The Department of Biochemistry introduces a new non-thesis MSc degree
The new one-year, non-thesis Master of Science (MSc) degree option is based on formal course work and an independent research project. The program was recently approved by the University Senate and will launch in September 2015...
DUROP Supervisor Project Submission deadline quickly approaching
Are you a faculty member? Would you like the opportunity to work with an exceptional science undergraduate student this summer? Interested supervisors must submit their DUROP project descriptions by January 30, 2015...
London Health Research Day – Submit your abstracts by February 2
The abstract submission deadline for London Health Research Day is February 2, 2015. The 2015 event offers opportunities for development, networking and learning about research being conducted across the city of London...
Lucille & Norton Wolf London Health Research Day Trainee Publication Awards
The first Lucille & Norton Wolf London Health Research Day Trainee Publication Awards are now open for submission to all participants of LHRD. The submission deadline for these awards is March 13, 2015 at 4 p.m...
Alumni of Distinction Awards – Nominate someone today
Do you know an outstanding alumnus from from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry? You can nominate them for an Alumni of Distinction Award. Submit your nomination by March 1, 2015...
Awards of Excellence – Call for nominations
Celebrate the strength of our people and recognize the exceptional talent and dedication of faculty and staff you work with every day. Nominate a faculty or staff member by March 6, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., or purchase your tickets for the Celebration of Excellence Dinner on May 20, 2015...
Celebrating our achievements
This month, we would like to congratulate Sarah Svenningsen, PhD Candidate in the Department of Medical Biophysics, and Lori Lowes, PhD Candidate in the Department Anatomy and Cell Biology, on their recent accomplishments...
Top read stories in December 2014 Current Affairs
Did you miss the December 2014 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories about
Kathryn Manning, Zia Khan and Mousumi Majumder...
Discovering the pathways of a curious mind
A curious mind is what inspires Andrea Di Sebastiano's fascination with the brain. It also fosters the postdoctoral fellow's dedication to the lab and research excellence...
Register now for the 3MT competition
Register by Thursday, March 12 to take part in 3MT (Three Minute Thesis), a research communication competition that gives graduate students just three minutes to present their research and its impact to a panel of non-specialist judges and peers...
Celebrate Founder's Day with Tonsillotomes and Toothkeys
Join us for a lunchtime presentation on Thursday, March 5 in celebration of Western University's Founder's Day. Shelley McKellar, PhD, will explore the changes in medical and dental practice through the evalution of historical artifacts and the work of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professors...
London Health Research Day – April 1, 2015
Join us for the 2015 London Health Research Day. The event will feature “virus hunter” Nathan Wolfe as the lunchtime keynote speaker, workshops with industry leaders, and a wine and cheese awards reception. Register as a guest today...
Calling all student artists and performers
Are you or someone you know involved in any creative or artistic pursuits? Help us uncover the incredible student talent found at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry by sending student stories about artistic abilities, endeavours and passions to comms@schulich.uwo.ca by Friday, March 27...
Awards of Excellence – Call for Nominations
Celebrate the strength of our people and recognize the exceptional talent and dedication of faculty and staff you work with every day. Nominate a faculty or staff member by March 6, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., or purchase your tickets for the Celebration of Excellence Dinner on May 20, 2015...
Alumni of Distinction Awards – Nominate someone today
Do you know an outstanding alumnus from from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry? You can nominate them for an Alumni of Distinction Award. Submit your nomination by March 1, 2015...
People of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Twitter series
Each week starting on Friday, February 27, we will be handing over the reins of @SchulichMedDent, the School's official Twitter account, to students, faculty and recent alumni. These community members will give you the chance to experience #SchulichAdvantage through their own eyes...
Recognizing our achievements
This month we would like to congratulate Tyler Beveridge, PhD Candidate, and Priya Patel, MSc Candidate, on recently having publications published in PLOS ONE and Clinical Anatomy...
Top read stories in January 2015 Current Affairs
Did you miss the January 2015 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories on postdoctoral fellow Yara Hosein, how to land an excellent postdoctoral position, and long-term prospects for career opportunities...
A global adventure to stop the next pandemic before it strikes
Ask questions. Discover answers. Create change. This is the process virologist Nathan Wolfe, PhD, the 2015 London Health Research Day Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture Series keynote speaker, has followed since the beginning of his career in science...
Robert Bartha awarded Alzheimer Foundation grant
Robert Bartha, PhD, a professor in the Department of Medical Biophysics and a Robarts scientist, has been awarded the Alzheimer Foundation London and Middlesex Premier Research Grant — a $100,000 grant to support research, personnel and supportive infrastructure...
