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Medical Sciences student shares passion for medicine, museums

May 21, 2025

Third-year student Karen Huo’s interests merge as a volunteer at Banting House.

Research that shapes better health care: The promise of clinical trials

May 20, 2025

To mark International Clinical Trials Day, Dr. Amit Garg highlights the importance of training and supporting world-class trial leaders locally ...

New funding fuels national effort to make medications safer for children

May 16, 2025

The project will integrate genomic, clinical and long-term outcome data to transform how drugs are prescribed to children.

Air pollution may increase epilepsy risk, new study suggests

May 14, 2025

Researchers hope to inform environmental and health policy in high-pollution areas and ensure adequate resources for epilepsy patients.

Newly funded research aims to unlock the science behind psychedelics

May 08, 2025

With support from CQDM and Brain Canada, researchers are exploring mental health therapies that could offer the potential benefit of psychedelics ...

Beloved scholars honoured with naming of The Paul Potter and Beate Gundert Medical History Collection

April 30, 2025

Dr. Paul Potter and Beate Gundert, PhD, built a space that continues to inspire learning and connection.

The urgency, opportunity and optimism of aging in Canada

April 29, 2025

As the Division of Geriatric Medicine marks 50 years, Dr. Sheri-Lynn Kane reflects on the evolving needs of Canada’s aging population ...

Global clinical trial to test existing drugs as long COVID treatments

April 24, 2025

Researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Schmidt Initiative for Long Covid will enroll more than 300 patients across four continents.

Medical students offer connection and companionship to local seniors

April 16, 2025

Equipped with nail polish and beauty supplies, the local chapter of GlamourGals is bridging generational gaps and addressing senior isolation.

Donation driving arrhythmia research is close to Western grad’s heart

April 02, 2025

A gift of $1.35 million will establish a new program led by Dr. Anthony Tang at London Health Sciences Centre.

Researchers uncover potential for Omega-3 to counteract THC effects on fetal development

April 01, 2025

A widely-available supplement shows promise in protecting against the negative effects of cannabis on offspring.

Medical students sprint to history at national championships

March 19, 2025

Aaron Thompson and Josh Duckman each claimed two medals, helping secure the national team title for the Western Mustangs.

Study uncovers potential strategy to help patients living with HIV

March 14, 2025

Findings from a new study led by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers Jimmy Dikeakos, PhD, and Mitchell Mumby, PhD, show protein’s ...