Against the backdrop of an aging population, neurodegenerative diseases causing various types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, are predicted to double every 20 years. One of the challenges in curing Alzheimer’s is solving the riddle of why …
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Groundbreaking research paves way to AAAS Fellowship for Western scientist
Dr. Robyn Klein has been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science class of Fellows for her neuroscience research
Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canada’s population
Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in Canada has plateaued since 2011
Transforming care for transplant patients
Dr. Alp Sener is the inaugural Andrew Lazarovits Chair in Immunobiology and Transplantation
Western clinical neuroscientist awarded 2024 Ryman Prize
Dr. Vladimir Hachinski recognized internationally for contributions to advancing brain health and healthy aging
Researchers a step closer to HIV cure
New study shows virus-like particle can effectively ‘shock and kill’ latent HIV reservoir in those living with chronic HIV
New study expands understanding of brain blood flow and neurological disorders
Western, Maastricht University researchers develop non-invasive method to study hippocampus region
Expert insight: Why are syphilis cases on the rise in Canada?
Prevention is key to individual health and slowing spread of syphilis infection
Study finds children in marginalized communities more likely to experience cardiac arrest
Researchers examine how social determinants of health impact this risk
Study explores why South Asians have higher rates of heart disease
Team led by researchers from Western, St. Michael’s Hospital and U of T finds deficient vessel repair a major factor
“The wheel that drives humanity”: Schulich resident alum on menstruation shame, myths
Dr. Jen Gunter’s latest book aims to inform people, combat stigma about menstrual cycle
New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies
Neuroscientist Adrian Owen partners with U.K. science museum in research driven by immersive video games
Researchers use AI to predict recovery after serious brain injury
PhD candidates in neuroscientist Adrian Owen’s lab measure brain activity using machine learning
Groundbreaking research paves way to AAAS Fellowship for Western scientist
Dr. Robyn Klein has been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science class of Fellows for her neuroscience research
Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canada’s population
Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in Canada has plateaued since 2011
Transforming care for transplant patients
Dr. Alp Sener is the inaugural Andrew Lazarovits Chair in Immunobiology and Transplantation
Western clinical neuroscientist awarded 2024 Ryman Prize
Dr. Vladimir Hachinski recognized internationally for contributions to advancing brain health and healthy aging
Researchers a step closer to HIV cure
New study shows virus-like particle can effectively ‘shock and kill’ latent HIV reservoir in those living with chronic HIV
New study expands understanding of brain blood flow and neurological disorders
Western, Maastricht University researchers develop non-invasive method to study hippocampus region
Expert insight: Why are syphilis cases on the rise in Canada?
Prevention is key to individual health and slowing spread of syphilis infection
Study finds children in marginalized communities more likely to experience cardiac arrest
Researchers examine how social determinants of health impact this risk
Study explores why South Asians have higher rates of heart disease
Team led by researchers from Western, St. Michael’s Hospital and U of T finds deficient vessel repair a major factor
“The wheel that drives humanity”: Schulich resident alum on menstruation shame, myths
Dr. Jen Gunter’s latest book aims to inform people, combat stigma about menstrual cycle
New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies
Neuroscientist Adrian Owen partners with U.K. science museum in research driven by immersive video games
Researchers use AI to predict recovery after serious brain injury
PhD candidates in neuroscientist Adrian Owen’s lab measure brain activity using machine learning