Charles Trick receives one of six Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Charles Trick, a jointly appointed professor in the Faculty of Science and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, has received the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching, one of Western University's highest honours. Trick is a professor for the Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health...
London Health Research Day – April 1, 2015
Join us for the 2015 London Health Research Day. The event will feature “virus hunter” Nathan Wolfe as the lunchtime keynote speaker, workshops with industry leaders, and a wine and cheese awards reception. Register as a guest today...
Featured Video: Profiles of Excellence – Dr. Stewart Harris
Dr. Stewart Harris explains how his journey from family practice to public health led him to managing one of the country's most promising programs to tackle the prevalence of diabetes in First Nations communities...
Top read stories in February 2015 Current Affairs
Did you miss the February 2015 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories on Dr. Terry Zwiep, Dr. Arlene MacDougall, and peer review and its fundamental role...
From sacrifice to success: Dr. Lakshman Gunaratnam named finalist for the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award for 2015
After fleeing from Sri Lanka in 1985, Dr. Gunaratnam’s family arrived in Quebec with few personal belongings and several obstacles to overcome. Despite the challenges he endured, Dr. Gunaratnam has built a career for himself as a kidney transplant physician, research scientist, and assistant professor in the Departments of Medicine and Microbiology and Immunology...
Dr. Amardeep Thind authors chapter in Disease Control Priorities, 3rd Edition series
Dr. Thind, director of the Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health and professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Medicine, has authored a chapter on prehospital and emergency care for the first volume of the Disease Control Priorities, 3rd Edition (DCP3) series. In a Q&A interview, Dr. Thind discusses how India's poorest population piqued his interest in public health...
Vote for game-changing Ontario discoveries
Seven Schulich Medicine & Dentistry discoveries are being recognized as life-changing breakthroughs, and they need your vote. The list of 50 discoveries spans 100 years and is part of the Council of Ontario Universities' Research Matters campaign...
Lori Lowes receives 2015 SWAAC Graduate Student Award of Merit
Lori Lowes, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, received the 2015 Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) Graduate Student Award of Merit based on her outstanding academic record, teaching, scholarships and community outreach...
Distinguished University Professorship Public Lecture – April 28, 2015
Join us for the Distinguished University Professorship Public Lecture, featuring Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Dr. Jeff Dixon. The award is Western University’s highest recognition for a faculty member, acknowledging sustained excellence in teaching, research and service...
Celebrating our achievements
This month we would like to congratulate PhD Candidates who have recently had studies published, the trainees representing Schulich Medicine & Dentistry at the 2015 Canadian Student Health Research Forum, and three CIHR-NSERC Collaborative Health Research Program grant recipients...
Top read stories in March 2015 Current Affairs
Did you miss the March 2015 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories on Michael Loureiro, Shannon LeBlanc, and the importance of attending London Health Research Day...
Benefits and challenges of research collaborations
Andrew Watson, PhD, offers up some important considerations regarding research collaboration...
High-profile scholarships and increased funding
Doug Jones, PhD, shares his perspective on the increased funding of several high-profile trainee awards...
Marking the end of a successful term
For the past two years, Kelly Gutpell has served as Chair of the Graduate Student Council. In her final message in this role, she reflects on her experience and plans for the future...
Q&A interview with alumna Janna Morrison
From London to Vancouver to Adelaide, alumna Janna Morrison, MSc'97, PhD, has taken her research on fetal physiology and development around the globe...
A career goal fuelled by positivity
Carlee White, PhD Candidate, always wanted a career that would help make a positive impact on people's lives. Her research on early embryo development and genomic imprinting has brought her one step closer to her goal of giving people a second chance at having a child...
Research aims to aid the hearing impaired
By 2020, it is estimated more than one million people will have received a cochlear implant. Stephen Lomber, PhD, and his team at the Cerebral Systems Lab hope to better understand the effect an implant has on the brain with the goal of improving the success rate of this popular prosthetic...
Western establishes The Bone and Joint Institute
“Bone and joint disorders are the leading cause of disability in Canada,” said David Holdsworth, Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Medical Biophysics, and Scientist at Robarts Research Institute. He is part of the newly established Bone and Joint Institute, which is furthering research and innovation in musculoskeletal health...
Kelly Anderson awarded Ontario Mental Health Foundation’s New Investigator Fellowship
Congratulations to Kelly Anderson, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Psychiatry, on receiving the OMHF New Investigator Fellowship. The award is valued at $40,000 per year for three years to a candidate in the first five years of their career...
