December, 2013
New imaging research validates an MRI method for measuring MS progression
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Imaging research from Robarts Research Institute has demonstrated that a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach called quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) can be an important tool for diagnosing and tracking the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other neurological diseases. … (Read More)
In memoriam -Dr. Douglas Manners
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Dr. Douglas Oakley Manners has passed away at the age of 85. Dr. Manners received his MD at Western and spent more than 36 years on faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. … (Read More)
United Way goal draws near
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Western's 2013 United Way campaign has reached the 90 per cent mark, with students, staff, faculty and alumni raising $705,886 of the $780,000 goal. It's not too late to donate. … (Read More)
Dr. Brian Feagan receives CCFA Scientific Achievement Award
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Robarts Research Institute scientist Dr. Brian Feagan is among three physicians awarded with a 2013 Scientific Achievement Award by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. … (Read More)
Ontario Research Funds announced for Western
Friday, December 13, 2013
London North Centre MPP Deb Matthews announced an investment of over $7.4 million from the Ontario Research Fund - Research Infrastructure program to assist in research projects at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute, this morning at Robarts Research Institute. … (Read More)
Dr. Michael J. Strong, dean, and Dr. Raymond Kao included in Western's top newsmakers of 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Western News announced their top newsmakers of 2013. This annual list highlights some of the outstanding accomplishments and memorable activities from the year that have sparked positive conversation on campus … (Read More)
Landmark agreement formalizes accreditation of U.S. and Canadian medical education programs
Thursday, December 12, 2013
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools took an important step today in ensuring quality standards in medical school programs in Canada and the US through a memorandum of understanding that formalizes their long-standing partnership. … (Read More)
Congratulations to our 2013 SRTP Award Recipients
Friday, December 6, 2013
Congratulations to Medicine students Caitlin Chang, Jack Li, Joyce Zhang and Arvand Barghi. Each year Schulich Medicine & Dentistry recognizes the outstanding work of four of its medical students for their involvement in advancing health research through the Student Research Training Program. … (Read More)
Mousumi Majumder wins first place at the 3 Minute Research Competition
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Postdoctoral scholar Mousumi Majumder, Anatomy and Cell Biology, was awarded first place at the 3 Minute Research Competition. The competition is a research communication exercise where postdoctoral scholars have three minutes or less to present their work and its impact … (Read More)
New target identified for preventing bone destruction
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Research from Western's Bone and Joint Initiative has identified a new target for preventing bone destruction in diseases such as arthritis and cancer. … (Read More)
Neurofeedback tunes key brain networks, improving subjective well-being in PTSD
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Pioneering research conducted by Dr. Ruth Lanius of the Department of Psychiatry points to a promising avenue for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder: utilising neurofeedback training to alter the plasticity of brain networks linked to the condition. … (Read More)
