People living with rare diseases know how difficult it can be to access the medicine they need. Due to small patient populations, these treatments aren’t always a high priority for drug companies, leaving many without adequate options. One student at …
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Western PhD candidate studies impact of smartphone use in youth
Sarah Alakshar uses diverse cultural experiences to deepen her research
Western study explores ways to prevent opioid poisoning in children
First-of-its-kind Canadian study found 10 Ontario children died of an opioid-related cause between 2017 and 2021
Western launches Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory
New research centre will transform understanding of damaging winds, hail and flash floods in Canada
Western researchers closing in on treatment for long COVID
Two new projects funded by the Schmidt Initiative for Long COVID investigate drug treatments and patients most likely to suffer from the condition
‘Over a tipping point:’ Rising temperatures hit plants and animals
Western experts share their insights into effects of a warming planet on tree and bird species
Western PhD candidate’s internet addiction research earns national recognition
Education researcher wins National Student Paper Competition
Western-led study shows playing video games may improve cognitive performance
Exercise can play a role in improving your mental health but no effect on cognition
Into the Mystic: Western researcher explores virtual reality for mental health therapy
Prof Paul Frewen explores brain-computer interface technology to reduce stress and anxiety
Exploring the Western research on aging that’s helping us live better, longer
Leading researchers who are redefining what it means to get older share insights
Eating asteroids? Western research team creates possible food for space travel
Open-source bioreactor developed to turn plastic into protein serves as prototype
Schulich PhD candidate uses AI for lung cancer treatment planning
Vanier Scholar Edward Wang developed tool to aid in radiation treatment planning
Common procedure heightens risk for hysterectomy, Western researchers find
Gynaecological surgery to address abnormal bleeding associated with future hysterectomy
Western PhD candidate studies impact of smartphone use in youth
Sarah Alakshar uses diverse cultural experiences to deepen her research
Western study explores ways to prevent opioid poisoning in children
First-of-its-kind Canadian study found 10 Ontario children died of an opioid-related cause between 2017 and 2021
Western launches Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory
New research centre will transform understanding of damaging winds, hail and flash floods in Canada
Western researchers closing in on treatment for long COVID
Two new projects funded by the Schmidt Initiative for Long COVID investigate drug treatments and patients most likely to suffer from the condition
‘Over a tipping point:’ Rising temperatures hit plants and animals
Western experts share their insights into effects of a warming planet on tree and bird species
Western PhD candidate’s internet addiction research earns national recognition
Education researcher wins National Student Paper Competition
Western-led study shows playing video games may improve cognitive performance
Exercise can play a role in improving your mental health but no effect on cognition
Into the Mystic: Western researcher explores virtual reality for mental health therapy
Prof Paul Frewen explores brain-computer interface technology to reduce stress and anxiety
Exploring the Western research on aging that’s helping us live better, longer
Leading researchers who are redefining what it means to get older share insights
Eating asteroids? Western research team creates possible food for space travel
Open-source bioreactor developed to turn plastic into protein serves as prototype
Schulich PhD candidate uses AI for lung cancer treatment planning
Vanier Scholar Edward Wang developed tool to aid in radiation treatment planning
Common procedure heightens risk for hysterectomy, Western researchers find
Gynaecological surgery to address abnormal bleeding associated with future hysterectomy