2026

  • October 6, 2026

    2026 Aitken Memorial Lecture Series

    The Aitken Memorial Lecture series was established in 1991 through an endowment from Drs. Ron and Elizabeth Aitken, anesthesiologists operating out of London, Ontario. It is held annually by the Departments of Clinical Neurological Sciences and Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine. Traditionally, the invited speaker gives a talk at both CNS Grand Rounds and Anesthesia Grand Rounds.


  • November 17, 2026

    2026 Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy

    Each fall, the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, hosts The Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy, in recognition of the innovative efforts of its Epilepsy Program’s founders, Dr. Warren T. Blume, neurologist and epileptologist, and Dr. John P. Girvin, neurosurgeon and neurophysiologist. The Epilepsy Program at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University is pleased to announce that Dr. Fernando Cendes will present the 2026 Blume-Girvin Lecture in Epilepsy.