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. |