2017
Polanyi Prize recognizes innovative imaging work
November 15, 2017
Sarah Svenningsen, PhD, post-doctoral fellow at Robarts Research Institute, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and McMaster University, received the John Charles Polanyi Prize.
Uncovering concussion clues
October 26, 2017
Findings from a recent Western-led survey may indicate that young athletes who suffer concussions may be returning to the field, court or ice too soon, as their brains are continuing to change long after they are cleared for action.
$13.8 million supports research infrastructure
October 12, 2017
Five projects at Western University have been awarded a total of $13.8 million in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), three of which were awarded to Robarts Research Institute scientists.
Movember Discovery Grants Awarded
September 28, 2017
The Movember Foundation and Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC) today announced the recipients of their 2017 Discovery Grants. Of the 12 awardees across Canada, two are Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers. Alison Allan, PhD, acting chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and John Ronald, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Medical Biophysics and a Robarts Research Institute scientist, were chosen based on novel research projects that have the potential to make a significant difference in prostate cancer research.
$20.6 million in NSERC funding announced
September 15, 2017
Ministers of Parliament Kate Young and Peter Fragiskatos today announced more than $20.6 million in research funding, scholarships and fellowships at Western University from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Terry Peters named to Royal Society of Canada
September 12, 2017
Robarts scientist Terry Peters, PhD, has been named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). He was elected by his peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of the Royal Society of Canada is the highest honour a scholar can achieve in the arts, humanities and sciences.
Lisa Saksida named Canada Research Chair
September 08, 2017
Robarts scientist Lisa Saksida, PhD, has been named as the Canada Research Chair in Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, allowing her to advance her work improving treatment outcomes by identifying novel therapeutic targets for cognitive abnormalities in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disease.
Ann and Mitt Romney join Leaders in Innovation
August 23, 2017
When Ann Romney was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1998, she described it like facing a monster – one that she was determined to fight. The former First Lady of Massachusetts has since become a champion for those fighting the disease and has volunteered much of her time to raise awareness for MS.
In the news: A look inside live insects
August 08, 2017
An interdisciplinary team of biologists and imaging specialists based out of Robarts Research Institute has worked out a novel micro-imaging solution that's leading to unprecedented new ways of viewing insect development.
Renowned MS researcher awarded Taylor Prize
August 08, 2017
Western University’s Robarts Research Institute is pleased to announce that V. Wee Yong, PhD, is the recipient of the 2017 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine. Robarts has been awarding the Taylor Prize to leading scientists since 1985 and recognizes the contributions of outstanding internationally recognized researchers.
Ravi Menon, PhD, to co-lead BrainsCAN
July 05, 2017
Robarts scientist Ravi Menon, PhD, has been named Co-Scientific Director of Western University's BrainsCAN initiative, effective as of June 2017. He will work alongside fellow Robarts scientist Lisa Saksida, PhD, to lead the group.
Runner Kevin Blackney draws national attention
June 19, 2017
Robarts scientist Ravi Menon, PhD, has been named Co-Scientific Director of Western University's BrainsCAN initiative, effective as of June 2017. He will work alongside fellow Robarts scientist Lisa Saksida, PhD, to lead the group.
Marlys Koschinsky, PhD, receives alumni award
June 05, 2017
Scientific and Executive Director Marlys Koschinsky, PhD, is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association.
Research helps explain reality versus imagination
June 01, 2017
New Western University research shows that neurons in the part of the brain found to be abnormal in psychosis are also important in helping people distinguish between reality and imagination.
Recognition for professional achievement
April 27, 2017
Congratulations to Robarts scientist Dr. David Spence, BA'65, MD'70, on receiving a 2017 Alumni of Distinction Award from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.
Canada Brain Research Fund Grant for CFMM
April 25, 2017
Western’s Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping (CFMM) is the recipient of a $2.7 million Platform Support Grant from the Canada Brain Research Fund, as part of $29 million in funding announced today by Jane Philpott, Minister of Health.
Canada Brain Research Fund Grant for CFMM
April 25, 2017
Western’s Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping (CFMM) is the recipient of a $2.7 million Platform Support Grant from the Canada Brain Research Fund, as part of $29 million in funding announced today by Jane Philpott, Minister of Health.
Trainee receives CIHR doctoral award
April 18, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Lau, PhD candidate and neurosurgery resident, on receiving the Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral Award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Lena Palaniyappan receives Young Investigator Award
April 05, 2017
Robarts scientist Dr. Lena Palaniyappan received the 2017 Young Investigator Award from the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology (CCNP).
Trainee success at 2017 ImNO Symposium
March 29, 2017
Robarts trainees took home top prizes at the Imaging Network Ontario (ImNO) 2017 Symposium earlier this month.
Brian Corneil named Faculty Scholar
March 24, 2017
Congratulations to Robarts scientist Brian Corneil on being named a Faculty Scholar by Western University.
Winners announced for Proteus Innovation Competition
March 07, 2017
After an intense four-month competition, the Proteus Innovation Competition has come to a close. This year, competitors were tasked with developing a viable commercialization strategy for either a hand-held breast scanner, a cloud-based data collection app or a mirror box for lower-extremity therapy.
Brain cells show teamwork in short-term memory
March 06, 2017
Nerve cells in our brains work together in harmony to store and retrieve short-term memory, and are not solo artists as was previously thought, new research has determined.
BioCanRx gives boost to cell-tracking research
February 15, 2017
Robarts scientists Paula Foster, PhD, and Greg Dekaban, PhD, are one step closer to being the first in Canada to use MRI cell-tracking in humans to determine the fate of cell-based immunotherapies for cancer.
New exhibition celebrates career of Dr. Henry Barnett
February 10, 2017
Western Libraries is presenting a new exhibit celebrating the illustrious career of Dr. Henry Barnett and the history of Robarts Research Institute – renowned leaders in medical research. This exhibit showcases some of the items held in the Dr. Henry Barnett and Robarts Research Institute fonds within Western Archives.
Ting-Yim Lee awarded the Meritorious Service Cross
January 10, 2017
Congratulations to Ting-Yim Lee, PhD, who was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross from the Governor General of Canada. He was recognized for his development of CT Perfusion to measure blood flow in the body which has transformed the way stroke is assessed and treated around the globe.
