![]() July 28, 2023 ![]() Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Mansour Haeryfar (second from left) with Haeryfar Lab trainees Rasheduzzaman Rashu, Marina Ninkov and Nicole Wang (Photo source: Prabhjot Sohal/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Communications) Researchers have found a potential super molecule that boosts vaccine potency, enhancing vaccines against viral diseases like influenza, COVID-19 and smallpox. The discovery could strengthen the global response to viral threats. ![]() (From left) Western students Nadine Domingo and Monica Rocha Martinez with anthropology professor Pamela Block (Photo source: Pamela Block) Two Western students created unforgettable memories and gained valuable insight for their future careers after connecting with local culture, language and disability advocates in Florianopolis, Brazil. ![]() PhD candidate Nuwanthika Wathuliyadde (left) mentors Mila Campbell, one of the grade 10 students attending the X-LABS program (Photo source: Mac Lai/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Communications) Through a partnership between Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and local secondary schools, the X-LABS program is aiming to increase diversity in STEM and biomedical sciences by empowering and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds. ![]() Participants at Mini-University stay in residences with their mentors and participate in a range of activities (Submitted photo) In the immersive week-long Mini-University program filled with academic, social and cultural activities, a team of mentors encourages Indigenous youth to pursue higher education and nurture a sense of pride and accomplishment. ![]() Ivey director of culture and inclusion Erin Huner with MBA students at the Foundations of Equity Practice session (Photo source: Ivey Communications) Designed to create awareness and address biases, the new Foundations of Equity Practice education session at Ivey offers conversations on equality, equity and inclusion. ![]() Vienna study trip provides global insights(From left) Western students Olivia Gottwald, Lauren Pearce and Hannah Desousa Hayward (Photo source: Hannah Desousa Hayward) A group of DAN Management students learned about sustainable business practices and immersed themselves in the art and culture of one of the world’s most liveable cities during a two-week study trip in Vienna, Austria. ![]() Working at WesternUniversity College (Photo source: Geoff Robins) Subscribe to Working at Western weekly email Continuing Studies - Web Development Foundations ![]() Photo of the WeekWestern community members were purple and proud to participate in London’s Pride Parade this past weekend. This year’s parade was the largest in the city’s history, with a record 134 entries. (From left) Maharus Noorani, Michael Godfrey, Leslie Oliver, Neisa Long and Arbor Morris. (Photo Source: Office of EDI) ![]() Coming UpHume Cronyn Observatory (Photo source: Tricia Starrett/Western Communications) July 29 (8:30 to 11 p.m.) August 2 (12 p.m.) August 3 (12:10 p.m.) ![]() Western in the NewsKelly Anderson (Photo source: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Communications) CBC The National The Weather Network Toronto Star Cottage Life ![]() CommentaryNicole Redvers (Photo source: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Communications) Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Nicole Redvers joins The Globe & Mail’s daily news podcast The Decibel to discuss the disproportionate impact of wildfire smoke on Indigenous communities during this year's unprecedented wildfire season in Canada. ![]() |