Alumni Newsletter - March 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry celebrated the opening of the new General Anesthetic Suite in January. The $2 million facility puts the School at the forefront of dental education, offering students more hands-on clinical experience and more specialized support for patients. (more)
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Reflecting on a notable careerAlmost 70 years since he arrived on the scene, Dr. Robert Murray is helping celebrate the Department of Microbiology and Immunology's diamond anniversary. (more) |
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Spotlight on our residentsThe Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is a top institutional choice for outstanding residents. Meet Drs. Taryn Taylor, MD'10, and Ram Anantha, two of the School's best and brightest. (more) |
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A field of possibilitiesCEO and biotechnology entrepreneur Brad Thompson, PhD'81, credits the education he received at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry with igniting the passion for research and discovery he depends on for success. (more) |
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Powerful lessons from abroadIn a Filipino field hospital only a month after the devastating Typhoon Haiyan, Dr. Gavin Greenfield, MD'98, discovered the power of the human spirit. (more) |
Latest News and Profiles
- Reconnect with classmates, friends and colleagues at the Canadian Conference on Medical Education, Wine & Cheese Reception
- Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers were awarded $14.2 million from CIHR to tackle health issues
- Alumnus Brian Feagan's REACT clinical trial supports new approach to accelerated treatment for Crohn's disease
- Jacob Van Dyk, professor emeritus, Departments of Oncology, and Medical Biophysics, to receive honorary Doctor of Science degree
- Schulich Medicine students enjoy the taste of victory as Queen's Dean holds up his end of the medical match-up
- Ontario Research Funds announced for Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
- Researchers and alumni Dr. David McCormack and Grace Parraga, PhD, find COPD device makes breathing easier
- Dr. Shawn Whitehead, assistant professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, receives funding for brain disease research
Student Profiles
Building community through leadership - Amar Kuruganti, Dentistry Class of 2014
Finding the silver lining - Kate Dillon, BMSc Class of 2014
A storied past leads to a bright future - Ali Tavallaei, PhD Candidate
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Alumni Announcements
Dr. Chris Watling, associate dean, Postgraduate Medical Education, who completed his residency at Schulich Medicine in 1995, successfully defended his PhD in education, completed through a joint program between Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Maastricht University in the Netherlands.
Dr. Brian Feagan, MD'83, CEO and senior science director, Robarts Clinical Trials, received a Scientific Achievement Award from the Crohn's & Collis Foundation of America for his research on Crohn's disease.
Dr. Janice Willett, MD'84, was appointed the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs at the Northern School of Medicine.
Dr. Barry Bruce, MD'72, is a recipient of the Order of Ottawa for his health care advocacy.
Congratulations to Drs. Lisa Allen, MD'92; Ralph Gilbert, BSc'76; Sara Gray, MD'90; Gordon Sussman, MD'77; and Samir Sinha, MD'02, for their recognition as some of Toronto's best doctors in the March 2014 issue of Toronto Life Magazine.
Nominations for the Alumni of Distinction Awards are due April 30, 2014. For more information and nomination forms, click here.
If you have an announcement you would like to share in future alumni newsletters, please contact the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Communications Team, comms@schulich.uwo.ca.
