2026

  • Drs. Assaf Kadar and Ruby Grewal win the Linscheid-Dobyns Excellence in Wrist Research Award

    September 18, 2026
    Congratulations to Dr. Assaf Kadar and Dr. Ruby Grewal on winning the Linscheid-Dobyns Excellence in Wrist Research Award for his paper titled Finite Element Analysis Of Different Screw Designs And Lengths In Scaphoid Waist Fracture Fixation with co-authors Amin Kheiran, M. Campbell, J. Tat, D. Langohr, R. Grewal, A. Kaddar. "Science is a team sport, and our research group at the HULC (Roth McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre) in London, ON, was recently honoured with the Linscheid-Dobyns Excellence in Wrist Surgery Award at the ASSH 2026 Annual Meeting American Society for Surgery of the Hand. By applying FEA to scaphoid fracture fixation, our goal has been to provide cutting-edge biomechanical insights that directly translate to better surgical outcomes. A huge thank you to American Society for Surgery of the Hand for recognising our efforts, and the biggest congratulations to our phenomenal team (the best!); Max Campbell, Jimmy Tat, Daniel Langohr, Ruby Grewal, Assaf Kadar"

  • Dr. Joy Macdermid's research could bring thumb CMC arthritis care to remote comunities

    June 18, 2026
    The burning, grinding pain of thumb arthritis disrupts daily life for one in four older adults in Canada. Thumb splints can reduce pain and improve hand function, and now, a Western University researcher in London, Ont. is working to bring custom 3D-printed splints to patients who can’t access specialist clinics.

  • Dr. James Johnson recognized for excellence in teaching and mentorship

    June 04, 2026
    Western Engineering is proud to announce James Johnson, professor in the department of mechanical and materials engineering, has received the 2025 R. Mohan Mathur Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate outstanding commitment to student learning, mentorship and educational leadership.

  • Drs. Ruby Grewal, Doug Ross, and Joy Macdermid reach top cited for their paper

    June 01, 2026
    Vascularized versus non-vascularized bone grafting for scaphoid nonunion without avascular necrosis: a randomized clinical trial. Stacy Fan, Nina Suh, Joy C MacDermid, Douglas Ross, Ruby Grewal. Journal of Hand Surgery (Europe)