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Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
Expert explainer: Dr. Nitin Mohan on ‘circuit breaker lockdowns’
A physician epidemiologist identifies what it would take for a defined-time lockdown to work in halting the spread of COVID-19.
Four Western faculty named to Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list
Four Western faculty have been named to the Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list, reflecting influential work in their chosen fields.
In Memoriam: Dr. Wesley Dunn, founding dean of Dentistry
Western University is mourning the passing of Dr. Wesley John Dunn, founding dean of Dentistry and a pillar of organized dentistry in Canada.
Racialized trans and non-binary Canadians report increased harassment
A first-ever health study of trans and non-binary Canadians of colour showed almost one-quarter of them experienced physical violence in the past five years.
Biomarkers could be used in a quick, inexpensive COVID-19 blood screening tool
A new tool could quickly screen patients for the disease and predict which of them will become most critically ill.
Course on mindful social innovation aims to build pandemic resilience
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country burdened by years of civil unrest and poverty, only a dozen psychiatrists currently serve the entire population of more than 90 million. On top of its complex issues, the country is still recovering from the mental...
Research a ‘safe haven’ for PhD graduate
From his hospital bed, Steven Gameiro, PhD’20, made the decision to completely pivot the focus of his doctoral research. It was a risky, but necessary move for the young scientist. He was used to working in a wet lab setting, exploring cancers caused by the human...
Public health graduate focuses on big picture
Context matters. Shabi Ullah, MPH’20, says these two words were her biggest takeaway from the Master of Public Health program at Western.
Global study finds ‘COVID-19 free’ hospital areas could save lives after surgery
A new global study suggests hospitals should set up ‘COVID-free’ areas for surgical patients – a step that could reduce the risk of serious complications and death from lung infections associated with coronavirus.
‘Inside-the-box’ technology solves organ and vaccine transport issue
Organs for live-saving transplants are normally transported in ice-packed coolers. A new box developed at Western shows there’s a better, safer way.
The second wave: Schulich epidemiologist explains what’s next
“The second wave isn’t going to introduce itself politely, it just shows up – and it’s here,” says Western epidemiologist Dr. Nitin Mohan.
Improved process sought for kidney donors, recipients
Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have recommended processes that are less cumbersome for kidney recipients and donors alike.
Expert explainer: Dr. Nitin Mohan on ‘circuit breaker lockdowns’
A physician epidemiologist identifies what it would take for a defined-time lockdown to work in halting the spread of COVID-19.
Four Western faculty named to Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list
Four Western faculty have been named to the Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list, reflecting influential work in their chosen fields.
In Memoriam: Dr. Wesley Dunn, founding dean of Dentistry
Western University is mourning the passing of Dr. Wesley John Dunn, founding dean of Dentistry and a pillar of organized dentistry in Canada.
Racialized trans and non-binary Canadians report increased harassment
A first-ever health study of trans and non-binary Canadians of colour showed almost one-quarter of them experienced physical violence in the past five years.
Biomarkers could be used in a quick, inexpensive COVID-19 blood screening tool
A new tool could quickly screen patients for the disease and predict which of them will become most critically ill.
Course on mindful social innovation aims to build pandemic resilience
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country burdened by years of civil unrest and poverty, only a dozen psychiatrists currently serve the entire population of more than 90 million. On top of its complex issues, the country is still recovering from the mental...
Research a ‘safe haven’ for PhD graduate
From his hospital bed, Steven Gameiro, PhD’20, made the decision to completely pivot the focus of his doctoral research. It was a risky, but necessary move for the young scientist. He was used to working in a wet lab setting, exploring cancers caused by the human...
Public health graduate focuses on big picture
Context matters. Shabi Ullah, MPH’20, says these two words were her biggest takeaway from the Master of Public Health program at Western.
Global study finds ‘COVID-19 free’ hospital areas could save lives after surgery
A new global study suggests hospitals should set up ‘COVID-free’ areas for surgical patients – a step that could reduce the risk of serious complications and death from lung infections associated with coronavirus.
‘Inside-the-box’ technology solves organ and vaccine transport issue
Organs for live-saving transplants are normally transported in ice-packed coolers. A new box developed at Western shows there’s a better, safer way.
The second wave: Schulich epidemiologist explains what’s next
“The second wave isn’t going to introduce itself politely, it just shows up – and it’s here,” says Western epidemiologist Dr. Nitin Mohan.
Improved process sought for kidney donors, recipients
Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have recommended processes that are less cumbersome for kidney recipients and donors alike.