August, 2010
New Associate Dean - Equity & Professionalism
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Dr. Terri Paul has been appointed Associate Dean, Equity & Professionalism for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2013 … (Read More)
Continued growth in first-year medical class
Monday, August 30, 2010
Jocelyn Howard of London has a degree in music and voice. But she changed her tune, and decided to follow in her parents' footsteps and become a physician. … (Read More)
Leaders named for London hospitals
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Bonnie Adamson has been named the new President and CEO of London Health Sciences Centre, while Dr. Gillian Kernaghan will take over as President and CEO of St. Joseph's Health Care. … (Read More)
Health Zone clinics returning to London
Monday, August 23, 2010
Forced to close last year due to lack of provincial funding, two nurse practitioner-led medical clinics in London, along with a third location at Merrymount Children's Centre, will re-open to once again assist thousands of local residents in need of … (Read More)
Nominations open for Chair/Chief of Pathology
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London, invite applications/nominations for the position of Chair/Chief of the Department of Pathology. … (Read More)
Taylor Prize Symposium and Dinner
Friday, August 13, 2010
Save the date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 for the J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine Symposium and Dinner. … (Read More)
Sean Cregan named CIHR Researcher of the Month
Friday, August 13, 2010
Robarts Scientist Dr. Sean Cregan has been named Researcher of the Month for August 2010 by Canadians for Health Research. … (Read More)
Citywide Chair/Chief appointed for Department of Oncology
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
We are pleased to announce Dr. Glenn Bauman's reappointment as Chair for the Department of Oncology as well as his appointment to the new role of Citywide Chief of Oncology for London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care, London. … (Read More)
Making Medicare - The History of Health Care in Canada
Monday, August 9, 2010
The Canadian Museum of Civilization has created an online exhibition about the history of medicare in Canada, ranging different eras from 1914 to 2007 and including the key players and costs and benefits of our health care system. … (Read More)
Ivey report calls for Canadian Food Strategy
Friday, August 6, 2010
As Canada rapidly approaches what experts are calling a 'health crisis,' a new report issued by the Richard Ivey School of Business calls for a Canadian Food Strategy. … (Read More)
Call for Applications - Chair, Anatomy & Cell Biology
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is inviting applications for the position of Chair, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology. The position is for a five-year term, renewable. … (Read More)
Study identifies the genes that control cholesterol levels
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
A worldwide study involving the genetic testing of over 100,000 people has identified the genes that control lipid levels. Robarts Scientist and Schulich professor Dr. Robert Hegele was the senior Canadian author and led the London study site. … (Read More)
Reach the Beach Run for Ronald McDonald House
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Robarts will be helping to raise money for Ronald McDonald House through this year's Reach the Beach Run at Port Stanley, Friday August 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Participants, donations and volunteers are needed! … (Read More)
Bench to Bedside - Lawson Health Research Newsletter August 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The latest issue of Lawson Health Research Institute's newsletter highlights the work of Matthew Weir, Department of Medicine, and research led by Dr. Maria Kloseck and Dr. Maggie Gibson. … (Read More)
