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• Newly funded research aims to unlock the science behind psychedelics

  May 09, 2025
  With support from CQDM and Brain Canada, researchers are exploring mental health therapies that could offer the potential benefit of psychedelics without the hallucinogenic side effects.
  

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• Western Award of Excellence recipients honoured

  May 07, 2025
  Congratulations to Michele Grigg on being recognized as one of Western Award of Excellence Recipients.

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• Western honours outstanding educators

  April 28, 2025
  Congratulations to Dr. Anita Woods, who has received the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching, recognizing her innovative use of technology to engage students.

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• Announcement: Dr. Douglas Fraser appointed GSK Chair in Clinical Pharmacology

  April 21, 2025
  We are pleased to announce that Dr. Douglas Fraser has been appointed as the GSK Chair in Clinical Pharmacology at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2030.

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• Announcement: 2025 Awards of Excellence Recipients

  April 17, 2025
  Congratulations to our Department of Physiology and Pharmacology Schulich Award of Excellence recipients; Nicole Campbell, Marco Prado, Peter Stathopulos and Christie Vanderboor.

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• Researchers uncover potential for Omega-3 to counteract THC effects on fetal development

  April 01, 2025
  A widely-available supplement shows promise in protecting against the negative effects of cannabis on offspring.

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• Announcement: Nica Borradaile, PhD, appointed Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

  March 31, 2025
  I am pleased to announce that Dr. Nica Borradaile has been appointed as the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030.

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• Western BrainsCAN researcher awarded $300K grant for Alzheimer’s research

  March 21, 2025
  Marco Prado, PhD, is one of five recipients of the Weston Foundation’s 2024 Rapid Response grants for his work developing safer treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

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• New master’s program puts spotlight on drug safety

  March 03, 2025
  Dr. Manpreet Oberoi is among the first cohort of students in the Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance program – the only program of its kind in North America.

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• Researchers tackle major health challenges with $16 million in funding from CIHR

  February 06, 2025
  Congratulations to Physiology and Pharmacology CIHR Grant Recipients: Wataru Inoue, Marlys Koschinsky, Vania Prado and David Hess.

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• Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey

  February 03, 2025
  Next week, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) will launch the 2025 Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS).

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• Research in motion: Student combines Wushu expertise with cutting-edge sensory research

  January 23, 2025
  A skilled Kung Fu artist, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry graduate Ian Ging Long Chan is just as skilled off the mat, where his research helped provide a better understanding of the sense of touch.

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