Save the date for See the Line - August 12, 2015
See the Line is returning this summer with an exciting lineup of events, including a Continuing Medical Education (CME) Session, a Concussion Education Workshop, a Community Symposium, and a Gala Dinner, which will include an entertaining and informative Armchair Discussion...
Featured video: Profiles of Excellence - Mansour Haeryfar
Mansour Haeryfar, PhD, is working to establish immunotherapy as a first-line treatment option for patients with cancer through the discovery of novel therapeutic approaches involving T-cells...
Celebrating our achievements
This month we would like to congratulate ten PhD Candidates who will be representing the School at the Canadian Student Health Research Forum, and MSc Candidates Gracie Pio and Matt Pi for their presentations at the 2015 American Association of Cancer Research Annual Meeting...
Top read stories in April 2015 Current Affairs
Did you miss the April 2015 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories on London Health Research Day 2015, MD/PhD Candidate Charles Yin, and why you should embrace the dreaded PhD defence...
Inspiring a deeper commitment to aging
Lynn Zhu exudes passion. In a Q&A interview, the PhD Candidate discusses her commitment to making a difference in the lives of older adults through her research on Parkinson’s disease and her leadership role with the Retiring With Strong Minds lecture series...
Conquering fear in three minutes or less
Lauren Solomon, PhD, steps into the spotlight. Taking in the crowd of faces, she feels her hands begin to shake. She has practised this presentation countless times — she knows she’s got this. All she has to do is get through the next three minutes...
Ten PhD Candidates represent Schulich Medicine & Dentistry at the Canadian Student Health Research Forum
A special congratulations goes to Anusha Ratneswaran for receiving a Gold Medal, Amy Burke for receiving a Silver Medal and Jessica Tong for receiving the Women’s Health Research Foundation Award...
Changing the way we think about data
Gregory Gloor, PhD, hates being wrong. As someone who works with an enormous amount of data on a daily basis, he's committed to doing everything he can to ensure the research he and his colleagues are working on is as accurate as possible — even if it makes the process more of a challenge...
Careers you wouldn't expect a PhD to lead you to
Andrew Watson, PhD, introduces two alumni who have developed exciting career paths outside of academia, and discusses the many paths a graduate degree can lead to...
Audio interview: Filling the gap in mental health care
Stacey Espinet, PhD, and Sandra Gotovac, research associate, discuss their program to bring mental health care training to front line health care professionals in rural and remote communities...
Celebrating the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Convocation with Baraa Al-Khazraji
Baraa Al-Khazraji has experienced a tremendous amount of growth in the past five years. Since completing her undergraduate education, she has added the titles “trainee”, “award winner”, “wife” and “mother” to her list of roles and accomplishments. On June 11, she added one more: PhD...
Congratulating the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Internal Graduate Awards recipients
We are pleased to announce the 12 recipients of several Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Internal Graduate Awards...
Applications now open: Dean's Graduate Stipends for 2015-2016 year
Applications for the Dean's PhD graduate stipends and Dean's MSc to PhD transfer stipends are now open. The recipients of these stipends have to possess an outstanding academic record, and will have also demonstrated outstanding research excellence and potential...
Homecoming 2015 Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer announced
We are pleased to announce that Bonnie Schmidt, PhD’93, has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Award. Schmidt is the President and Founder of Let’s Talk Science — an award-winning, national and charitable organization dedicated to science education and outreach in support of youth development...
Register for See the Line - August 12, 2015
See the Line is returning this summer with an exciting lineup of events, including a Community Symposium, featuring Dr. Michael J. Strong, Ravi Menon, PhD, and graduate trainees Alexander Moszczynski, PhD Candidate, and Kathryn Manning, PhD Candidate...
Video: Improving the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Watch an animated video on how the Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative (ONDRI) is designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal lobar dementia and stroke (vascular cognitive impairment)...
Current Affairs to take a summer hiatus
Current Affairs will be taking a hiatus for the summer months. Thank you to the trainees and faculty members who participated in this year's interviews and photo shoots — we enjoyed sharing your stories. During the coming months, we will be planning exciting new content to share with you in the fall...
Recognizing our achievements
Congratulations to Sera-Melisa Thomas, MSc Candidate; Sonya Van Nuland, PhD Candidate; Tariq Zaman, Postdoctoral Fellow; and Victoria Roach, PhD Candidate...
Top read stories in May 2015 Current Affairs
Did you miss the May 2015 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories on Carlee White, Omar El-Halfawy, and the end of Kelly Gutpell’s term as Chair of the Graduate Student Council...
Diagnosing ways to improve health
In 2011, Laila C. Schenkel Magalhaes, PhD, made the decision to leave Brazil to travel throughout Canada. Four years later, the tourist-turned-postdoctoral fellow's adventure continues while she focuses on research involving epigenetic markers for disease.
