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Mapping ‘the magic’ of music, movement and the brain

Mapping ‘the magic’ of music, movement and the brain

A new research grant for Western neuroscientist and psychology professor Jessica Grahn will open more opportunities to investigate the link between music and movement, and potential interventions to help Parkinson’s disease patients. [caption id=”atta …

Study findings offer new life for stroke sufferers

Study findings offer new life for stroke sufferers

Results of an international study exploring the effectiveness of a revolutionary stroke treatment may lead to a new lease on life for millions of sufferers previously facing disability or even death, Western researchers say.

Isotope breakthrough may stave off shortage concerns

Isotope breakthrough may stave off shortage concerns

Medical Biophysics professor Michael Kovacs, part of a cross-Canada collaboration with five other scientists, is addressing the scarcity of Tc-99m, which is currently used to diagnose cancer and heart disease.

Bartha awarded Alzheimer Foundation grant

Bartha awarded Alzheimer Foundation grant

Medical Biophysics professor Dr. Robert Bartha of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has been awarded the Alzheimer Foundation London and Middlesex Premier Research Grant, a $100,000 grant (over two years) to support research, personnel and supportive...

Ansari, Kovacs named among ‘world-class talent’

Ansari, Kovacs named among ‘world-class talent’

Psychology professor Daniel Ansari and Medical Biophysics professor Michael Kovacs were named two of 34 recipients of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) awards recognizing the work of outstanding Canadian scientists and engineers.

Initiative puts five neurodegenerative disorders on notice

Initiative puts five neurodegenerative disorders on notice

Robert Bartha hopes his latest research will allow him to travel back in time when it comes to aggressively attacking neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, ALS and Parkinson’s. “Our ultimate goal is to try to find ways of early diagnosis. Understanding...

Robarts showcases neurodegenerative disease research

Robarts showcases neurodegenerative disease research

While not his main area of expertise, Chris Hudson has a vested interest in the neurodegenerative disorder research being explored at Robarts Research Institute. A leading researcher in ophthalmology, Hudson was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s when he was 41...

McAlister: Surgeons working to solve riddle of dealing with Ebola

McAlister: Surgeons working to solve riddle of dealing with Ebola

Editor’s note: The following editorial, ‘Surgery in patients with Ebola virus disease,’ originally appeared in the Canadian Journal of Surgery (Issue 57, pages 264-5) and is reprinted here with permission of the author and publisher. It has been edited for space. To...

Martian chronicles: Western researchers eye the Red Planet in a new way

Martian chronicles: Western researchers eye the Red Planet in a new way

Livio Tornabene and his research team have been snapping a lot of photos recently and have seen nothing but red – and they couldn’t be happier. Launched in 2005, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is a multipurpose spacecraft designed to explore Mars from orbit. After a...

Alzheimer’s research draws star power to campus

Alzheimer’s research draws star power to campus

For iconic Canadian actor Victor Garber, right, Alzheimer’s disease hits very close to home, having supported both of his parents through their struggles with the disease. The star of film, television and stage recently got an up-close look at Alzheimer’s research...

Western’s research finding new life across the globe

Western’s research finding new life across the globe

A recent mission to China provided a backdrop for Western to sign a handful of deals for commercializing technologies developed in Canada. Western’s delegation created a new company with Sinobioway Group to bring to market results of several joint projects. “I believe...

Study findings offer new life for stroke sufferers

Study findings offer new life for stroke sufferers

Results of an international study exploring the effectiveness of a revolutionary stroke treatment may lead to a new lease on life for millions of sufferers previously facing disability or even death, Western researchers say.

Isotope breakthrough may stave off shortage concerns

Isotope breakthrough may stave off shortage concerns

Medical Biophysics professor Michael Kovacs, part of a cross-Canada collaboration with five other scientists, is addressing the scarcity of Tc-99m, which is currently used to diagnose cancer and heart disease.

Bartha awarded Alzheimer Foundation grant

Bartha awarded Alzheimer Foundation grant

Medical Biophysics professor Dr. Robert Bartha of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has been awarded the Alzheimer Foundation London and Middlesex Premier Research Grant, a $100,000 grant (over two years) to support research, personnel and supportive...

Ansari, Kovacs named among ‘world-class talent’

Ansari, Kovacs named among ‘world-class talent’

Psychology professor Daniel Ansari and Medical Biophysics professor Michael Kovacs were named two of 34 recipients of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) awards recognizing the work of outstanding Canadian scientists and engineers.

Initiative puts five neurodegenerative disorders on notice

Initiative puts five neurodegenerative disorders on notice

Robert Bartha hopes his latest research will allow him to travel back in time when it comes to aggressively attacking neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, ALS and Parkinson’s. “Our ultimate goal is to try to find ways of early diagnosis. Understanding...

Robarts showcases neurodegenerative disease research

Robarts showcases neurodegenerative disease research

While not his main area of expertise, Chris Hudson has a vested interest in the neurodegenerative disorder research being explored at Robarts Research Institute. A leading researcher in ophthalmology, Hudson was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s when he was 41...

McAlister: Surgeons working to solve riddle of dealing with Ebola

McAlister: Surgeons working to solve riddle of dealing with Ebola

Editor’s note: The following editorial, ‘Surgery in patients with Ebola virus disease,’ originally appeared in the Canadian Journal of Surgery (Issue 57, pages 264-5) and is reprinted here with permission of the author and publisher. It has been edited for space. To...

Martian chronicles: Western researchers eye the Red Planet in a new way

Martian chronicles: Western researchers eye the Red Planet in a new way

Livio Tornabene and his research team have been snapping a lot of photos recently and have seen nothing but red – and they couldn’t be happier. Launched in 2005, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is a multipurpose spacecraft designed to explore Mars from orbit. After a...

Alzheimer’s research draws star power to campus

Alzheimer’s research draws star power to campus

For iconic Canadian actor Victor Garber, right, Alzheimer’s disease hits very close to home, having supported both of his parents through their struggles with the disease. The star of film, television and stage recently got an up-close look at Alzheimer’s research...

Western’s research finding new life across the globe

Western’s research finding new life across the globe

A recent mission to China provided a backdrop for Western to sign a handful of deals for commercializing technologies developed in Canada. Western’s delegation created a new company with Sinobioway Group to bring to market results of several joint projects. “I believe...