2023
Meet Miguel Quiñones-Mateu and current cohort of Western Research Chairs
January 08, 2024
Two decades ago, Quiñones-Mateu and his friends and colleagues, Eric Arts and Richard Gibson, scratched out ideas for a viral vaccine seed bank on a napkin.A look back at the top stories of 2023
December 18, 2023
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry experts brought their research expertise, innovative thinking and thought leadership to bear on some of the most pervasive health challenges facing the world in 2023. Read about the important contributions made by our people as told through some of the year's top stories.Announcement: Dr. Frank Beier has been re-appointed as Chair, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
November 20, 2023
Dr. Frank Beier has been re-appointed as Chair, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.Seinfeld provides insight into how our brains understand and appreciate humour
November 15, 2023
Neuroscientists at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry studied participants watching the classic TV series in an fMRI scanner. The results shed light on why patients with Parkinson’s disease might have difficulty understanding humour.Research shows prenatal exposure to cannabis may increase diabetes risk in offspring
November 10, 2023
A study led by researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry finds exposure to CBD impacts glucose intolerance in male rats.Program brings together scientists and policymakers to improve communication, build relationships
October 30, 2023
How can we improve the flow of new knowledge from research into policymaking? Postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Michaels, PhD, took part in a program that brings scientists and policymakers together to break down stereotypes.Western Organoid Workshop
October 19, 2023
We are excited to announce the date for our 2nd Annual Western Organoid Workshop (W.O.W.), which will take place on November 2nd, 2023.Western researchers reveal link between Alzheimer’s disease and sex hormones
October 17, 2023
Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women, who represent about two-thirds of those diagnosed with the late-onset type of the disease.Maternal diabetes impacts oxygen flow in umbilical cord, study suggests
October 16, 2023
A new study published in the journal Placenta has found a surprising difference in how pre-existing diabetes and gestational diabetes affect the oxygen supply in the umbilical cord during pregnancy.Three researchers among new Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellows
September 27, 2023
Dr. Adrian Owen, among the 48 individuals to receive the honour this year.Western scholars honoured by Royal Society of Canada
September 13, 2023
Marlys Koschinsky, one of six noted Western scholars that have been elected as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in recognition of their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievements.Researchers use AI to predict recovery after serious brain injury
September 11, 2023
Graduate students working with neuroscientist Adrian Owen, PhD, have developed a ground-breaking method for predicting which patients will survive a severe brain injury.$5.1 million donation boosts open hardware approach to motor neuroscience
August 15, 2023
Pruszynski’s “open-hardware” concept is to create a consortium of neuroscientists whose research – whether it’s motor control or motor learning – would benefit from using these electrodes, and in turn gain feedback from the researchers to refine their hardware.Study suggests cannabis use during pregnancy could cause lifelong cognitive deficits
August 04, 2023
Researchers also find impact of prenatal cannabis exposure on cognition and memory differs by sex.The hidden curriculum and its impacts on students and educators
August 02, 2023
In an opinion piece for University Affairs, Nicole Campbell, PhD, and Asil El Galad, BMSc'23, share experiences with the hidden curriculum and offer a framework for educators.Nica Borradaile appointed Acting Associate Vice-Provost, SGPS.
August 01, 2023
The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology extends its congratulations to Nica Borradaile on her appointment as Acting Associate Vice-Provost, SGPS.Pioneer program opens doors to new opportunities for high-school students from diverse backgrounds
July 21, 2023
Through a new Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry program designed to make biomedical sciences more accessible for students from diverse backgrounds, the trio are among the first group of local high-school students experiencing first-hand what their future in science could look like.Announcement: Dr. Cheryle Séguin, Acting Chair, Physiology and Pharmacology
July 05, 2023
The Office of the Dean is pleased to announce that Dr. Cheryle Séguin, has been appointed as Acting Chair, Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024.LHRD 2023 Physiology and Pharmacology Poster Winners
June 29, 2023
Congratulations for our LHRD 2023 poster award winners.BMSc grad combines science and sports to change the narrative on equity
June 26, 2023
“Knowing it’s still there warms my heart,” said Brown, reflecting on time spent alone on the diamond, while juggling coaching the Lucan-Ilderton girls' softball team, studying for her medical college entrance test and, along with the rest of the world, navigating the waves of COVID-19.Annual Awards of Excellence ceremony brings Schulich Medicine & Dentistry community together
June 01, 2023
Congratulations to our award winners; Nica Borradaile, Wataru Inoue, Christine Bell and Stefan Everling.Schulich Medicine researchers fast-tracking drug development process among four recipients to receive grants
May 25, 2023
A project to fast-track drug development for neurodegenerative diseases by a team of researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry was one of two Western projects among four across Canada awarded grants through the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF).Schulich Medicine researchers shed light on symptoms of understudied spine disease
May 18, 2023
After hearing first-hand from patients about how the disease affected their lives, a team of researchers and graduate students at Western were inspired to investigate the symptoms associated with an understudied spine disease called diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)Schulich Medicine Faculty Scholars
May 03, 2023
Congratulations Dr. Andrew Pruszynski, recipient of a Faculty Scholars Award 2023.Western to revolutionize drug development for brain diseases with $24M federal funding boost
April 26, 2023
First-of-its-kind platform will fast track drug development and help identify effective new therapies within six years.Western announces 2022-23 teaching award recipients
April 20, 2023
Congratulations Dr. Nicole Campbell, recipient of the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching.Announcement: Celebrating the 2023 Awards of Excellence recipients
April 14, 2023
The 2023 Awards of Excellence recipients enrich the learning community culture at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry every day. Their commitment to the School’s mission and values, their innovative approaches to their work, and their leadership distinguish their contributions.Celebrating your achievements - March 9
March 10, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Anita Woods from Physiology and Pharmacology and Dr. Charys Martin from the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology for recently being hired in teaching scholar positions at Schulich.In Memoriam: Dr. Tutis Vilis
February 22, 2023
It is with great sadness we share that Dr. Tutis Vilis – Professor Emeritus at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – has passed away.Learning how our brain’s rewards systems work
February 21, 2023
With cutting-edge technology, Miguel Skirzewski and fellow researchers, Tim Bussey, Marco Prado, Vania Prado, Lisa Saksida, and Jane Rylett, are learning how our brain’s rewards systems work, and gaining insights into new treatments for neuropsychiatric disease.Researchers receive nearly $9-million in CIHR funding to tackle urgent health challenges
February 09, 2023
With nearly $9-million in federal funding through the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry researchers will press forward with tackling urgent health challenges.
