Simulated measles outbreak trains next generation of public health leaders
November 25, 2025
Days after Canada lost its measles elimination status, students in the Master of Public Health program engaged in a realistic outbreak scenarioInternational team uses AI to discover new drugs for fighting cancer and infectious disease
November 17, 2025
New federal funding will advance understanding of problematic enzyme and potential patient careSchulich researchers and hospital partners advocate for more clinical trials
November 06, 2025
Locally led, grant-funded studies shed light on health issues crucial to CanadiansAdvancing clinical trial excellence
October 23, 2025
Helping researchers turn bold ideas into transformative, grant-funded trials that change livesResearch Highlights 12 Dementia Risk Factors — and How to Prevent Them
September 29, 2025
A recent study published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease examined dementia risk factor distributions in over 30,000 participants. Researchers identified 12 modifiable risk factors and developed resources, including the 12 Ways to Prevent Dementia calendar, to support prevention.Student Spotlight: Luis Limo, PhD Candidate
July 28, 2025
Luis Limo, a second-year PhD candidate under the supervision of Dr. Noha Gomaa received the Outstanding Abstract Award (Pre-Doctoral Category) in the Behavioural, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research area at the 2025 International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) General Session in Barcelona, Spain.Western researchers attract more than $15M in federal funding
July 25, 2025
Canadian Institutes of Health Research project grants support "bold ideas and innovative work"Western awarded more than $31.6M to drive impactful research
July 22, 2025
Federal funding will fuel projects across disciplinesAnnouncement: Faculty Promotions
June 30, 2025
Dr. Piotr Wilk and Dr. Yun-Hee Choi have been promoted to the rank of Professor.Congratulations to the Graduates of 2025!
June 20, 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 — join us in honouring their achievements.Clinical trial significantly improves blood clot detection in stroke patients
June 12, 2025
New study from LHSCRI, Western found quick imaging helped identify underlying stroke causeAdvancing Maternal and Child Health: Prof. Kandala Participates in Africa Lancet Report Launch in Dakar
May 26, 2025
Prof. Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala participated in a high-level meeting in Dakar, Senegal, from April 14–16, 2025, focused on improving maternal, newborn, and child health in Africa. The event launched the 2025 Countdown Lancet Report and brought together global experts and institutions like The Lancet, UNICEF, and the Gates Foundation. Prof. Kandala contributed to important discussions on ending preventable deaths and highlighted the urgent need for action across the region.Indigenous Peoples feel the brunt of rising temperatures, climate policy
April 18, 2025
Planetary health researcher Nicole Redvers amplifying high-stakes voices in ‘code red’ climate emergencyWestern names Distinguished University Professors and Faculty Scholars
April 17, 2025
The School is celebrating five new Faculty Scholars, mid-career professors recognized for their outstanding academic work. All of them will be added to the President’s Honour Roll of faculty, students, staff and alumni who exemplify excellence.Distinguished University Professor title awarded to two Western faculty
April 16, 2025
Western faculty members Dr. Emil Schemitsch and Xianbin Wang have earned the title of Distinguished University Professor for their exceptional contributions to research, teaching and service to the community throughout long careers at Western.Donation driving arrhythmia research is close to Western grad’s heart
April 04, 2025
Gift of $1.35M to Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will establish new program led by Dr. Anthony Tang at London Health Sciences CentreResearchers advance AI in the hunt for new drugs
April 03, 2025
New machine learning models aim to streamline the drug discovery process.Western-led study uncovers potential strategy to help patients living with HIV
March 14, 2025
Findings show protein’s role in slowing decay of latent HIV reservoirResearchers tackle major health challenges with $16 million in funding from CIHR
February 28, 2025
Patrick O'Donoghue, PhD, and Kelly Anderson, PhD, are leading two of 18 research projects that received new funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health ResearchMove more, age well: Western researcher explores prescribing physical activity for older adults
February 04, 2025
New research highlights role of exercise in preventing or reducing diseaseShould Disease Severity Influence Which Drugs Are Reimbursed?
January 28, 2025
Dr. Shehzad Ali, Karen Lee, and Alex Haines discuss the role of disease severity in drug reimbursement decisions. They examine how HTA agencies quantify severity, apply decision modifiers, and the impact on cost-effectiveness analyses.