Top 10 tips for a successful academic year
To kick off the academic year, Andrew Watson, PhD, associate dean, has compiled a list of his top 10 tips to help you thrive inside and outside the lab or classroom.
Making the most of mentorship opportunities
Doug Jones, PhD, vice dean, discusses the increasing evidence that shows the benefits of mentorship, and what the School is doing to further these opportunities.
Getting to know your Graduate Students Council
From student advocacy to event planning, the Council plays an important role. Alex Moszczynski, the new Council chair, breaks down the group's three-pronged approach to making this year one to remember.
Inspiring futures and taking science out of the box
Bonnie Schmidt, PhD'93, founder and president of Let's Talk Science, is committed to making science education accessible — not elitist. Her goal is to inspire futures and share science with people of all ages.
NHLPA gift supports concussion research
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced at the annual See The Line event that it would make a challenge gift of $500,000 to support concussion research led by Arthur Brown, PhD.
See the Line - Photo Gallery
Enjoy a photo gallery highlighting some of the special moments from the 2015 See the Line symposium and reception.
Babies, MRI techniques and binge-watching television shows: Q&A with Catherine Nevin
Catherine Nevin, MSc Candidate, makes being a graduate trainee look easy. Despite never having worked with MRI technology before entering her current program, she has excelled in her research on fetal growth restriction. We sat down with Nevin to discuss her background, her experiences so far in her program, and what she likes to do when she’s not in the lab.
Four Schulich Medicine & Dentistry graduate trainees receive 2015 Dean’s Scholarship for Graduate Research
Congratulations to Georgia Nikoloudaki and Martin Prusinkiewicz on receiving the Dean’s PhD Graduate Stipend, and to Brennan Dirk and Patricia Johnson on receiving the Dean’s MSc to PhD Transfer Stipend.
Adventure on the airwaves
Tune in to CHRW on a Wednesday evening and you’ll probably hear the voice of Alex Moszczynski hosting Gradcast. The PhD Candidate and Graduate Students Council Chair shares his favourite moments from the show and the reasons he remains committed to ALS research.
Save the date for London Health Research Day 2016
On March 29, 2016, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Lawson Health Research Institute will host the fifth-annual London Health Research Day — the largest research day of its kind in Ontario.
Postdoctoral Appreciation Week Activities – September 16 - 22
Postdoctoral Appreciation Week recognizes the significant contributions that postdoctoral fellows make to research and discovery, and gives them the opportunity to take part in events with other scholars on campus. From the Soccer Match on September 19 to the Speed Networking Event on September 22, there is something for everyone to take part in and enjoy.
Martin Short headlines Leaders In Innovation
The celebrated Canadian actor and comedy legend is the keynote speaker for the 2015 Leaders in Innovation Dinner taking place on November 18.
Answering the call: Western University's response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria
Western and its people are committed to assisting refugees fleeing Syria. Several initiatives are already underway, and the University wants to hear from faculty, staff and students who have suggestions and/or are looking for ways to provide support.
Think you have a unique solution to a global problem?
Join the World's Challenge Challenge for the chance to win $1,000 toward an international learning experience. Gather a team of three students, submit an application and prepare a presentation on how you would solve a major global issue. Application deadline: October 9, 2015.
New Scientific and Executive Director announced for Robarts Research Institute
Marlys L. Koschinsky, PhD, is the new Scientific and Executive Director for Robarts Research Institute. In this role, Koschinsky will provide strategic leadership to world-class, innovative scientists.
Video: Profiles of Excellence - Lina Dagnino, PhD
Lina Dagnino, PhD, professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, researches skin biology and stem cells. In this edition of the Profiles of Excellence series, Dagnino discusses her research into the mechanisms behind blistering diseases, skin cancer and wound healing.
Recognizing our achievements
This month, we would like to congratulate John-Michael Arpino, PhD Candidate; Brittany Balint, PhD Candidate; Lori Lowes, PhD; and Yiwen Xu, PhD Candidate, on their recent publications.
Top stories from June 2015 Current Affairs
Did you miss the June 2015 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories on inspiring a deeper commitment to aging, the Canadian Student Health Research Forum, and conquering fear in three minutes or less.
Finding a job is a job in itself
Whether you are thinking of pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship, or a position in industry or government, Andrew Watson, PhD, associate dean, provides some advice to keep in mind while deciding on the next steps in your career.
Why you should be voting this election
On October 19, the Canadian population will vote to decide who will lead our country. Alex Moszczynski, Graduate Students Council chair, and his colleague Zachary Hawley, MSc Candidate, discuss the many reasons graduate students in the health sciences should cast a ballot next week.
