March 2020 Newsletter
A legacy of excellence in medical physics
As a group, they have altered the practice of medical physics in Canada and influenced countless careers. For these exceptional contributions, five members of the Department of Medical Biophysics have received the Gold Medal from the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP).
Funding for education research announced
Four research teams have received funding from the Faculty Support for Research in Education program at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. Recipients include Stephen Ferrier, Sarah McLean, Nabil Sultan and Taryn Taylor.
3MT finalists showcase research communication skills
Eight graduate trainees are among the Top 20 finalists for Western’s campus-wide Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Congratulations to Sanna Abbasi, Gregory Brooks, Tricia Chinnery, Madeleine Dacey, Janice Gomes, Chidambra Halari, Rebecca Kozak and Yodit Tesfagiorgis.
Returning to play: Brain imaging and concussion
Young athletes who suffer concussions may be returning to the field, court or ice too soon. Ravi Menon, PhD, uses imaging to show that athlete’s brains are continuing to change long after they are cleared for action.
Celebrating top teaching talent
Two faculty members have received awards for excellence in teaching from Western University. Fabiana Crowley, PhD, received the Marilyn Robinson Award for Excellence in Teaching and Christine Bell, PhD, received the Angela Armitt Award for Excellence in Teaching by Part-Time Faculty.
COVID-19: Travel, Education and Visitor Policy
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry has adopted a new travel policy for all clinical/dental faculty, staff and learners and for those working in a clinical care environment.
Exploring the future of diabetes management
Can artificial intelligence help in diabetes management? New technology may offer a non-invasive, wearable alternative for monitoring blood sugar levels without a finger prick.
Researchers receive CIHR funding to study COVID-19
Anita Kothari, PhD, is developing a social media toolkit for public health agencies. Maxwell Smith, PhD, is proposing ethical pathways to expedite treatment and vaccine research for COVID-19. Read More
Anatomy and Physiology subjects ranked among global elite
Seven subjects at Western University, including Anatomy and Physiology, are among the Top 100 in the world, according to the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject released this month.
Citrus component may help combat obesity
Murray Huff, PhD, showed that a molecule in oranges and tangerines called nobiletin can drastically reduce obesity and reverse negative side effects in mice fed a high-fat diet. But why it works remains a mystery.
Daring to Ask: How can we make drug therapy safer for children?
Dr. Michael Rieder, the CIHR-GSK Chair in Clinical Paediatric Pharmacology, is researching drug safety and optimal therapeutics in children. He is daring to ask the question; how can we make drug therapy safer for children?
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Congratulations to Aaron Fenster, Marjorie Johnson, Dr. Jonathan Keow, as well as many others, on your recent accomplishments. - Featured publications
This month, we are featuring recent publications from Physiology and Pharmacology. - Funding opportunities
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