At Western, researchers have been working on innovations in health care intended for communities in resource-constrained environments. The Frugal Biomedical Innovations Program has launched 15 catalyst grants to support these innovations, which will help i …
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Re-think physiotherapy licensing process: study
Research finds there may be little value in mandated clinical-competency exams after physiotherapy graduation
Expert insights: Lack of exercise linked to increased risk of severe COVID-19
Addressing social inequalities to ensure physical activity is accessible to all Canadians
Expert insights: Why women are owning the podium for Canada at the Tokyo Olympics
Celebrating Canadian women’s success in sport benefits future generations and Canada
Expert insights: Delay of Olympic Games helped improve athletes’ performance
Olympic athletes continue to thrive and break records during the pandemic.
Body of evidence
New international research offers insight on climate change impact on early humans’ size
12 Western scientists and scholars named Canada Research Chairs
From climate change to neuroscience, scope of Western research expertise grows
London startup raises the bar on spinal implants
Taking home-grown research to the international market
Engineering student and alumnus place top two at Mayo Clinic competition
The winning ideas could enhance safety for paramedics in remote settings and improve the fit of prostheses.
Alternate type of surgery may prevent knee replacement
An under-used knee operation could supplant more major surgery for people in early stages of osteoarthritis.
Combined forces help combat the pain and disability of arthritis
Professor Joy MacDermid and fellow Bone and Joint Institute collaborators recognized by Arthritis Society
Four new Canada Research Chairs named at Western, one renewed
The Canada Research Chairs program invests up to $295-million annually to attract, support and retain some of the world’s most outstanding scholars and scientists.
New Western study shows no pain, no gain for knee osteoarthritis
For people with osteoarthritis, exercise hurts. A lot. A new Western study shows, with the right exercise, working through the initial pain can help.
Re-think physiotherapy licensing process: study
Research finds there may be little value in mandated clinical-competency exams after physiotherapy graduation
Expert insights: Lack of exercise linked to increased risk of severe COVID-19
Addressing social inequalities to ensure physical activity is accessible to all Canadians
Expert insights: Why women are owning the podium for Canada at the Tokyo Olympics
Celebrating Canadian women’s success in sport benefits future generations and Canada
Expert insights: Delay of Olympic Games helped improve athletes’ performance
Olympic athletes continue to thrive and break records during the pandemic.
Body of evidence
New international research offers insight on climate change impact on early humans’ size
12 Western scientists and scholars named Canada Research Chairs
From climate change to neuroscience, scope of Western research expertise grows
London startup raises the bar on spinal implants
Taking home-grown research to the international market
Engineering student and alumnus place top two at Mayo Clinic competition
The winning ideas could enhance safety for paramedics in remote settings and improve the fit of prostheses.
Alternate type of surgery may prevent knee replacement
An under-used knee operation could supplant more major surgery for people in early stages of osteoarthritis.
Combined forces help combat the pain and disability of arthritis
Professor Joy MacDermid and fellow Bone and Joint Institute collaborators recognized by Arthritis Society
Four new Canada Research Chairs named at Western, one renewed
The Canada Research Chairs program invests up to $295-million annually to attract, support and retain some of the world’s most outstanding scholars and scientists.
New Western study shows no pain, no gain for knee osteoarthritis
For people with osteoarthritis, exercise hurts. A lot. A new Western study shows, with the right exercise, working through the initial pain can help.