March 18, 2022 | Volume 11 | Issue 6
2022 Awards of Excellence – Windsor Campus recipients
Dr. Andrew Bridgen, Dr. Magbule Doko, Andrew Nguyen and Dr. Maryam Zaree are just a few of the 2022 Awards of Excellence recipients from the Windsor Campus. They are being recognized for their leadership, dedication and support of colleagues. There is so much to be proud of and to celebrate about the Campus and School. Learn more about all the recipients.
Latest School News
Peer program supports wellness
A new peer support program is providing an important wellness resource for medical and dental students at the School, building on the support offered by the Learner Experience Office.
Dr. Subrata Chakrabarti named Distinguished University Professor
Dr. Chakrabarti is one of the most cited researchers in his field and has made outstanding contributions to the study of diabetic retinopathy.
Three researchers named Faculty Scholars
Congratulations to Nathalie Bérubé, PhD, Jimmy Dikeakos, PhD, and Dan Hardy, PhD. Recipients are recognized for outstanding scholarly achievements.
Understanding the correlations between HIV and oral health
With his latest research, Dr. Abbas Jessani focused on people living with HIV, seeking to better understand the factors that impact their access to oral health care.
Physical activity reduces risks of severe COVID-19 outcomes, study shows
Moderate physical activity in adults is associated with significant protective effects from severe COVID-19 outcomes, according to an international study involving Drs. Jane Thornton and Saverio Stranges.
Celebrating Your Achievements
Congratulations to Jane Thornton, C. Meg McLachlin, the 11 student award recipients from Schulich Dentistry Research Day and many others on the recognitions, appointments and honours you recently received.
Community
| |
A service-oriented approach to leadershipAs the new Vice Dean and Director of Schulich Dentistry, Dr. Carlos Quiñonez is looking forward to learning, engaging with the School community and building relationships. "I'm here to be of service." |
|
| |
Canada's health care providers need well-being supports, statIt's been two years since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. Drs. Andrea Lum and Laura Foxcroft write that now, more than ever, robust well-being supports are needed for Canada's health care providers. |
|
| |
Scholarships strengthen support for promising, diverse studentsArine Pawakian, MSc candidate, and William Chukra, Medicine Class of 2025, are recipients of two new scholarships improving student access for under-represented and equity-deserving groups. |
|
| |
Learner Perspectives: The influence of familyFor Dr. Curtis Van Doormaal, PGY5, Anesthesia, family provided the motivation for his pursuit of medicine and the Canadian Armed Forces. And as a father of four, it's family that continues to bring him the greatest amount of pride. |
|
Working at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
COVID-19 update for the campus community
Western's masking mandate and vaccination policy will remain in effect until at least the end of this term to ensure the health and safety of the campus community.
Drs. Keith Sequeira and Robert Teasell re-appointed interim Co-Chair/Chiefs, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Drs. Sequeira and Teasell have been re-appointed effective February 1 to June 30, 2022, or until a new Chair is appointed.
Dr. Maria Jacinta Santos re-appointed Assistant Dean, Learner Experience (Dentistry)
Dr. Santos has been re-appointed effective March 1 to June 30, 2022.
In memoriam: Dr. Robert Murray
Dr. Robert Murray was the former Chair of Microbiology and Immunology at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. He passed away on February 18 at the age of 102.
In the Media
Toronto Star
Restrictions are lifting and boosters are flowing, but the mental health of many isn't improving
David Dozios, PhD, talks about Canadians' continuing high levels of anxiety and depression even as COVID-19 restrictions lift.
Discover Magazine
Deer likely transmitted coronavirus to a human
Jennifer Guthrie, PhD, shares details about a study she led investigating SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer in Ontario, and the likelihood the infection was passed on to a human.
The Globe and Mail
Ontario lifting COVID-19 mask mandates in most public settings, including schools, on March 21
Dr. Nitin Mohan comments on the lifting of mask mandates in the province.
Upcoming Events
March 22, 25 and 29
Dean's Town Hall
Dr. John Yoo will share updates on a number of major initiatives at the School, including the strategic plan, clinical research, leadership and the organizational structure, education programs and infrastructure. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in person at the Windsor Campus on March 25.
April 8
New Faculty Lecture
Featuring Parisa Shooshtari, PhD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, presenting "Understanding Genetic and Epigenetic Mechanisms of Complex Diseases Using Data Science and Machine Learning Methods". She will be joined by Nathalie Berube, PhD.
May 31
London Health Research Day
Hear from health equity champion and leader Dr. Theresa Tam and engage with poster presentations from labs across the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, the Faculty of Health Sciences and Lawson Health Research Institute.
