February, 2010
Discovery@Robarts Newlsetter
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The latest edition of Robarts Research Institute's e-newletter is now online. … (Read More)
Lessons being learned from H1N1 outbreak
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The majority of Pandemic H1N1 influenza cases might have been mild in the Middlesex-London area, but the local health unit considers this a learning experience - call it a test run - for a more severe pandemic outbreak. … (Read More)
Protecting the brain from a deadly genetic disease
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Huntington's disease (HD) is a cruel, hereditary condition that leads to severe physical and mental deterioration, psychiatric problems and eventually, death. Currently, there are no treatments to slow down or stop it. … (Read More)
Dr. Ken Wright honoured by Ontario Dental Association
Friday, February 19, 2010
The Ontario Dental Assocation will be honouring Dr. Ken Wright with the ODA Community Service Recognition Award. … (Read More)
Dr. Paul Adams recognized by the Canadian Liver Foundation
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) has awarded Dr. Paul Adams of the Department of Medicine the 2010 Gold Medal for excellence. Each year, the CLF recognizes doctors and scientists in Canada and internationally who have made, or are making, an outs … (Read More)
Welcome Dr. John Fuller - Acting Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Dr. John Fuller has taken up the role of Acting Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medicine as of February 1, 2010. … (Read More)
London Regional Proteomics Centre Open House - Feb 12
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tour the Multi-User Facilities of the London Regional Proteomics Centre and talk with Facility Directors/Managers to learn how our state-of-the-art instrumentation for protein identification, characterization, and structure determination can he … (Read More)
Western appoints next Dean of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
Friday, February 5, 2010
The University of Western Ontario has announced the appointment of Dr. Michael J. Strong as Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. … (Read More)
Research showcase brings innovation to industry and community
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is partnering with the Faculties of Engineering and Science to present the WORLDiscoveries* Research Showcase Friday, February 5 at the London Convention Centre. … (Read More)
Genetically-modified mice reveal another mechanism contributing to heart failure
Monday, February 1, 2010
Scientists at Robarts Research Institute, working in collaboration with researchers in Brazil, have used a unique genetically-modified mouse line to reveal a new mechanism contributing to heart failure. … (Read More)