2026

  • Congratulations to Frederikke Larsen

    February 19, 2026
    We are proud to congratulate Frederikke Larsen, Research-Based Alumna in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, on being featured in recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

  • How to create hope for people with ALS and their families

    February 13, 2026
    It was a definitive eureka moment when Dr. Mike Strong and his team discovered a protein called RGNEF. It was also a globally important one because that protein could help lessen the tremendous hardship caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It might even be a path to a cure.

  • Innovative ‘poop pills’ show promising results in clinical trials for multiple types of cancer

    January 29, 2026
    Two Canadian clinical trials show fecal microbiota transplants could help patients respond to immunotherapy and reduce toxic side effects.

  • Congratulations to Dr. Miguel Quiñones-Mateu

    January 22, 2026
    Congratulations to Dr. Miguel Quiñones-Mateu on his appointment as Chair of the Global Partnership & Advocacy Committee for the American Society for Virology.

  • Kevin Vytlingam completes his MSc Thesis

    January 16, 2026
    The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Kevin Vytlingam, who has completed his MSc in Pathology.

  • Undergraduate students recognized for outstanding research

    January 12, 2026
    The department would like to extend its congratulations to Delicia Wong, who is currently doing her MSc under the supervision of Dr. Art Poon, who has been awarded Western’s Libraries Undergraduate Research Award for 2025. This is a wonderful achievement, and we commend Delicia on this well-deserved recognition. Please join us in congratulating Delicia on her success.

  • The Cutting Edge

    January 08, 2026
    Samantha Lim, an alumna of our MClSc, Pathologists’ Assistant, graduate program, had her recent publication featured in Issue 4 of The Cutting Edge, the journal of the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants.