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Study eyes minor surgery opioid prescriptions

Study eyes minor surgery opioid prescriptions

Men who filled a prescription for opioids after minor surgery were at significantly higher risk of persistent long-term opioid use and hospitalization for opioid overdose than those who did not, according to a Western-led study.

Student team looks to shine at iGEM

Student team looks to shine at iGEM

Members of the Western iGEM team will compete in the iGEM 2019 competition this weekend in Boston. The competition brings together international teams interested in the field of synthetic biology to pit their ideas against each other.

Study explores benefits of workplace neurodiversity

Study explores benefits of workplace neurodiversity

In an effort to help companies embrace a new way of identifying talent, thus leaving behind fewer people who don’t fit traditional ways, Austin is studying the best practices of ahead-of-the-curve companies, particularly focused on neurodiveristy employment.

Probiotics may protect bees against fatal disease

Probiotics may protect bees against fatal disease

Microorganisms best known for promoting gut health in humans may be the key to saving honey bee colonies from collapse, according to a novel discovery by Western and Lawson Health Research Institute researchers.

Startup harnesses ‘power of music’ for all

Startup harnesses ‘power of music’ for all

Music isn’t just for those who can pound a piano or blow their own horn, Ryan McCaul stresses. Music should be accessible to all, even, and especially, to those whose motor control might not let them play conventional instruments.

Study: Mandatory voting ups turnout, confusion

Study: Mandatory voting ups turnout, confusion

A lot happens behind the scenes when a country implements mandatory voting – including inevitably higher turnout. But what if those numbers don’t mean what we think they do?

MPH student finds focus in grey areas

MPH student finds focus in grey areas

Working alongside volunteer agencies in Vancouver’s downtown eastside, Master of Public Health (MPH) candidate Nour Kachouh realized she wanted to dedicate her work to supporting people who are most impacted by oppression and marginalization.

‘Township’ earns honour for bringing war home

‘Township’ earns honour for bringing war home

Jonathan Vance never runs out of good stories to tell – that’s because, as an historian, he draws on the entire human experience for inspiration. For his most recently celebrated work, that experience was drawn from close to home by the History professor.

Results reflect ‘healthy democracy’: de Clercy

Results reflect ‘healthy democracy’: de Clercy

It was a win for all the major parties – in large or small ways – and for Canadian democracy itself. That’s how Political Science professor Cristine de Clercy frames the results of Monday’s federal election, as the Liberals attained a minority-government mandate.

Hunter earns Vanguard for innovation, patience

Hunter earns Vanguard for innovation, patience

Chemistry professor emeritus Duncan Hunter – a researcher who “exemplifies what it means to be an innovator” – has been named the 2019 Vanguard Innovator of the Year for his work in developing the cancer drug Azedra. The annual honour is presented by WORLDiscoveries.

Study eyes minor surgery opioid prescriptions

Study eyes minor surgery opioid prescriptions

Men who filled a prescription for opioids after minor surgery were at significantly higher risk of persistent long-term opioid use and hospitalization for opioid overdose than those who did not, according to a Western-led study.

Student team looks to shine at iGEM

Student team looks to shine at iGEM

Members of the Western iGEM team will compete in the iGEM 2019 competition this weekend in Boston. The competition brings together international teams interested in the field of synthetic biology to pit their ideas against each other.

Study explores benefits of workplace neurodiversity

Study explores benefits of workplace neurodiversity

In an effort to help companies embrace a new way of identifying talent, thus leaving behind fewer people who don’t fit traditional ways, Austin is studying the best practices of ahead-of-the-curve companies, particularly focused on neurodiveristy employment.

Probiotics may protect bees against fatal disease

Probiotics may protect bees against fatal disease

Microorganisms best known for promoting gut health in humans may be the key to saving honey bee colonies from collapse, according to a novel discovery by Western and Lawson Health Research Institute researchers.

Startup harnesses ‘power of music’ for all

Startup harnesses ‘power of music’ for all

Music isn’t just for those who can pound a piano or blow their own horn, Ryan McCaul stresses. Music should be accessible to all, even, and especially, to those whose motor control might not let them play conventional instruments.

Study: Mandatory voting ups turnout, confusion

Study: Mandatory voting ups turnout, confusion

A lot happens behind the scenes when a country implements mandatory voting – including inevitably higher turnout. But what if those numbers don’t mean what we think they do?

MPH student finds focus in grey areas

MPH student finds focus in grey areas

Working alongside volunteer agencies in Vancouver’s downtown eastside, Master of Public Health (MPH) candidate Nour Kachouh realized she wanted to dedicate her work to supporting people who are most impacted by oppression and marginalization.

‘Township’ earns honour for bringing war home

‘Township’ earns honour for bringing war home

Jonathan Vance never runs out of good stories to tell – that’s because, as an historian, he draws on the entire human experience for inspiration. For his most recently celebrated work, that experience was drawn from close to home by the History professor.

Results reflect ‘healthy democracy’: de Clercy

Results reflect ‘healthy democracy’: de Clercy

It was a win for all the major parties – in large or small ways – and for Canadian democracy itself. That’s how Political Science professor Cristine de Clercy frames the results of Monday’s federal election, as the Liberals attained a minority-government mandate.

Hunter earns Vanguard for innovation, patience

Hunter earns Vanguard for innovation, patience

Chemistry professor emeritus Duncan Hunter – a researcher who “exemplifies what it means to be an innovator” – has been named the 2019 Vanguard Innovator of the Year for his work in developing the cancer drug Azedra. The annual honour is presented by WORLDiscoveries.