2024
BJI RECAP EVENT: Neck and back pain
October 29, 2024Neck and back pain have long been among the leading causes of disability worldwide. BJI and the RECAP program welcomed diverse perspectives as they began discussions in this area.
Western Research Excellence Awards recognize leading scholars
September 13, 2024Arghya Paul’s research impacts on the Canadian biomedical sector include developing a new class of nanoengineered hydrogels (synthetic materials that can absorb large quantities of water or...
Expert insight: Olympians challenging gender norms by competing while pregnant
August 08, 2024Women athletes have continually challenged the perception of what a woman can do while pregnant
Expert insight: Why the Paralympics ‘inclusive’ messaging is misleading
September 09, 2024The classification system of para sport does not allow for all people with disabilities to participate
The power of sport: Western Olympians and Paralympian share their stories
July 26, 2024Lessons from Western faculty members who competed in sports at the highest levels
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Alison Allan appointed associate vice-president (research)
July 24, 2024Allan will support and expand research in medical and health sciences at Western
Expert insight: Research sheds light on postpartum guidelines for returning to sport
July 17, 2024New initiative called MOMentum is creating resources to help athlete-mothers navigate their careers
Dr. Jane Thornton joins International Olympic Committee
June 20, 2024Western clinician-scientist and Olympian will manage the organization's medical and scientific initiatives
Grant powers new frugal biomedical innovation training program
May 16, 2024Engineering Health Equity will inspire solutions to global health challenges
Schulich profs help prepare for future pandemics
May 06, 2024Western’s DELPHI Network one of the 16 primary care networks working to enhance early detection and response time
Western strengthens collaborations with Makerere University
March 21, 2024New memorandum of understanding broadens existing relationships with Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning
Western spin-off secures over $2M in seed funding for cancer care robotics system
March 11, 2024BJI Past Trainee Michael Lavdas and his company Tenomix aims to improve lymph node detection in colorectal cancer tissues
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers named Distinguished University Professors
April 24, 2024Recognized for their leadership, research excellence and community service, two Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry faculty members have been named Distinguished University Professors.
Three new Distinguished University Professors named at Western
April 09, 2024Frank Beier, Carolyn McLeod, Michelle Mottola join the highest ranks of the President’s Honour Roll
Western draws top number of Early Researcher Awards
March 27, 202410 faculty attract provincial funding for projects focused on health, homelessness and climate change
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....
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...
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....
Western faculty, grads earn national, provincial and municipal honours
January 09, 2024Order of Canada, Order of Ontario and Mayor’s honourees announced
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