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Research: Involuntary admission for psychosis higher among some first-generation ethnic minority groups
A new study by Kelly Anderson, PhD, and her team demonstrates that involuntary admission due to first-time diagnosis of psychosis is higher among some first-generation ethnic minority groups, particularly African and Caribbean migrants.
- Announcement: Dr. Amit Garg has been re-appointed as the Dr. Adam Linton Chair in Kidney Health Analytics
- Award: Michael Iacocca, MSc'19, honoured with Governor General's Gold Medal
- Media Release: New study advances quest to better understand consciousness
- News: Western to kickoff United Way campaign
- Honours: Drs. Heather MacKenzie and Javeed Sukhera named Top 20 Under 40
- Announcement: Dr. P. Andrea Lum has been appointed as Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs
Our People
The appointment of five new female physician leaders, Drs. Sepi Taheri, Alexandra Zorzi, MD’05, Michelle Barton-Forbes, Roberta Berard and Tamara Van Hooren, signals a new era in the Department of Paediatrics.
Diego Cantor, PhD’15, has found harmony in his life by embracing both of his passions – music and research.
Events
- Friday, October 18
CDE Session: Bonding to Ceramics and Resin Cements - Friday, October 18
Our Brains, Our Future: 50 Years of CNS - Friday, October 18
Dr. Maud L Menten Memorial Lecture - Saturday, October 19
Panel: Burnout and mental health in medicine and dentistry - Saturday, October 19
Dean's Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Danyaal Raza - Saturday, October 19
Dean's Alumni Lunch - Saturday, October 19
Dean's Alumni Cocktail Reception
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In The Media
Lung imaging scientist Grace Parraga, PhD, weighs in on the dangers of vaping. "We have known for decades that lung damage occurs because of inhalation of gases and smoke, so I wonder why anyone would assume that e-cigarettes would not be dangerous and damaging too?"
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