David Howe, a four-time Paralympian and professor in Western’s School of Kinesiology, has always been one to follow his passions. Howe, who has hemiplegia cerebral palsy, competed in four back-to back Paralympics between 1988 and 2000. He won a bronze …
Bone and Joint Institute
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.
Americans with lower education levels suffer more pain than people with more education
Americans with university degrees or higher level of education endure substantially less pain than those who are less educated, according to an international study led by Western University.
Reimagined lab work changes engineering courses
Engineering students will face demanding, ‘re-imagined’ labs, often using materials they have at home.
Feds fund innovative Western research
Researchers looking to develop green technologies, understand consumer decision-making and improve learning outcomes for children with autism are among those benefiting from new federal funding.
‘Smart walker’ helps prevent falls
Wagner Souza, has combined experience with neuroscience to create ‘smart’ medical devices, including a fall-prevention walker.
Medical Innovation Fellows to generate new solutions
Western has recruited some of the top PhD graduates, medical students and residents from across the country to be part of the sixth cohort of its Medical Innovation Fellowship (MIF) program.
‘Perfect fit’ opens door to new opportunities
It was quite the finish to Ian Villamagna’s PhD career at Western.
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.
Americans with lower education levels suffer more pain than people with more education
Americans with university degrees or higher level of education endure substantially less pain than those who are less educated, according to an international study led by Western University.
Reimagined lab work changes engineering courses
Engineering students will face demanding, ‘re-imagined’ labs, often using materials they have at home.
Feds fund innovative Western research
Researchers looking to develop green technologies, understand consumer decision-making and improve learning outcomes for children with autism are among those benefiting from new federal funding.
‘Smart walker’ helps prevent falls
Wagner Souza, has combined experience with neuroscience to create ‘smart’ medical devices, including a fall-prevention walker.
Medical Innovation Fellows to generate new solutions
Western has recruited some of the top PhD graduates, medical students and residents from across the country to be part of the sixth cohort of its Medical Innovation Fellowship (MIF) program.
‘Perfect fit’ opens door to new opportunities
It was quite the finish to Ian Villamagna’s PhD career at Western.