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Chair up to challenge of easing pain for millions

Chair up to challenge of easing pain for millions

To move freely and without pain. Such a simple wish that goes unrealized for the 1.7 billion people around the world suffering from musculoskeletal disorders of the bones, joints and muscles. These conditions don’t discriminate. They can impact anyone at any age, on any continent, in any community, at any time.

Former WHO boss to receive Schulich honour

Former WHO boss to receive Schulich honour

A Western alumna known as the most powerful international public health official in history will join the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Homecoming celebrations this fall. Dr. Margaret Chan, former Director-General of the World Health Organization...

Thom presentation wins Langman Award

Thom presentation wins Langman Award

Mitchell Thom, a recently graduated MSc (Clinical Anatomy) and CMHR student, received the Langman Award for best podium presentation at the 2017 American Association of Anatomists conference. Thom’s abstract was selected as an award finalist out of more than 100...

Getgood earns Young Investigator’s Award

Getgood earns Young Investigator’s Award

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Alan Getgood recently received the Albert Trillant Young Investigator’s Award at the 2017 ISAKOS Congress in Shanghai, China.  This award provides recognition for a young researcher who has done outstanding...

Manner of walking may be key to early dementia detection

Manner of walking may be key to early dementia detection

Something as simple as walking and talking could lead to early dementia detection and, potentially, to halting its progression, according to one Western researcher. In a Western- and Lawson Health Research Institute-led study, researchers have shown that a person’s...

Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way

Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way

For his dedicated advocacy for mental health, Canadian politician Michael Kirby was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Alper: Aspire to leadership with courage

Alper: Aspire to leadership with courage

Howard Alper, a renowned academic chemist and professor at the University of Ottawa, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Thursday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Young researchers get boost from provincial honour

Young researchers get boost from provincial honour

Five up-and-coming Western researchers will share in $700,000 in research funding, thanks to the Early Researcher Awards, all part of a larger $10-million provincial program supporting 77 researchers at 17 institutions across Ontario. “Ontario’s current and future...

A Western Relationship

A Western Relationship

My mother, Wendy Waldie, was an employee of Western for 38 years. She passed away Jan. 24 and the flag on University College was lowered in recognition of her many years of service. As we were sorting out some of her personal effects, I came across a short essay she...

Chair up to challenge of easing pain for millions

Chair up to challenge of easing pain for millions

To move freely and without pain. Such a simple wish that goes unrealized for the 1.7 billion people around the world suffering from musculoskeletal disorders of the bones, joints and muscles. These conditions don’t discriminate. They can impact anyone at any age, on any continent, in any community, at any time.

Former WHO boss to receive Schulich honour

Former WHO boss to receive Schulich honour

A Western alumna known as the most powerful international public health official in history will join the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Homecoming celebrations this fall. Dr. Margaret Chan, former Director-General of the World Health Organization...

Thom presentation wins Langman Award

Thom presentation wins Langman Award

Mitchell Thom, a recently graduated MSc (Clinical Anatomy) and CMHR student, received the Langman Award for best podium presentation at the 2017 American Association of Anatomists conference. Thom’s abstract was selected as an award finalist out of more than 100...

Getgood earns Young Investigator’s Award

Getgood earns Young Investigator’s Award

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Alan Getgood recently received the Albert Trillant Young Investigator’s Award at the 2017 ISAKOS Congress in Shanghai, China.  This award provides recognition for a young researcher who has done outstanding...

Manner of walking may be key to early dementia detection

Manner of walking may be key to early dementia detection

Something as simple as walking and talking could lead to early dementia detection and, potentially, to halting its progression, according to one Western researcher. In a Western- and Lawson Health Research Institute-led study, researchers have shown that a person’s...

Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way

Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way

For his dedicated advocacy for mental health, Canadian politician Michael Kirby was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Alper: Aspire to leadership with courage

Alper: Aspire to leadership with courage

Howard Alper, a renowned academic chemist and professor at the University of Ottawa, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Thursday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Young researchers get boost from provincial honour

Young researchers get boost from provincial honour

Five up-and-coming Western researchers will share in $700,000 in research funding, thanks to the Early Researcher Awards, all part of a larger $10-million provincial program supporting 77 researchers at 17 institutions across Ontario. “Ontario’s current and future...

A Western Relationship

A Western Relationship

My mother, Wendy Waldie, was an employee of Western for 38 years. She passed away Jan. 24 and the flag on University College was lowered in recognition of her many years of service. As we were sorting out some of her personal effects, I came across a short essay she...