2023
Study explores link between neighbourhoods and heart health
March 17, 2023
New research looks at national health data, community well-being and neighbourhood information to study effects of social environment on cardiovascular health.Western to be part of new Canada research hub for pandemic preparedness
March 10, 2023
Western’s participation in HI3 is currently led by Miguel E. Quiñones-Mateu, professor and Western Research Chair in viral pathogenesis, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.Bringing One Health to policy makers in the Asia-Pacific region and G20 Summit
February 28, 2023
Dr. Francisco Olea Popelka worked as part of a multisectoral and transdisciplinary team composed of the Indonesian Ministries of Health, Home and Agriculture and the Association of All Health Offices; the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union); the University of Western Ontario, Canada and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) that convinced this established consortium of mayors, the Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Health and Development (APCAT), to join forces and adopt and implement a One Health workshop with fellow Asia Pacific regional city and district mayors and decision-makers in preparation for the November 2022 G20 meeting in Indonesia.Dr. Kamilia Rizkalla
February 28, 2023
After 34 years of dedicated service, Dr. Kamilia Rizkalla has retired from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine effective February 1, 2023.Congratulations to Akeida Elliott-Benjamin
February 28, 2023
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Akeida Elliott-Benjamin, who has received the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA) Student Delegate Top Manuscript Winner among the 2022 class of student delegates.Congratulations to Dr. Bertha Garcia
February 27, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Bertha Garcia for being recognized by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada with the AFMC Mentorship award.Bringing Indigenous stories to the table in environmental health policy
February 24, 2023
Gerald McKinley, PhD, will spend a year in the U.S. as a Harkness Fellow. He will study methodologies to bring Indigenous voices to the development of environmental health policy.Jeff Lovell completes his MSc Thesis
February 15, 2023
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Jeff Lovell, who has completed his MSc in Pathology. Dr. Mark Darling is Jeff’s supervisor.CAME Rising Star Certificate of Excellence
February 09, 2023
Congratulations to Jonathon Keow, PGY5 for being named a recipient of a Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Rising Star – Certificate of Excellence Award.WHO decision on COVID-19 emergency won’t affect Canada’s response
February 06, 2023
Dr. Sameer Elsayed, an infectious diseases physician and the director adult infectious diseases residency training at Western University in London, Ont., said to his mind the WHO should end the global emergency designation even though the pandemic itself is not over.Black History Month
February 02, 2023
Western acknowledges and celebrates Black History Month, and encourages the campus and London communities to listen, learn and discuss. The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to host a number of events throughout February and March celebrating Black excellence. These events are free of charge. Please see event descriptions for more information. Everyone is welcome to attend.Expert Opinion: An FAQ on COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.5
January 19, 2023
In this piece in the Conversation, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Dr. Sameer Elsayed addresses frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.5, nicknamed ''Kraken.'The COVID-19 virus keeps evolving. These 'disease detectives' are on the case.
January 16, 2023
Researchers look for mutations in the virus's genetic code that might offer a growth advantage. Art Poon is a scientist for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Western University who is watching for variants spreading faster than expected and tracking how COVID-19 moves between countries.Sareh Bagherichimeh completes her MSc Thesis
January 12, 2023
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Sareh Bagherichimeh who has completed her MSc in Pathology.Ojan Khosravifar completes his MSc Thesis
January 10, 2023
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Ojan Khosravifar, who has completed his MSc in Pathology.