May, 2013
In memoriam -Dr. Kent Sorsdahl
Monday, May 27, 2013
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry wishes to extend condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Dr. Kent Sorsdahl, adjunct professor in the Department of Surgery, who died suddenly on May 23, 2013. … (Read More)
Alexandra Istl awarded The William B. Bean Student Research Award by the American Osler Society
Friday, May 24, 2013
Congratulations Alexandra C. Istl, Meds 2015, on being awarded The William B. Bean Student Research Award by the American Osler Society for her medical history research project on the surgical career of Dr.Edwin Seaborn, comparing his Great War experiences with those of William Osler and John McRae … (Read More)
Network for Canadian Oral Health Research (NCOHR) host the first Canadian Dental Research Student Workshop at Schulich Dentistry
Friday, May 24, 2013
The Network for Canadian Oral Health Research (NCOHR) is pleased to host the first Canadian Dental Research Student Workshop: Careers in Academic Dentistry. The 2013 event will be held on June 10 - 11 at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University … (Read More)
Learning about rural medicine from those living it.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Two events stand out for first year medical students at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry: the White Coat Ceremony when they were welcomed to the School, and "Discovery Week" when most will get their first hands-on experience with medicine. … (Read More)
Research identifies a way to make cancer cells more responsive to chemotherapy
Friday, May 24, 2013
In some cases of "triple negative" breast cancer, chemotherapy doesn't kill the cancer cells the way it's supposed to. New research from Shawn Li, PhD, of the Department of Biochemistry explains why, and identifies a mechanism to rectify that. … (Read More)
Top Graduate Students Honoured
Thursday, May 23, 2013
They are among the top Graduate Students at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, and one day will become some of Canada's leading researchers. Congratulations to Ben Kleinstiver, Hilary Brown, Loretta Norton, Joshua Giles, Stefanie Attardi, Kevin Skoblenick, Lori Lowes, Henry Dunn and Ashbeel Roy … (Read More)
Honouring a Quarter Century of Service
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, marked a night of celebration as Western University honoured 63 current staff and faculty members, nine from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, for achieving 25 years of employment with Western University at the annual Long Service Awards ceremony … (Read More)
Medical team led by Dr. Bill Kostuk shares expertise in Belarus
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Heart surgeons from Western University are in Belarus to share their expertise. Dr. Bill Kostuk demonstrated coronary angioplasty surgery Monday at the Belarusian Emergency Hospital in Minsk. … (Read More)
Leading the way with Schulich Medicine 2013 Graduate Michael Verbora
Thursday, May 16, 2013
There's that time in each of our lives, where things suddenly get real. You can probably recall how you felt the actual moment it happened - the world stood still, and feelings of fear, excitement, anxiety and hope collided. For Michael Verbora, Class of 2013 … (Read More)
Congratulations Dr. Simon Levin and Dr. Richard Owen - London Health Sciences Centre President's Award recipients
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Congratulations to Dr. Simon Levin, Associate Professor, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Dr. Richard Owen, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry on receiving London Health Sciences Centre President's Awards … (Read More)
Western University graduates 156 new medical doctors Friday
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The former dean of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Joseph Martin, will be presented with a Doctor of Science, honoris causa, during Friday's medical convocation which gets underway at 9:30 a.m. at Alumni Hall. … (Read More)
Electromagnetic fields show potential for therapeutics
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
North Americans are continuously debating the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) found in cell phones, medical imaging devices, and power lines. But new research by Alexandre Legros, PhD, shows EMFs could have positive therapeutic effects. … (Read More)
Congratulations Dr. Richard Rankin, recipient of the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Gold Medal Award
Friday, May 10, 2013
Congratulations Dr. Richard Rankin on receiving the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Gold Medal Award. This award represents the highest award that lies within the power of the Canadian Association of Radiologists to bestow to a CAR member … (Read More)
Dr. Robert Hegele explores generic drug effectiveness
Thursday, May 9, 2013
It's likely if you're sick, your doctor is more inclined to prescribe a brand name drug in place of its generic equivalent. Or maybe you would rather pick up some Advil for that headache, instead of the less expensive pharmacy brand of ibuprofen. … (Read More)
Dr. W. Ken Milne honoured as Teacher of the Year by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Congratulations Dr. W. Ken Milne, Adjunct Professor, Department of Medicine, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry on being awarded Teacher of the Year by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) … (Read More)
Dr. Chris Brandl appointed as Acting Chair, Department of Biochemistry
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Dr. Chris Brandl has been appointed as Acting Chair, Department of Biochemistry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 … (Read More)
Schulich Medicine Celebrates Three PAIRO Award Recipients
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Congratulations to our three PAIRO Award recipients: Dr. Eric Wong, Dr. Justin Amann and Dr. Britta Laslo … (Read More)
Dr. Hiran Perinpanayagam named among best biomedical papers
Monday, May 6, 2013
Dentistry professor Hiran Perinpanayagam and Chemical and Biochemical Engineering professor Jesse Zhu and have been recognized by Biomedical Materials as having one of the best papers published within the last two years. … (Read More)
Mel Goodale elected Fellow of prestigious Royal Society
Friday, May 3, 2013
Neuroscience researcher Melvyn A. Goodale has been elected to the prestigious Royal Society, joining the likes of Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking. … (Read More)
Family Medicine Resident Project Day - June 12
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Save the date for the Department of Family Medicine Resident Project Day and join us for a day of oral presentations and research posters … (Read More)