Thriving on learning new things
From working one-on-one in the lab with her graduate trainees to reading about innovative technology and techniques during her downtime, Nathalie Bérubé, PhD, is constantly surrounding herself with new information to impact her research.
A chance encounter with fate: Q&A with Hao Yin, PhD
Thousands of miles away from his home country of China, Hao Yin, PhD, didn't know what his future would hold once he completed his PhD program at the University of Calgary. Then, by chance, he met Dr. Geoffrey Pickering, PhD, his current supervisor.
Western's School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies introduces new Doctoral Medical Leave Bursaries pilot program
As of October 5, students may be eligible for a Medical Leave Bursary of up to $5,000 for one term of leave during the full duration of his or her degree. The Bursary will be available to any eligible students on a medical leave.
Dean's Video Newsletter – Strategic Plan
In this edition of the Dean's Video Newsletter, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Dean Dr. Michael J. Strong discusses the School's strategic planning process and next steps.
Bringing new life into research on the placenta
Charles McKenzie, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Medical Biophysics, and Timothy Regnault, PhD, associate professor in the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Physiology and Pharmacology, have received $3.7 million in funding from the National Institute of Health as part of its Human Placenta Project.
September tweets of the month
Our community has some important things to say on Twitter. From Homecoming celebrations to surviving the first weeks of school, catch up on the best 140-character thoughts from faculty, staff and students during the month of September.
Celebrating our achievements
We would like to congratulate graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows from the Departments of Neuroscience and Anatomy and Cell Biology on their recent accomplishments.
Top stories from September 2015 Current Affairs
Did you miss the September 2015 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories on your Graduate Students Council, the 2015 Dean’s Scholarship for Graduate Research recipients, and 10 tips for a successful academic year.
A life outside of the lab
With balance comes success. Andrew Watson, PhD, discusses the many ways taking part in extracurricular activities can positively impact your life and research.
Your research could change the world
Alex Moszczynski, chair, Graduate Students Council, explains why it's so important to take your research seriously, like the young researchers who discovered insulin.
Hitting her stride: Q&A with Jessica Esseltine, PhD
Jessica Esseltine, PhD, has found her true calling with the Laird Laboratory working with stem cells. The postdoctoral fellow sat down with us to discuss her passion for research and policy, her future career goals, and what she does outside of the lab.
The future of medicine, hiding in plain sight
Dan Lizotte, PhD, believes many answers to Canada’s biggest health questions could potentially be hiding in plain sight — in the shadows of large medical data sets, such as patient records.
Recognizing our achievements
We would like to congratulate graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows from several Schulich Medicine & Dentistry departments on their recent awards and publications.
Congratulations to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Governor General's Gold Medalists
Melanie Kok, PhD'15, and Eric Sonke, MSc'15, have been awarded two of the three 2015 Governor General's Academic Gold Medals presented at Western University. These medals have been become the most prestigious award that students at Canadian schools can receive.
Profiles of Excellence Video - Frank Beier, PhD
Frank Beier, PhD, is working on the biology of the skeleton as well as bone and joint diseases, most notably osteoarthritis.
Attend the Master of Public Health Information Session - London
Are you interested in applying to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Master of Public Health Program? Join us at our upcoming Information Session on Saturday, November 21 for an opportunity to learn more about the Program, have one-on-one time to discuss your unique qualifications and participate in a typical class to experience case-method learning.
Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test for a chance to win $10,000
Proteus is a four-month, three-stage innovation competition that culminates in a live pitch contest. The competition will challenge you and your team to develop a viable commercialization plan for one of five technologies, and successful teams will also be given the opportunity to licence the technology and start their own company.
Take the Strategic Plan survey and join the conversation
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is entering the next five years with a strong foundation for our academic and research programs. Help us renew our strategic blueprint by providing us with your candid and thoughtful input.
Top read stories in October 2015 Current Affairs
Did you miss the October 2015 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories on advice on job searching tips, bridging the gender gap in science, and thriving on learning new things.
October tweets of the month
Our community has some important things to say on Twitter, but you may not have noticed. Catch up on the best 140-character thoughts from faculty, staff and students during the month of October.
Check out the most-read newsletter stories of this year
2015 was an exciting year for the Current Affairs newsletters. From profiles on the exciting research that our trainees and postdoctoral fellows are working on to informative monthly messages, we've recapped the top performing stories from this past year.
A journey from sport to science
An alumnus of the Canadian National Volleyball Team and three-time athlete of the year at Dalhousie University, Jeff Weiler, PhD, has used his passion for athletics to fuel his research. He is now finding his stride as a postdoctoral fellow, working on another type of movement.
