November 2016 Newsletter
Dissecting e-learning tools
Having the opportunity to dissect during her undergraduate training inspired award-winning PhD Candidate Sonya Van Nuland to analyze the more modern ways of teaching clinical anatomy.
A rising star in cancer research
In this Q&A, we talk with Aaron Ward, PhD, about his path to success in academia, the enjoyment he gets from working with trainees, and why campaigns like Movember actually make an impact.
What are we searching for?
A survey found 10 things we all want from life. But can a positive state of mind help us achieve those goals? Andrew Watson, PhD, addresses the question.
Thank you, and farewell
In his final message for Current Affairs, Alex Moszczynski reflects on the success that the Graduate Students Council has recently had and looks ahead to the future.
Advancing medical physics, one page at a time
In a collaborative effort, faculty members, trainees and alumni worked on the series Advances in Medical Physics, designed to offer findings in medical radiation science and technology.
Keeping warm all winter long
Purchase your one-of-a-kind Schulich Medicine & Dentistry toque and keep warm all winter long. These toques are only $24 and come in two different styles, with a pom-pom and without.- Celebrating our achievements
Congratulations to Andrew Deweyert, Yewei Jiang, Colin Venner, Kai Wang, Julie Wallis and several other graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry on their recent achievements. - Dr. Paul Thagard named London Health Research Day 2017 Keynote Speaker
Renowned Canadian philosopher, cognitive scientist and author Dr. Paul Thagard, PhD, will be giving the lunchtime keynote lecture at LHRD 2017. His talk will focus on “Explaining Mental Illness”. - Video: Lung Imaging at Robarts Research Institute
Grace Parraga, PhD, and her team have developed an innovative imaging technique to change the way chronic lung diseases are understood and treated. The technique shatters previously held beliefs about diseases like asthma and COPD. - Master of Public Health Program becomes first in Ontario to be CEPH accredited
The Master of Public Health Program has received accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health, making it the first program in the province to receive this stamp of approval. - Testing method allows for effective diagnosis of genetically-based high cholesterol
A new genetic testing method developed by Dr. Rob Hegele can identify a genetic basis for high-cholesterol in almost 70 per cent of a targeted patient population. - Commitment to Community - Call for Stories
You've read the inspiring stories of how our faculty, staff and students are making communities around the world stronger and healthier places to live. Now it's your turn. We want to hear your stories. - Send us your submissions for our guide to holiday entertainment
Do you have a favourite book, movie, family game or song that puts a little more cheer in your holiday celebrations? Send us your submission with an explanation about what it means to you. - Top stories from October 2016 Current Affairs
Did you miss the October 2016 issue of Current Affairs? Read the top stories on Tharsan Kanagalingam, MSc Candidate; Shannon Sibbald, PhD; and eating healthy on a student budget.
