Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Promoting research into healthy aging
Jane Rylett, PhD, is leading Canada’s research efforts
Inspired by the artistic process
For Kara Ruicci, MD/PhD Candidate, creativity and problem solving are essential in art, research and medicine

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Announcement: Alumnus Dr. Kevin Pottie returns to Western as the Ian McWhinney Chair of Family Medicine Studies
Dr. Kevin Pottie has been appointed as the Ian McWhinney Chair of Family Medicine Studies at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective September 7, 2021 to September 6, 2026.

Feature: Human versus machine: Investigating the impact of AI technologies on compassionate care
President Shepard on community safety
Funding: 2021 NSERC competition results in more than $730K for research initiatives
News: Western welcomes first National Indigenous Scholarship recipients
Feature: Tracing the root of vaccine-induced blood clots

Our People

As the Scientific Director of CIHR’s Institute of Aging, Jane Rylett, PhD, is helping develop research opportunities to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults.

Ayden Scheim, PhD'17, is the 2021 Alumni of Distinction Award recipient. Scheim is dedicated to research that will result in change at community, programming and health policy levels, as well as engage policymakers, program leaders and human rights experts. His work helps marginalized people feel that they matter.