Networking: How to stand out and get noticed
Networking offers many advantages, including ultimately helping you land your dream job. Andrew Watson, PhD, associate dean, provides nine tips to help you make the most of networking opportunities.
Wrapping up the semester for the holidays
Alex Moszczynski, chair, Graduate Students Council, reflects on the events and activities that the Council has accomplished this semester, and what it has planned for the New Year.
International interest in infectious diseases
Growing up in West Africa, Hinissan Pascaline Kohio knew she wanted to do research on the biological processes that lead to infectious diseases. Now this PhD Candidate is building her expertise to eventually share it with her home country of Burkina Faso.
Celebrating our achievements
This month, we would like to congratulate graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows from several Schulich Medicine & Dentistry departments on their recent awards and publications.
London Health Research Day – March 29, 2016
Mark your calendars for London Health Research Day 2016, which will showcase outstanding research by students, trainees and postdoctoral scholars from across the city of London. Dr. Peter Libby, a cardiovascular specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, will deliver the lunchtime keynote lecture.
Listen online to the Radiology podcast
Grace Parraga, PhD, discusses her recent publication "COPD: Do Imaging Measurements of Emphysema and Airway Disease Explain Symptoms and Exercise Capacity?".
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry receive funding from ALS Canada
Congratulations to Martin Duennwald, PhD, and Drs. Michael Strong, Christen Shoesmith and Marvin Chum on receiving significant funding from ALS Canada for their research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Dean’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program 2016 applications now open
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is now accepting applications for the Dean’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, which will take place in summer 2016. The deadline for interested supervisors to submit a project description is January 10, 2016.
A night to remember
The 2015 Leaders in Innovation Dinner featured comedian Martin Short, and delivered humour, poignant moments and a true sense of camaraderie among guests.
Current Affairs – Share your story ideas
Do you have news and accomplishments to share, or an idea for a feature or profile story? We are looking for your input for upcoming editions of the Current Affairs newsletter.
Good Medicine for your graduate degree…or is it?
The debate seems never-ending, and this month Andy Watson, PhD, associate dean explains why he believes the importance of your Advisory Committee and why is it good medicine for achieving success.
Bringing home the goods
Thirteen outstanding graduate students were offered opportunity to represent the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Western University at the Canadian Student Health Research Forum (CSHRF) at the University of Manitoba. And they didn’t disappoint bringing home numerous awards.
Outstanding trainees only, need apply
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Dean’s Stipends are being offered once again. If you have an outstanding academic record and have demonstrated outstanding research excellence, then you should apply for the stipends. Deadline is July 15, 2014.
The silent epidemic
Hardly a day passes without the morning news feed or evening telecast sharing a story about a professional athlete sustaining a concussion on the field or ice, or about concussion research seeking to identify links to life changing neurological disorders. Join us for See the Line to learn more about the latest concussion research.
Schulich proud moment in history
Chil-Yong Kang, PhD, professor emeritus, Department of Microbiology and Immunology and his team developed the first and only...
Summer hiatus
Current Affairs will be taking a hiatus for the summer months. Thanks to all our trainees and students who have participated in the interviews and photo shoots, we enjoyed meeting you and sharing your stories. During the coming months, we will be preparing new stories and features to be shared in the fall. Enjoy the summer.
Trainees in the News
Read more about Ayden Sheim, newly named Trudeau Scholar, Kya Naylor, Dan Stolzberg and Strong Bones, Strong Minds, Strong Muscles. (you can link their names to each of the stories).
Schulich proud moment in history
The late Dr. Carol Buck was the first female PhD graduate and she also became the first female Department Chair, leading the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics from 1967 to 1977...
Message from Doug Jones, PhD, Vice Dean
Hello to all continuing graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and welcome to the new arrivals. Welcome to the May issue of Current Affairs...
A message from Andrew Watson, PhD, Associate Dean
All of the straw polls and more formal surveys applied to graduate students indicate that no single topic is of greater importance to them than, what can I do with my PhD? ...
Message from Kelly Gutpell
With the winter finally over, the members of the Graduate Students Council are looking forward to a great summer at the School...
New website hits the mark
By all accounts the new Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs website is a hit!...
Featured funding for May
View our featured funding opportunities for the month of May...
Schulich proud moment in history
The late Dr. Murray Barr is credited with discovering the Barr body, a sex chromatin found only in female mammalia. This discovery helped launch the field of genetics in the second half of the century...
