2023
Canada’s most powerful MRI system arrives at Robarts Research Institute
November 23, 2023
The 15.2 Tesla pre-clinical scanner – only the second of its kind in North America and sixth in the world – enables researchers to study the brain with unprecedented resolution.
Western recruits top neuroimmunologist as Canada Excellence Research Chair
November 16, 2023
With $8 million in funding, Dr. Robyn Klein will set up Canada’s first-ever research program focused on studying the impact of infectious diseases, like COVID-19, on the brain.
Seinfeld provides insight into how our brains understand and appreciate humour
November 13, 2023
Neuroscientists at Robarts Research Institute studied participants watching the classic TV series in an fMRI scanner. The results shed light on why patients with Parkinson’s disease might have difficulty understanding humour.
Recognizing exceptional service and contributions
November 01, 2023
Several scientists and staff members from Robarts Research Institute were recently recognized with 25-Year Service Awards from Western University.
Program brings together scientists and policymakers to improve communication, build relationships
October 27, 2023
How can we improve the flow of new knowledge from research into policymaking? Postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Michaels, PhD, took part in a program that brings scientists and policymakers together to break down stereotypes.
Researchers reveal link between Alzheimer's disease and sex hormones
October 17, 2023
In a new study, Robarts scientists have shown female sex hormones play a significant role in how Alzheimer’s manifests in the brain.
Transforming medicine: Taylor Prize recipient harnesses the power of proteins to fight disease
October 05, 2023
Nabil G. Seidah is the recipient of the 2023 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine awarded by Robarts Research Institute and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. His work with a remarkable family of enzymes is leading to new biotherapies to combat disease.
New Vanier scholar ‘living a dream’ at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
September 19, 2023
Arriving in Canada as a 13-year-old refugee, Shahnaza Hamidullah has taken her love of education to the heights of academia as an MD/PhD candidate and Vanier scholar.
Robarts scientist honoured by Royal Society
September 13, 2023
Marlys Koschinsky, PhD, has been elected as a new Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in recognition of her outstanding scholarly and scientific achievements.
MD/PhD candidate named Vanier scholar
August 29, 2023
Shahnaza Hamidullah is being recognized for her leadership skills and scholarly achievement.
$5.1 million donation boosts open hardware approach to motor neuroscience
August 15, 2023
A donation made by the Azrieli Foundation is taking an open-science concept to the next level, by enabling researchers across Canada to access and utilize electrodes developed and tested by Robarts scientist Andrew Pruszynski, PhD, and Sam Sober, PhD, at Emory University.
Funding fuels medical technology innovation for remote and low-resource communities
July 26, 2023
Several research projects led by Robarts scientists have received catalyst grants through Western University’s newly established Frugal Biomedical Innovations program.
