2024
Western Researchers Bring X-Ray Technology to Developing Countries
January 10, 2024Roentgen discovered X-rays well over a century ago, yet nearly two-thirds of the world’s population has no access to diagnostic medical imaging, according to the World Health Organization....
Serving implant patients by detecting corrosion on a nanoscale
January 11, 2024Corrosion science expert Yolanda Hedberg has dedicated her research to analyzing and predicting material deterioration that could result in health hazards or environmental pollution. Joint implants...
From seed money to big collaborations: new hope for osteoarthritis patients
January 11, 2024When rheumatologist and BJI Scientist Tom Appleton received catalyst funding from the Bone and Joint Institute, he never imagined the research impact those early-stage grants would eventually have....
Exploring an interdisciplinary "pain consortium" to catalyze excellence and collaboration
September 21, 2023Researchers and clinician scientists across the BJI and WIN came together to explore ways of fostering interdisciplinary pain research at Western.
Memorandum: Matthew Teeter appointed BJI Interim Director
February 17, 2023Please join me in welcoming and congratulating Matthew Teeter, who has been appointed Interim Director of the Bone and Joint Institute, effective February 1, 2023.
Novel innovations to enhance everyday mobility comfort for all
November 17, 2022Millions of people experience discomfort and pain daily which has motivated the 2022 MSK Innovation Competition participants to create tailored solutions that would make life better one person at a...
Western-led international corrosion training program nets $1.65M NSERC grant
September 06, 2022Researcher Yolanda Hedberg will helm collaborative program to educate new corrosion scientists
New Gray chair aims to solve pain-limiting mobility problems
November 05, 2022New Gray chair aims to solve pain-limiting mobility problems
Western honours this year’s most outstanding educators
July 04, 2022Nine faculty members, anatomy education team recognized for excellence, innovation
Designing frugal medical devices among projects receiving Western strategic grants
April 20, 2022$13.3M awarded in first two of three funding rounds
Over-the-counter meds offer same level of pain relief as opioids: study
February 08, 2022International research team followed 347 carpal tunnel surgery patients in Canada, U.S.
Western researchers receive $1.25M in federal funding
February 23, 2022More than half a million of grant money for research to develop complex disease profiles
Scholar, curator named Canada Research Chair
January 12, 2022Sarah Smith to focus work on cultural diplomacy
Better outcomes for patients with wrist fracturent-centred research
April 15, 2021The rates of arthritis following orthopaedic injury of the wrist are unacceptably high — a substantial proportion of posttraumatic osteoarthritis is preventable
Two MSK Innovation Competition winners are using technology to revolutionize primary care
September 15, 2021From apps to multi-camera systems, young entrepreneurs are changing the journey of diagnosis and rehabilitation
Creating accessible rehabilitation through advancements in remote care technology
July 15, 2021Developing better technological solutions for patient rehabilitation across Canada
Four Western profs honoured by Canadian Physiotherapy Association
July 20, 2022More than one hundred individuals who have had a significant and meaningful impact on the physiotherapy profession were recognized with Centenary Medals of Distinction, including 15 recipients with...
Flattening the power curve with patient-centred research
September 15, 2021Integrating patient-partners represents a seismic shift in research outcomes
London start-up raises the bar on spinal implants
February 15, 2021Taking home-grown research to the international market
Combined forces help combat the pain and disability of arthritis
January 14, 2021Professor Joy MacDermid and fellow Bone and Joint Institute collaborators recognized by Arthritis Society
Notable Western researchers, scholars, alumni appointed to Orders of Canada and Ontario
January 04, 2021A combat surgeon and English professor emeritus are among several Western-connected Canadians to be celebrated with top national and provincial honours.
Four new Canada Research Chairs named at Western, one renewed
December 16, 2020The Canada Research Chairs program invests up to $295-million annually to attract, support and retain some of the world’s most outstanding scholars and scientists
New Western study shows no pain, no gain for knee osteoarthritis
December 03, 2020For people with osteoarthritis, exercise hurts. A lot. A new Western study shows, with the right exercise, working through the initial pain can help.
Stem Cells: Getting Them Where They Need to Go
September 15, 2020When it comes to stem cell treatments, current delivery methods are less than ideal
BJI Partner company ADEISS and their Advanced Manufacturing processes continues to push the field forward
September 28, 2020A veterinary study on the use of 3D printed titanium cranial plates for dogs has established a workflow for creating these custom devices in less than 3 weeks
Medical Innovation Fellows to generate new solutions
July 30, 2020Western has recruited some of the top PhD graduates, medical students and residents from across the country to be part of the sixth cohort of its Medical Innovation Fellowship (MIF) program.
El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours
April 08, 2020A pair of Western scholars – Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Hesham El Naggar and Physical Therapy professor Joy MacDermid – have been honoured with Distinguished...
Joint research on target for arthritis sufferers
January 21, 2020In an example of research matchmaking at its finest, Physiology and Pharmacology professor Frank Beier and Chemistry professor Elizabeth Gillies have joined forces to tackle the debilitating...
Grant bolsters Western-led MSK network
January 27, 2020Patients suffering the effects of musculoskeletal problems like arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, and more may find relief closer than ever thanks to a federal multi-million dollar investment in...
Quality of Life & Mobility: MSK Research on the Rise
January 15, 2020As more people of all ages experience painful bone and joint conditions, musculoskeletal (MSK) health research becomes more important.
Future leaders: branching out
April 15, 2020The Bone and Joint Institute (BJI) has trained more than 50 students…now experts who are finding success in different job sectors related to musculoskeletal (MSK) health.
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