Graduate Students help local seniors retire with strong minds
The Retiring with Strong Minds outreach group’s commitment to the community is helping seniors retire with strong and enriched minds...
Distinguished Awards – Call for Nominations
With graduation on the horizon, deadlines are nearing for nominations for several distinguished awards. The deadline for submission is May 6, 2014...
Award-winning faculty
Faculty from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have long been recognized as outstanding receiving numerous teaching and research awards, and this year has been no exception. As several just received honours as Distinguished University Professors, Faculty Scholars and been awarded teaching awards...
Three minutes to win it
Congratulations to Joe Zeppa, Kamini Marthe, Kriym Joachim and Samantha Davie for winning the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry 3MT heat and advancing to the Western University finals...
#Schulichadvantage
Ankur Bodalia, MSc, took what he believed his most unique attribute and turned it into the School’s new hashtag...
Featured funding for April
View our featured funding opportunities for the month of April...
Find your passion
Dr. Michael J. Strong, Dean, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry recently spent some time chatting with and answering questions from graduate students at the Graduate Students' Town Hall...
MPH goes to Washington
Recently, students from the Master of Public Health program at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry had the opportunity to explore Washington D.C. and various public health organizations...
Jerry Battista, PhD, and Brad Urquhart, PhD, awarded Western's highest honour
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry congratulates Jerry Battista, Department of Medical Biophysics, and Brad Urquhart, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology on being awarded the Award for Excellence in Teaching...
Celebrating 75 years
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Western University is holding a Diamond Jubilee Celebration on May 1, 2014...
Profiles of Excellence with Dr. Alison Allan
Check out the latest edition of our Profiles of Excellence series featuring Dr. Alison Allan, PhD, associate professor, Anatomy and Cell Biology. In the video, Dr. Allan shares the story of how she is bringing a new blood test, helping identify the early signs of metastasis, from the lab bench directly to patients at the bedside...
Kick start your job search
February is an exciting month as days are slowly getting longer, bringing with them a sense that spring is on the way soon. Those who love winter sports get to enjoy two weeks of world class sporting action during the Olympics.
Three minutes to win it - 3MT
What can you do with a single, static PowerPoint slide, your charm and charisma and 180 seconds? Armed with only these few things, could you explain your research and its impact to a panel of non-specialist judges?
Building a Stronger Community
Long days spent in a lab waiting for results. Nights hunched at a computer working on a thesis. Graduate students know that finding the time to fit anything into the day aside from research can be a challenge.
Research Day Adds Industry Twist
This year, London Health Research Day is offering four interactive workshops featuring industry and academic leaders. Each workshop will run for one hour, presenting a panel of experts who will discuss key topics in research and academia and answer audience questions.No sign-up is necessary for the workshops, which will run on a first-come-first-seated basis. Panellists are still being added to each session. Click here to keep up-to-date with all the information.
London Health Research Day Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for graduate trainees and postdoctoral scholars to help out at London Health Research Day on March 18. A number of volunteer opportunities are available to support the event, all of which will look great as extracurricular activities on your CV.
Message from Andrew Watson
Greetings everyone and happy new year. Welcome to the inaugural edition of the new graduate and postdoctoral studies newsletter, Current Affairs.
Message from Dr. Doug Jones, vice dean, Basic Medical Sciences
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the newly redesigned graduate and postdoctoral studies newsletter, Current Affairs.
A message from Kelly Gutpell, PhD Candidate, and Chair, Graduate Student Representatives
First and foremost, I’d like to wish you all a happy new year. I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break and is now settling in to the new term. I am the Chair of the Graduate Student Representatives at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, and would like to take this time to share some of the exciting things in store for 2014.
Vanier celebrates the nation's finest
Two Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry trainees have been named recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Canada’s most prestigious scholarship for doctoral students.Congratulations to Ayden Scheim, PhD Candidate, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Didakar Mondal, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering...
Celebrating the Master of Public Health inaugural class at the first annual practicum showcase
The MPH inaugural class presented their practicum experiences to family, friends, faculty and community members at the first annual practicum showcase in August...
Scholarships recognize students finding answers in Alzheimer's disease
Congratulations to Lindsay Oliver and Jennifer Au on being selected as this year’s recipients of the Masters and Doctoral Scholarships sponsored by the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex...
Postdoctoral Appreciation Week - September 15-19
Who doesn’t love a postdoctoral scholar? Well, now is your opportunity to show it. Postdoctoral Appreciation Week recognizes the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery...
Save the Date for London Health Research Day 2015
On April 1, 2015, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Lawson Health Research Institute will host the fourth-annual London Health Research Day — the largest research day of its kind in Ontario...
