Research is underway at Western that can help improve antiepileptic drug delivery through optimized dosing. Existing antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) do not match the peaks and valleys of when an epileptic seizure is most likely to occur, forcing patients to …
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
New valve gets to heart of implant issue via design
A Western researcher has teamed up with colleagues across the country to develop a next-generation heart valve that may provide patients with a safer, longer-lasting implant alternative thus greatly reducing complications after surgery, according to a new study released this week.
Western celebrates top teaching talent
Eleven winners, representing three different faculties, have been awarded Western’s highest honours for inspiring active and deep learning in their students.
Salamander Foundation backs advances in environmental engineering
Western Engineering will continue to lead the charge in mitigating the effects of pollution on the environment and public health with today’s announcement of a $1-million donation from The Salamander Foundation.
New fellow stands among his heroes
Kibret Mequanint now counts his heroes among his peers. And he could not be more excited. The Chemical and Biochemical Engineering professor has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s (AIMBE) College of Fellows for...
Hellmuth celebrates elite researchers
Western professors John Leonard (Arts & Humanities) and Jesse Zhu (Engineering) have been awarded the 2016 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
Turning science fiction into science fact
Joints that can be reconstructed. New tissues or entire organs to replace those damaged in injury or disease. A transplant of healthy beta cells so a diabetic never needs an insulin injection again. It sounds a bit like science fiction, but these are among the...
Trio of scholars named to Royal Society of Canada
With the naming of Western scholars Kathryn Brush, John Leonard and Jesse Zhu, the university now boasts 55 Royal Society of Canada Fellows, starting with Microbiology and Biochemistry professor Robert Murray in 1958.
Research teams backed with nearly $20 million
Western and Lawson Health Research Institute researchers recently received a financial boost from the Government of Ontario as 20 projects are now being backed by the Ontario Research Fund (ORF).
Project taps into biomass potential
With the world’s energy sector constantly facing challenges, Western researcher Hugo de Lasa is working toward one solution for the beleaguered industry - a process of transforming agricultural waste into clean energy and valuable by-products. “The problem is in areas...
Zhang named Canadian Rising Star
Jin Zhang, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at The University of Western Ontario, has been named a Canadian Rising Star for her work towards developing a non-invasive diagnostic tool for diabetes.
New valve gets to heart of implant issue via design
A Western researcher has teamed up with colleagues across the country to develop a next-generation heart valve that may provide patients with a safer, longer-lasting implant alternative thus greatly reducing complications after surgery, according to a new study released this week.
Western celebrates top teaching talent
Eleven winners, representing three different faculties, have been awarded Western’s highest honours for inspiring active and deep learning in their students.
Salamander Foundation backs advances in environmental engineering
Western Engineering will continue to lead the charge in mitigating the effects of pollution on the environment and public health with today’s announcement of a $1-million donation from The Salamander Foundation.
New fellow stands among his heroes
Kibret Mequanint now counts his heroes among his peers. And he could not be more excited. The Chemical and Biochemical Engineering professor has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s (AIMBE) College of Fellows for...
Hellmuth celebrates elite researchers
Western professors John Leonard (Arts & Humanities) and Jesse Zhu (Engineering) have been awarded the 2016 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
Turning science fiction into science fact
Joints that can be reconstructed. New tissues or entire organs to replace those damaged in injury or disease. A transplant of healthy beta cells so a diabetic never needs an insulin injection again. It sounds a bit like science fiction, but these are among the...
Trio of scholars named to Royal Society of Canada
With the naming of Western scholars Kathryn Brush, John Leonard and Jesse Zhu, the university now boasts 55 Royal Society of Canada Fellows, starting with Microbiology and Biochemistry professor Robert Murray in 1958.
Research teams backed with nearly $20 million
Western and Lawson Health Research Institute researchers recently received a financial boost from the Government of Ontario as 20 projects are now being backed by the Ontario Research Fund (ORF).
Project taps into biomass potential
With the world’s energy sector constantly facing challenges, Western researcher Hugo de Lasa is working toward one solution for the beleaguered industry - a process of transforming agricultural waste into clean energy and valuable by-products. “The problem is in areas...
Zhang named Canadian Rising Star
Jin Zhang, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at The University of Western Ontario, has been named a Canadian Rising Star for her work towards developing a non-invasive diagnostic tool for diabetes.