June, 2013
First dental student workshop hosted by Schulich Dentistry, a true success
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
In an effort to expand the educational and training opportunities for the next generation of Canadian oral health researchers, the Network for Canadian Oral Health Researchers (NCOHR) sponsored a Canadian wide dental student workshop entitled "Careers in Academic Dentistry" … (Read More)
See the Line - Sport Concussion Research comes front and centre
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Concussion - some fear the idea of suffering from one, others disregard the risks and too many simply don't understand the crippling impact of this injury … (Read More)
New Imaging Approach to Map Prostate Cancer
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men. Researchers, led by Dr. Glenn Bauman, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and radiation oncologist are taking on this challenge by harnessing the power of advanced imaging techniques … (Read More)
Western alumna Jane Rylett awarded Distinguished University Professorship
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Western alumna Jane Rylett, chair of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and associate director of Robarts Research Institute, was awarded one of two 2013 Distinguished University Professorships … (Read More)
Dr. Cornelia Walther receives Bell funding to probe deeper into the brain
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Dr. Cornelia Walther, postdoctoral fellow, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry was honoured at a recent luncheon in Toronto as one of seven recipients across the country of the inaugural Bell Mental Health Research Training Award in partnership with Brain Canada … (Read More)
When a KISS (1) isn't a good thing
Monday, June 10, 2013
KISS 1 is a metastasis-suppressor gene which helps to prevent the spread of cancers, including melanoma, pancreatic and ovarian cancers to name a few. But new research … (Read More)
Shedding light on a gene mutation that causes signs of premature aging
Monday, June 10, 2013
Research from Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute sheds new light on a gene called ATRX and its function in the brain and pituitary. Children born with ATRX syndrome have cognitive defects and developmental abnormalities … (Read More)
David Litchfield to lead cancer project
Monday, June 10, 2013
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers led by scientists in London and Toronto is developing a simple tool that could one day make it easier to choose the best available cancer treatments for individual patients and improve their chances for survival … (Read More)
Research identifies a way to make cancer cells more responsive to chemotherapy
Monday, June 10, 2013
Breast cancer characterized as "triple negative" carries a poor prognosis, with limited treatment options. In some cases, chemotherapy doesn't kill the cancer cells the way it's supposed to … (Read More)
Profiles of Excellence: Dr. Cindy Hutnik - Video
Monday, June 10, 2013
Profiles of Excellence: Dr. Cheryle Seguin - Video
Monday, June 10, 2013
Schulich Dentistry Clinics Revealed
Monday, June 10, 2013
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's dental clinics were recently featured on "Western Revealed" on Rogers Cable Television in London. Each show features three or four segments about life, projects and programs at Western University … (Read More)