Ontario universities launch professional development website for graduate students
Seven research-intensive Ontario universities have come together to create an online training resource to help graduate students prepare for the working world...
Top thesis downloads for Graduate Studies trainees
In the month of July, Graduate Studies trainees Grace L. Ettinger and Deirdre Phaedra Henley’s theses received exceptionally high download activity through the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository...
Celebrating our Commitment to the Community - Submit your stories
Our successful Commitment to the Community initiative will continue throughout the next academic year. Please consider sharing your stories of voluntarism and social responsibility with the School community...
PhD candidate recognized with international Young Investigator Award
Congratulations to Matthew Woods, PhD candidate, on receiving the prestigious IAS/ANRS Young Investigator Award at this year’s International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, Australia...
Making a mark on Alzheimer's research
Jonatan Snir, PhD candidate in medical biophysics, presented an abstract at the 2014 World Molecular Imaging Congress in Seoul, Korea, receiving a high score and excellent feedback...
LHRD announces new judging format
London Health Research Day is making changes to the platform and poster competitions for the fourth-annual event on April 1, 2015...
Celebrating our students commitment to the community with upcoming Trivia Night
Congratulations to the Schulich Graduate Students’ Council, the UWO Dental Student Society, and Strong Bones, Strong Minds, Strong Muscles for taking the initiative to put together the upcoming Grads vs. Dents vs. Meds Trivia Night...
Seeing teaching more clearly
It's hard to imagine a PhD student in medical biophysics getting really excited about imaging a mango, but that's what happened during Assistant Professor Aaron Ward's new graduate course...
Top read stories in September 2014 Current Affairs
Didn’t have a chance to read the September 2014 issue of Current Affairs? Read last month's most popular stories on Samar Sayedyahossein, Katja Klein and Kelly Gutpell…
Western positions itself among world leaders in bone and joint research
Western is investing $5 million to support a team of all-star researchers by providing them with additional resources and infrastructure to attract, retain and mentor future leaders. The new cluster includes 70 researchers from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and other faculties across campus...
Using hockey culture in southwestern Ontario to improve men’s health
A grant from the Movember Foundation is giving Dr. Robert Petrella, a professor in the Department of Family Medicine, the opportunity to work on a pilot project called Hockey Fit with the aim of motivating sports fans to adopt healthier lifestyles...
Celebrating the MPH inaugural class with Gracia Mabaya
Gracia Mabaya, a former consultant to the World Health Organization, knew from a young age that she wanted to play a role in improving health care around the world. Her childhood dream has now become her reality, as she recently graduated as part of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Master of Public Health inaugural class...
Join us for World AIDS Day 2014 at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
On December 1, 2014, join Dr. Eric Arts, Dr. Stephen Barr, Dr. Jimmy Dikeakos, Dr. Gregor Reid and Dr. Michael Silverman for a panel discussion where they will share their knowledge and provide insight into the latest breakthroughs in their research. Dr Chris Mackie will serve as moderator...
Upcoming United Way fundraising events
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is taking on the challenge to raise $150,000 for United Way. There are a variety of upcoming fundraising events that you can support in order to achieve this goal, including the upcoming Coffee Day on November 26 and Pizza Day on November 28...
Celebrating our achievements
This month, we would like to congratulate the following students on their recent accomplishments: Lori Lowes, PhD Candidate; Stephanie Dorman, PhD Candidate; Kendall Noel, PhD Candidate; Sonya Van Nuland, MSc Candidate; and Lynn Zhu, PhD Candidate…
Top read stories in October 2014 Current Affairs
Did you miss the October 2014 issue of Current Affairs? Read the most popular stories about Alvin Li, Alison Hamilton and taking advantage of scholarship opportunities...
Dr. Anthony Tang leads Canadian Arrhythmia Network at Western University
Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry have been awarded $26.3 million in funding from the Government of Canada to host and establish the Canadian Arrhythmia Network as a Networks of Centres of Excellence...
World AIDS Day — Creating ImPaKt for HIV/AIDS research
With world AIDS Day as a backdrop, Eric Arts, PhD, along with Dr. Michael J. Strong, dean, unveiled plans for The Imaging Pathogens for Knowledge Translation (ImPaKT) Facility..
Scholarship helps bring two PhD Candidates closer to their goals in mental health research
PhD Candidates Nole Hiebert and Tamara Tavares are one step closer to achieving their goals in mental health research, with help from the Jonathan & Joshua Memorial Graduate Scholarship, ...
Celebrating one year of Current Affairs
In celebration of one year of Current Affairs, we have gathered the most-read stories on trainees and faculty members and research that have been included in the newsletter this year...
