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CFI backs hope for Huntington’s patients

CFI backs hope for Huntington’s patients

Working with a yeast model of Huntington’s, Patrick Lajoie is uncovering some of the mystery associated with Huntington’s disease. His work was one of four Western projects sharing in nearly $1 million in CFI funding.

See the Line brings concussions into focus

See the Line brings concussions into focus

An all-star lineup of athletes came together to promote education, awareness and research related to concussion in sport as part of See the Line concussion symposium at Western on Wednesday.

Four Western projects earn CFI backing

Four Western projects earn CFI backing

From delving into the modeling neurodegenerative diseases to looking into digital philosophy, four Western researchers will share in nearly $1 million in funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

New process allows ‘live’ look inside insects

New process allows ‘live’ look inside insects

Western researchers have created spectacularly detailed, three-dimensional views of insects’ insides – without harming the creatures in any way – by using carbon dioxide to place the insects into a state of temporary animation.

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...

Probiotics could improve honey bee survival rates

Probiotics could improve honey bee survival rates

Honey bees may be able to take the sting out of their population demise as Western researchers have shown probiotics can potentially protect honey bees from the toxic effects of pesticides.

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...

CFI backs hope for Huntington’s patients

CFI backs hope for Huntington’s patients

Working with a yeast model of Huntington’s, Patrick Lajoie is uncovering some of the mystery associated with Huntington’s disease. His work was one of four Western projects sharing in nearly $1 million in CFI funding.

See the Line brings concussions into focus

See the Line brings concussions into focus

An all-star lineup of athletes came together to promote education, awareness and research related to concussion in sport as part of See the Line concussion symposium at Western on Wednesday.

Four Western projects earn CFI backing

Four Western projects earn CFI backing

From delving into the modeling neurodegenerative diseases to looking into digital philosophy, four Western researchers will share in nearly $1 million in funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

New process allows ‘live’ look inside insects

New process allows ‘live’ look inside insects

Western researchers have created spectacularly detailed, three-dimensional views of insects’ insides – without harming the creatures in any way – by using carbon dioxide to place the insects into a state of temporary animation.

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...

Probiotics could improve honey bee survival rates

Probiotics could improve honey bee survival rates

Honey bees may be able to take the sting out of their population demise as Western researchers have shown probiotics can potentially protect honey bees from the toxic effects of pesticides.

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...