2022
Research: New imaging technique an early indicator of treatment response
April 29, 2022
Ting-Yim Lee, PhD pioneered the methods and software used for CT-perfusion imaging to measure blood flow in various tissues including the brain, tumors and the heart.
Feature: State-of-the-art equipment to advance translational research
April 27, 2022
New imaging equipment mirrors what’s found in clinical settings and will support collaborative, multidisciplinary research that bridges from bench to bedside.
Funding: Designing frugal medical devices among projects receiving Western strategic grants
April 22, 2022
An interdisciplinary group of scientists is developing ways to redress inequities in Canadian and global health - one of 24 change-making projects awarded grants totalling $13.3 million.
Announcement: Dr. David Hess re-appointed as Sheldon H. Weinstein Endowed Chair in Diabetes Research
April 19, 2022
Dr. David Hess has been re-appointed as the Sheldon H. Weinstein Endowed Chair in Diabetes Research at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2027.
Research: New research targets faster diagnosis for Parkinson’s patients
April 18, 2022
Ali Khan, PhD, is part of the McGill-Western Initiative for Translational Neuroscience research project investigating the use of biomarkers for faster diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
Research: Finding treatments for brain diseases
April 13, 2022
Multidisciplinary teams of researchers are exploring innovative ways to develop breakthrough treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Feature: Researchers receive CFI funding to develop suite of molecular profiles for chronic diseases
February 23, 2022
Dr. Geoffrey Pickering is co-investigator on a new project that has received more than $531,000 in federal funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
Funding: CIHR announces Project Grant recipients
February 04, 2022
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) announced more than $7.7 million in research funding through their project grants competition for 10 projects at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, including four with ties to Robarts Research Institute.
Feature: Study provides new insight into brain’s attempts at psychosis recovery
February 03, 2022
A new study from Dr. Lena Palaniyappan is challenging long-held notions about brain deterioration in patients with psychotic disorders, and may help improve treatment protocols.
Feature: Alzheimer support leads to $1.3B in health-care savings
January 28, 2022
Lisa Saksida, PhD, Scientific Director of BrainsCAN and Scientist at Robarts Research Institute, was involved in a new survey report that found Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario programs and services deliver savings of $1.3 billion to the province’s health care system.
Research: Developing low-cost microscopes for early malaria detection
January 10, 2022
Ian Cunningham, PhD, is working to help people in Uganda have better access to life-saving testing and early diagnosis of malaria.
Honour: Dr. Vladimir Hachinski acknowledged at T.S. Srinivasan Knowledge Conclave in India
January 03, 2022
Dr. Vladimir Hachinski was recently honoured at the T.S. Srinivasan Knowledge Conclave in India in recognition of his contributions to neuroscience research.
