A team of researchers at Western’s National Centre for Audiology (NCA), led by director Susan Scollie, has won a Governor General’s Innovation Award (GGIA) for developing the world’s first paediatric hearing aid prescription software. The team c …
Research
Grant helps reply to ‘messengers from space’
Western’s effort to keep an eye on the sky just got a little help from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
Mini-CT scanner developed as a teaching tool
Biophysics professors at Western University have developed a CT (Computed Tomography) scanner small enough to sit on a desk.
Neuroscientists explore size constancy in the brain
Mel Goodale is relentlessly interested in how our brain enables us to understand the world.
‘Scary’ experience twists research
Horia Hangan knows better than almost anyone that he shouldn’t have been there.
Research eyes success of the sexes in job interviews
While women tend to get stressed out more than the opposite sex when it comes to the notion of a job interview, new Western research shows women outshine their male counterparts with their coping skills when all is said and done.
Putting ‘you’ back into diagnosis, treatment
Forget allergic reactions and taking countless medications that don’t do what they’re supposed to do. Imagine going to the doctor or pharmacist and getting treatment tailored to your needs, the first time, every time. The work of Dr. Richard Kim of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is heading in that direction.
Grants further African research
Are chemicals used in growing flowers causing health problems in Naivasha, Kenya, or can illness in the community be attributed to various sources of stress? Phaedra Henley, a Western University PhD candidate, is conducting on-the-ground research to get at the root of that very question.
Song remains the same for researcher
Western University neuroscientist Jessica Grahn admits, getting to this point in her career – one ready to take a giant leap forward – required a journey to convince herself of the work’s worth in the scientific community.
Western professor explores anti-cancer therapy
New findings discovered by an international research team, which includes a professor from Western University, may lead to a safe and effective anti-cancer therapy.
Green Award nominations open
Nominations are being sought for the Western Green Awards to recognize contributions to sustainability on campus.
Finding ties between music, the brain and how we move
Psychology and Music professor Jessica Grahn’s laboratory was one of six CFI-funded projects announced today, totaling more than $1.2 million for Western and Lawson Health Research Institute.
Western named Environmental Leadership finalist
Western is one of two finalists for the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce. The honour is part of the annual Business Achievement Awards.
Grant helps reply to ‘messengers from space’
Western’s effort to keep an eye on the sky just got a little help from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
Mini-CT scanner developed as a teaching tool
Biophysics professors at Western University have developed a CT (Computed Tomography) scanner small enough to sit on a desk.
Neuroscientists explore size constancy in the brain
Mel Goodale is relentlessly interested in how our brain enables us to understand the world.
‘Scary’ experience twists research
Horia Hangan knows better than almost anyone that he shouldn’t have been there.
Research eyes success of the sexes in job interviews
While women tend to get stressed out more than the opposite sex when it comes to the notion of a job interview, new Western research shows women outshine their male counterparts with their coping skills when all is said and done.
Putting ‘you’ back into diagnosis, treatment
Forget allergic reactions and taking countless medications that don’t do what they’re supposed to do. Imagine going to the doctor or pharmacist and getting treatment tailored to your needs, the first time, every time. The work of Dr. Richard Kim of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is heading in that direction.
Grants further African research
Are chemicals used in growing flowers causing health problems in Naivasha, Kenya, or can illness in the community be attributed to various sources of stress? Phaedra Henley, a Western University PhD candidate, is conducting on-the-ground research to get at the root of that very question.
Song remains the same for researcher
Western University neuroscientist Jessica Grahn admits, getting to this point in her career – one ready to take a giant leap forward – required a journey to convince herself of the work’s worth in the scientific community.
Western professor explores anti-cancer therapy
New findings discovered by an international research team, which includes a professor from Western University, may lead to a safe and effective anti-cancer therapy.
Green Award nominations open
Nominations are being sought for the Western Green Awards to recognize contributions to sustainability on campus.
Finding ties between music, the brain and how we move
Psychology and Music professor Jessica Grahn’s laboratory was one of six CFI-funded projects announced today, totaling more than $1.2 million for Western and Lawson Health Research Institute.
Western named Environmental Leadership finalist
Western is one of two finalists for the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce. The honour is part of the annual Business Achievement Awards.