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Researchers exploring Martian ‘oddities’

By investigating extremely detailed images of Mars, Western researchers have discovered further evidence linking subsurface volatiles, such as water or ice, to previously recognized (but thought to be rare) pits on the Martian surface.

Seeking answers to cancer’s questions

Seeking answers to cancer’s questions

Innovation solutions from two Western scientists have received new funding from the Canadian Cancer Society. The grants were two of 28 representing a $5.4 million investment across the country announced today.

Breakthrough gets funding boost

Breakthrough gets funding boost

A cell line being developed by Western musculoskeletal researcher Dr. Cheryle Seguin may hold the key researchers need to unlock the secrets of chordoma.

Comparing robotic surgery to radiation therapy for cancer patients

Comparing robotic surgery to radiation therapy for cancer patients

Western professors David Palma and Anthony Nichols are preparing to compare robotic surgery to radiation for the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the back of the throat) in a first-of-its-kind study toward identifying the best treatment for patients.

‘Moon’ mission sends back first images

CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen has joined Western planetary geologist Gordon ‘Oz’ Osinski and his research team in the Canadian Arctic to investigate a possible new meteorite impact crater. Follow along with the exploration at the official mission blog.

Western geologist assists astronaut on future missions

Western geologist assists astronaut on future missions

Western University planetary geologist Gordon ‘Oz’ Osinski and his research team will be joined by Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen in the Canadian Arctic to investigate a possible new meteorite impact crater which, in turn, will help prepare for future international missions to the Moon or Mars.

Western projects get internal boosts

Western projects get internal boosts

Five Western projects are one step closer to moving their work toward commercialization with awards from the Western Innovation Fund (WIF).

Stopping cancer at the source

Stopping cancer at the source

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Joseph Torchia is exploring new areas of genetics that could lead to new avenues for treatment.

Automotive research gets direct injection

Automotive research gets direct injection

MONTREAL – Three Western-led projects targeting smarter systems, better materials and safer roadways are among projects benefiting from a $22 million investment by Canada’s automotive research program, the AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence.

New campaign makes case for research

New campaign makes case for research

Western professors Tima Bansal and Gordon Osinski are helping explain why Research Matters, a new province-wide campaign by the Council of Ontario Universities to showcase new stories and ideas emerging from Ontario university research.

Researchers exploring Martian ‘oddities’

By investigating extremely detailed images of Mars, Western researchers have discovered further evidence linking subsurface volatiles, such as water or ice, to previously recognized (but thought to be rare) pits on the Martian surface.

Seeking answers to cancer’s questions

Seeking answers to cancer’s questions

Innovation solutions from two Western scientists have received new funding from the Canadian Cancer Society. The grants were two of 28 representing a $5.4 million investment across the country announced today.

Breakthrough gets funding boost

Breakthrough gets funding boost

A cell line being developed by Western musculoskeletal researcher Dr. Cheryle Seguin may hold the key researchers need to unlock the secrets of chordoma.

Comparing robotic surgery to radiation therapy for cancer patients

Comparing robotic surgery to radiation therapy for cancer patients

Western professors David Palma and Anthony Nichols are preparing to compare robotic surgery to radiation for the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the back of the throat) in a first-of-its-kind study toward identifying the best treatment for patients.

‘Moon’ mission sends back first images

CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen has joined Western planetary geologist Gordon ‘Oz’ Osinski and his research team in the Canadian Arctic to investigate a possible new meteorite impact crater. Follow along with the exploration at the official mission blog.

Western geologist assists astronaut on future missions

Western geologist assists astronaut on future missions

Western University planetary geologist Gordon ‘Oz’ Osinski and his research team will be joined by Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen in the Canadian Arctic to investigate a possible new meteorite impact crater which, in turn, will help prepare for future international missions to the Moon or Mars.

Western projects get internal boosts

Western projects get internal boosts

Five Western projects are one step closer to moving their work toward commercialization with awards from the Western Innovation Fund (WIF).

Stopping cancer at the source

Stopping cancer at the source

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Joseph Torchia is exploring new areas of genetics that could lead to new avenues for treatment.

Automotive research gets direct injection

Automotive research gets direct injection

MONTREAL – Three Western-led projects targeting smarter systems, better materials and safer roadways are among projects benefiting from a $22 million investment by Canada’s automotive research program, the AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence.

New campaign makes case for research

New campaign makes case for research

Western professors Tima Bansal and Gordon Osinski are helping explain why Research Matters, a new province-wide campaign by the Council of Ontario Universities to showcase new stories and ideas emerging from Ontario university research.