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Study finds commonly co-prescribed drugs can cause serious side effects

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

A Lawson Health Research Institute, Institute of Clinical Evaluative Sciences and Western University study found patients who are taking certain statins to lower cholesterol are at an increased risk of hospitalization if they are also prescribed antibiotics. … (Read More)

Dr. Les Kalman - digital app developer and ICOI Diplomate status recipient

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Congratulations Dr. Les Kalman, assistant professor, Division of Restorative Dentistry, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, on being awarded Diplomate status within the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) … (Read More)

In Memoriam - Dr. Al Annen

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry wishes to extend condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Dr. Al Annen who passed away suddenly on Friday, June 14 at the age of 62 … (Read More)

In Memoriam - Dr. Francis Chan

Monday, June 17, 2013

It is with great sadness, that we share the news that Dr. Francis Chan has passed away, after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. Dr. Chan was a much loved and highly regarded professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry … (Read More)

Dr. Frank Prato becomes the first Canadian to receive D’Arsonval Award

Monday, June 17, 2013

Dr. Frank Prato, professor in the Departments of Medical Imaging and Medical Biophysics, has received the 2013 D’Arsonval Award, the highest scientific honour of the international Bioelectromagnetics Society (BEMS). … (Read More)

Tree planted in honour of Dr. Ramsay Gunton

Friday, June 14, 2013

A red maple was planted in front of the Siebens Drake Research Institute this afternoon in honour of Dr. Ramsay Gunton's commitment to medicine & research. … (Read More)

New curriculum and strong bonds form memories

Friday, June 14, 2013

What do you want to do with your life? It’s a question that is asked of us throughout our youth and one we pose to ourselves as we grow older. David D’Sliva, Dentistry Class of 2013 didn’t always know he wanted to be a dentist … (Read More)

Award presentations at convocation

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Several of our faculty and one of our students received special recognition at this morning's convocation. Dr. Jane Rylett was presented as a Distinguished University Professor. … (Read More)

Lala: Do what you love rather than what is easiest

Thursday, June 13, 2013

The pursuit of one’s passions, with the help of good mentorship, will shape legacies of graduates today, said Peeyush Lala, professor emeritus and past chair of Western’s Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. … (Read More)

Breathing passion into respiratory research

Thursday, June 13, 2013

With a backpack full of outstanding academic achievements, Dr. Miranda Kirby, PhD, ventured off to Vancouver to begin her postdoctoral work. Once she arrives she will embark on two years of studies at Vancouver General Hospital … (Read More)