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November 17, 2022
This grant will support cutting-edge research on human pathogens and enable further industry partnerships focused on bringing research to market.
In Memoriam
Our community is deeply saddened to report that Dr. Peter Fowler, MD'64
- an internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon and founder of Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic - has passed away at the age of 84.
Education & Research News
Largest trial ever done in hemodialysis care examines optimal dialysis temperature
Findings from a four-year trial across Ontario hemodialysis centres suggest that lowering temperatures of dialysis treatments do not lead to improved patient outcomes... Read more
Preventing backlog: Experts unveil toolkit to measure safeguards against disruptions
A recently published study outlines a new tool developed to help to improve the resilience of hospitals against future surgical cancellations and backlogs worldwide... Read more
Cold and flu season is coming. What's in store for this respiratory virus season?
Public health experts in the Northern Hemisphere are predicting a flu season for the ages - one that highlights the importance of global surveillance efforts and vaccination... Read more
Celebrating Your Achievements
Congratulations to the Schulich community on your recent achievements: Dr. Laura Foxcroft, Dr. Andrea Lum and Dr. Bill McCauley, are the recipients of the Joint MAC Award for their leadership and contributions to the strategic directions of both LHSC and St. Joseph’s.
Our People
Felipe Souza da Costa, DDS'24 |
Dentistry in a global context |
Schulich Community Updates
Merging two disparate worlds: New Western Research Chair and Director of Indigenous Planetary Health, Nicole Redvers, is working on a transdisciplinary umbrella of research focused on Indigenous health and the translation of Indigenous knowledge, methodology, evaluations and perspectives into Western medicine... Read more.
Undergraduate Medical Education Accreditation: Self-study work continues by the Steering Committee and six sub-committees for accreditation of the Doctor of Medicine program, which will culminate with a visit in fall 2023. Thank you to the many faculty and staff who have contributed to date and for your ongoing commitment to quality improvement. More information can be found on the UME accreditation page or FAQs.
Announcement: Dr. Robert Stein has been re-appointed as Assistant Dean, Learner Experience (Undergraduate Medical Education), Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2027.
Facility update: Construction continues on the new Biomedical Research Facility and finishing details are being applied. No additional delays have arisen since the previous update... Read more.
Media & Social Highlights
TVO today
Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, Vice Dean and Director of Schulich Dentistry, shares insights on why dental care has historically been left out of the Medical Care Act.
Instagram
Special recognition to Dr. Susan Munro, CKHA'S medical education pioneer & Schulich RAD at the annual general meeting of Regional Academic Directors.
Global News
How do we address the misinformation surrounding the idea of ‘immunity debt’? Dr. Samira Jeimy and other immunity experts comment on the issue.
