BJI NEWS
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
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...
New Gray chair aims to solve pain-limiting mobility problems
November 05, 2022New Gray chair aims to solve pain-limiting mobility problems
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Creating accessible rehabilitation through advancements in remote care technology
July 15, 2021Developing better technological solutions for patient rehabilitation across Canada
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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