2021
Honour: Dr. Michael Rieder named British Pharmacological Society Fellow
January 04, 2022
Dr. Michael Rieder has been named a Fellow by the British Pharmacological Society for his contributions to pharmacology research.Funding: Drs. Glenn Bauman, Richard Kim awarded funding from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
December 10, 2021
Two researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry are among the recipients of new funding from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), supporting their respective studies on prostate cancer imaging and chemotherapy toxicity.Feature: SEED grows education capacity at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
December 08, 2021
An award-winning educator, McLean identified the foundational needs for SEED in 2017 while working on her master’s in education technology. She had an idea to create a centralized resource that would support innovative curriculum approaches to develop engaging and meaningful learning environments for students.Researcher targets stem cells for healing diabetes
November 29, 2021
David Hess, Sheldon H. Weinstein Chair in Diabetes Research, is advancing stem cell research by identifying which proteins are essential to islet regeneration, and which human building blocks are most efficient for creating those proteins to help the body heal itself naturally.Funding: Researchers awarded $2M to study genetic links between diabetes and osteoarthritis
November 25, 2021
As part of the Diabetes Mechanisms and Translational Solutions Team Grant competition, Matthew Grol, PhD, and co-investigators will receive $2M in a five-year period from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).Of mice and milkshakes: Journey to brain discovery
October 26, 2021
These are puzzles Tim Bussey, Western Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience, has been trying to solve in a career of ground-breaking research that uses rodents, rewards and non-invasive touchscreen technology to understand brain circuitry in humans.Honour: Van Lu, PhD, recognized by Gairdner Foundation for early career excellence
October 25, 2021
Van Lu, PhD, has been selected for a Gairdner Foundation Early Career Investigator Award, in recognition of her exceptional achievement and future potential in research impacting human health.Feature: A plan to produce the best pre-clinical science
October 22, 2021
It’s a question Timothy Regnault, PhD, likes to ask as a researcher and academic administrator, looking for ways to challenge the status quo and make change for the better.Feature: Research leads to new insights on spinal disc degeneration
October 20, 2021
Cheryle Séguin, PhD, is tackling one of the most common and costly clinical problems in North America – back pain. In a recent collaborative study, her research team examined the connection between obesity, back pain and disc degeneration.Early Career Investigator Award
October 19, 2021
Dr. Van Lu is working to understanding the influence of gut microbiota in human health.Announcement: New five-year Strategic Plan launched today
October 14, 2021
Today, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry released its new five-year strategic plan. The Plan brims equally with optimism and goals focused on five priority directions.Summer program gives undergrads immersive research feel
September 27, 2021
Summer program gives undergrads immersive research feel. BrainsCAN internship aims to promote diversity in neuroscience researchFunding: 2021 NSERC competition results in more than $730K for research initiatives
September 09, 2021
Four research projects from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry secured funding — collectively more than $730,000 — through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) 2021 Discovery Grant competition.Western community shares personal reasons for getting vaccinated
September 03, 2021
Members of the campus community shared their motivations for getting vaccinated with Western News.Western researchers explore effects of weed in womb
September 02, 2021
Animal studies are beginning to show that using cannabis while pregnant may pose a risk to the health of the baby.Announcement: Dr. Dale Laird appointed Assistant Dean, Research Chairs & Awards
August 30, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Dale Laird has been appointed to the position of Assistant Dean, Research Chairs & Awards, at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2024.Bridge-check tech among research grants
August 18, 2021
Nine innovative research projects at Western receive funding through John R. Evans Leadership FundAddressing the health care challenges of the older population is a key priority for the Institute of Aging located at Western's Robarts Research Institute.
