World AIDS Day: Fighting HIV from all fronts
November 27, 2019
Jessica Prodger, PhD, is on the forefront of HIV research. On World AIDS Day, we recognize the work of researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry in preventing and treating HIV, and their enduring search for a cure.
Award: Parisa Shooshtari receives Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Investigator Award
November 26, 2019
Parisa Shooshtari, PhD, was the recipient of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Investigator I Award. The Investigator Awards support world-class cancer researchers across the province.
Research News: New promise in fighting staph infections
November 25, 2019
A team of researchers from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and McMaster University have demonstrated a potent antimicrobial can work against the toughest infectious disease strains. The find could be the beginning of developing new therapeutics to combat drug-resistant infections.
Awards: Recognizing student excellence at the Dentistry Fall Awards Reception
November 25, 2019
More than 20 awards were presented to students at the annual Schulich Dentistry Fall Awards Reception this month. Congratulations to the recipients.
News: Case report describes new type of vaping lung injury
November 21, 2019
A team of authors including Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty members have released details on Canada’s first published case of suspected vaping-related lung injury. Published today in CMAJ, the case study may be the first to describe a new type of injury from vaping products.
Honour: Dr. Robert Hegele named George Lyman Duff Memorial Lecturer
November 19, 2019
Dr. Robert Hegele was honoured by the American Heart Association for more than three decades studying human genetics. He was named the 2019 George Lyman Duff Memorial Lecturer.
Award: Dr. David Palma wins Canadian Cancer Society Award of Excellence
November 17, 2019
Dr. David Palma was honoured at the Canadian Cancer Society Awards of Excellence in Cancer Research. He is the co-recipient of the William Rawls Prize for his work in radiation oncology.
Announcement: Dr. Sonja Reichert has been appointed as the Dr. Brian W. Gilbert Canada Research Chair
November 11, 2019
Dr. Sonja Reichert, has been appointed as the endowed Dr. Brian W. Gilbert Canada Research Chair, effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024.
Honour: Dr. Davy Cheng receives Honorary Diploma from Fanshawe College
November 06, 2019
Acting Dean Dr. Davy Cheng was the recipient of an Honorary Diploma at Fanshawe College’s fall graduation ceremony. The acknowledgement recognizes Dr. Cheng’s contributions to enhancing health care research, practice, policy and education.
Media Release: Community-driven project improves patient outcomes for diabetes in Indigenous communities
November 04, 2019
In total, nine Indigenous communities from coast to coast completed the FORGE AHEAD program, each with their own set of goals and interventions. At the program level, the researchers saw significant improvements in important clinical indicators for diabetes, including blood glucose control, blood pressure and LDL cholesterol for high risk patients.
Announcement: Acting Chief Administrative Officer appointment
November 01, 2019
Paul Paolatto, has agreed to serve as Acting Chief Administrative Officer for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, reporting to me, effective November 1, 2019.
