Researchers Analyze Epigenetic Signatures to Diagnose Rare Diseases. Now, a team of Canadian and American scientists have developed a computational tool that can diagnose 14 rare, hereditary disorders based on a patient’s episignature. Dr. Bekim Sadikovic and his colleagues used data from patients to train a machine learning algorithm—a type of artificial intelligence—to distinguish between the 14 conditions. They then tested the algorithm and showed it was correct around 99% of the time.WPA Careers in Pathology Event
April 04, 2019
In collaboration with the Science Student Council (SSC), the Western Pathology Association hosted a “Careers in Pathology Workshop” to inform 3rd and 4th year Pathology undergraduate students about different pathways that they can take with their degree in Pathology.Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Research Day 2019
April 02, 2019
Our 2019 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Research Day was held on March 28, 2019. This event is a celebration of our achievements in basic and clinical research, and an opportunity to promote inter/intra-departmental and cross-pillar collaborations.2019 Awards of Excellence recipient Dr. Art Poon
March 29, 2019
As educators, researchers, innovators and leaders, the 2019 Awards of Excellence London and Windsor Campus recipients are making a difference at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. It is with great pride that we recognize and honour Dr. Art Poon, who is the recipient of the 2019 Junior Faculty – Basic Science, Dean’s Award of Excellence.OMA Resident Achievement Award: Dr. Matthew Cecchini
March 29, 2019
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Cecchini is this year’s recipient of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) Resident Achievement Award from Western University.Women of Excellence: Bertha Garcia
March 29, 2019
Pathologist and educator Bertha Garcia — who came to Canada from Peru in the 1970s — is nominated in the health, science and technology category.Two-Eyed Seeing: The gift of multiple perspectives
March 26, 2019
Etuaptmumk is a Mi’kmaw word meaning Two-Eyed Seeing. With one eye, we view the world through Indigenous ways of knowing and with the other eye, we view the world through Western, or Eurocentric, ways of knowing.Improving treatment for Parkinson's disease
March 26, 2019
Dr. Matthew Hebb and Dr. Martin Duennwald are studying newly discovered cells to treat Parkinson's Disease.Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award
March 12, 2019
Congratulations to Sarah Singh for receiving the Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award. Sarah is a PhD student in the Epidemiology program, supervised by Stephanie Frisbee from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.Michael Tauro completes his MSc Thesis
March 08, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Michael Tauro, who has completed his MSc in Pathology.Congratulations Paul Plantinga
March 05, 2019
Paul Plantinga recently attended the Florida Society of Pathologists 45th Annual Anatomic Pathology Conference. Paul was awarded Third Place in the digital poster competition for his poster titled “Histological Elucidation of Tumor Deposits in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma”.Taking on the Three-Minute Challenge
March 04, 2019
An 80,000-word PhD thesis would take about nine hours to present. You have only three minutes. Are you up for the challenge? "The 3MT competition is a great opportunity for graduate students to not only showcase their research to the public, but also hone their skills in communicating the topic in an understandable way."Resident Spotlight: Dr. Chris Tran, PGY3
March 01, 2019
Dr. Chris Tran is a third-year resident in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. It was during his pre-clerkship that he became fascinated by the way clinical diseases are the result of complex genetic, cellular and histological changes. He then shadowed a pathologist and learned to appreciate the importance of pathological diagnoses and the influence they have on patient care. He knew then that Pathology was his calling.Research Aimed at Closing Health Care Gaps for Indigenous Community
February 28, 2019
Researchers at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry are trying to reduce the gaps when it comes to health care for indigenous communities.Congratulations Jina Kum
February 15, 2019
We would like to offer Congratulations to Jina Kum, PhD Candidate in our Research Based Graduate Program.Dr. Bertha Garcia honoured as YMCA Woman of Excellence
February 05, 2019
In recognition of her contributions to science, medicine and education, Dr. Garcia is being honoured with a 2019 YMCA Women of Excellence Award. She shares this distinction with seven other inspirational women in the London community.WPA Undergraduate Journal Critique Workshop
February 05, 2019
The WPA hosted a Journal Critique Workshop for 4th year undergraduate students in the Pathology Seminar and Research Project course (PATHOLOGY 4980E).WPA Histology Workshop
February 05, 2019
The WPA held an open histology workshop last week to serve as a refresher on basic histology for undergraduate and graduate students.Making Pathology Come Alive
February 04, 2019
Dr. Christina McCord, DDS’09, knows that she is filling big shoes stepping in to the role Dr. Tom Daley held for many years at Schulich Dentistry as an oral pathologist. But she’s got what it takes, thanks to training and mentorship from Dr. Daley, as well as Dr. Mark Darling, and thanks to a love of what she does.Funding: CIHR grants support important projects from Indigenous health to cancer immunotherapy
January 31, 2019
Health researchers in London were awarded more than $10 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), with $7.3 million supporting projects through Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and $2.8 million through Lawson Health Research Institute.Congratulations Mihai Dumbrava
January 24, 2019
Congratulations to Mihai Dumbrava, a fourth year Medical Sciences undergraduate student with honors in Pathology and Biochemistry from Dr. Martin Duennwald’s Lab, who won a highly competitive and prestigious international scholarship for a summer research internship in Switzerland.Amber Harnett completes her MSc Thesis
January 22, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Amber Harnett who recently completed her MSc in Pathology.Milica Krstic completes her PhD Thesis
January 16, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Milica Krstic, who has completed her PhD in Pathology.Welcome Dr. Rebekah Jacques
January 14, 2019
We are pleased to announce Dr. Rebekah Jacques joined our team as an Anatomical Pathologist and Assistant Professor on January 14, 2019.Dr. Francisco Olea-Popelka appointed as the Beryl Ivey Endowed Chair in One Health
January 11, 2019
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Francisco Olea-Popelka has been appointed as the Beryl Ivey Endowed Chair in One Health in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University.Ingrid Gan completes her MSc Thesis
January 08, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Ingrid Gan who recently completed her MSc in Pathology.