August 11, 2021
Jane Rylett pursuing knowledge to address geriatric health-care challenges at helm of Institute of AgingFunding: Nearly $10 million awarded in CIHR grants
July 30, 2021
Researchers from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry were awarded $9,933,800 in funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) for 13 studies making important contributions in diverse research areas.Announcement: Schulich Education Enhancement Division names inaugural Director
July 24, 2021
Sarah McLean, PhD, Assistant Professor, Physiology & Pharmacology and Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences, has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Schulich Education Enhancement Division (SEED).Dr. Matt Grol, PhD Among 12 Western scientists and scholars named Canada Research Chairs
June 15, 2021
Twelve Western researchers – who delve into mysteries as deep as the human mind and as vast as the universe itself – have been named Canada Research Chairs as they bolster their place among the top scholars and scientists in their fields.Celebrating the Class of 2021 with Laura Russell, PhD
June 11, 2021
Already months into an industry job in California, Laura Russell, PhD, has a deep interest in understanding how things work, but she says she is most proud of the fact that she’s always followed a path of curiosity and finds time to pursue the things that bring her joy.Schulich Medicine & Dentistry stands with the Muslim community
June 08, 2021
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: Turning hope into reality for a pain-free future
May 28, 2021
Dr. Tom Appleton, PhD’07, MD’11, hopes that he can contribute to a future where people with osteoarthritis live a life free of pain and disability. And the clinician-scientist is dedicating his career to turning this hope into reality.Announcement: Celebrating the 2021 Awards of Excellence recipients
May 03, 2021
Congratulation to Nicole Campbell for being awarded the Schulich Leader Award – Undergraduate Education, and Andy Watson for being awarded the Schulich Leader Award – Graduate Education.Western neuroscience spinoff sees growth in remote-care world
April 30, 2021
Web-based tests, which measure brain function such as memory, reasoning and concentration, are used by healthcare practitioners to accurately assess individuals as it relates to mental health conditions, brain injuries, healthy aging as well as neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s and ALS.2021 Faculty Scholar Award Recipients Announced
April 23, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Brad Urquhart on receiving a Faculty Scholar Award. This award recognizes faculty who have significant recent scholarly achievements in teaching or research, an international presence in their discipline, and are considered all-round scholars.Announcement: Dr. Timothy Regnault appointed Assistant Dean, Pre-Clinical Research
April 12, 2021
Dr. Timothy Regnault has been appointed to the position of Assistant Dean, Pre-Clinical Research, at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. In this role, Dr. Regnault will provide strategic leadership and representation for animal-based research on behalf of the research community within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.Western implements additional measures to prevent spread of COVID-19
April 01, 2021
As the Middlesex-London region moves from orange to red in the face of rising case counts, and with variants of concern making up more than half of Ontario’s new COVID-19 cases, Western University is implementing additional precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.Funding: Dr. Lakshman Gunaratnam awarded two Kidney Foundation grants
March 29, 2021
Dr. Lakshman Gunaratnam’s research focused on the mitigation of the impact of kidney trauma cumulatively received $150,000 in funding from The Kidney Foundation of Canada for two separate research initiatives.Funding: Six interdisciplinary teams receive Collaborative Research Seed Grant funding
March 10, 2021
Six new interdisciplinary research teams have received funding from the Collaborative Research Seed Grants (CRSG) program at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.Funding: CIHR Project Grant recipients announced
March 05, 2021
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) announced more than $7.4 million in research funding through their project grants competition for 12 research projects at Western University. Ten projects from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry received funding. A collaborative project with researchers at the School and the Faculty of Science also was successful in this round, as was one at Lawson Health Research Institute.Honour: Celebrating 25 Years of Service
January 08, 2021
Each year, Western University honours staff and faculty members who have achieved 25 years of service with the University. At the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, four staff members and 14 faculty were recognized with a long-term service award in 2020.Honour: Marlys Koschinsky honoured with Order of Ontario appointment
January 05, 2021
Marlys L. Koschinsky, PhD has been appointed to the Order of Ontario by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario. A Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Professor Physiology and Pharmacology and Scientist at the School’s Robarts Research Institute, Koschinsky is a research leader focused on cardiovascular disease.
