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Dr. Giovanni Pellegrino
Dr. Giovanni Pellegrino was trained as Medical Doctor and Neurologist at Campus Biomedico University of Rome (Italy). He developed an interest in multimodal neuroimaging and non-invasive brain stimulation, as well as their application to neurological conditions, with a particular focus on epilepsy...
Dr. Aditya Murgai
Dr. Murgai completed his neurology residency in India and then pursued a clinical fellowship in movement disorders at Western University in Canada. He currently holds a position as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Western University, with a specialization in movement disorders. Dr. Murgai is...
Dr. Deepa Dash
Dr. Deepa Dash completed her neurology residency at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and was an academic faculty in the same institute up till 2019. She subsequently completed a fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Ottawa. She has expertise in diagnosis and...
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Lawson Health Research Institute is a research community committed to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in everything we do. As the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), this is reinforced within the strategic
Uncovering Trauma: A Conversation about PTSD and Moral Injury
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Post-stroke irregular heart rhythms don't predict another stroke
Study finds atrial fibrillation detected after stroke seems more benign than pre-stroke irregular heartbeats
Researchers investigate a new method of sedation for paediatric patients
Inhaled sedation could potentially improve long-term outcomes for paediatric patients
Maternal diabetes impacts oxygen flow in umbilical cord, study suggests
Largest single-centre study focuses on effects of maternal diabetes on fetal development
Improving palliative cancer treatment with existing diagnostic scans: Study reveals promising results
A recent study from London Health Sciences Centre and Lawson Health Research Institute suggests that using existing diagnostic CT scans in planning simple palliative radiation treatments can significantly cut down the waiting time for urgent treatment, resulting in a better experience for cancer...
Advancing Hospital Based Clinical Research Conference
When: Thursday October 19th, 2023 9am – 4pm (check in starts at 8am) Where: Parkwood Institute Auditorium B2 - 109 Agenda: Dr. David Hill – Opening Remarks Speakers include: Dr. Naveen Poonai (Chair HSREB) Dr. Steve Smith (Ontario Hospital Association, Research and Innovation Committee) Mr. Jonathan...
Dr. Ting-Yim Lee recognized by WORLDiscoveries for medical imaging innovation
An exceptional career of innovation prowess, influence and leadership has won Dr. Ting-Yim Lee the inaugural Career Achievement Award presented by WorldDiscoveries. Dr. Lee, Director of PET/CT Research at Lawson Health Research Institute and Medical Physicist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, is...
Canadian children’s hospital visits for suicidal thoughts, self-poisoning and self-harm up during pandemic, study finds
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) has found that adolescent emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations for suicidal thoughts, self-harm and self-poisoning increased across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among adolescent girls...
Lawson researchers elected to Royal Society of Canada
Drs. Cheryl Forchuk and Ruth Lanius have been elected as Fellows with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in recognition of their significant contributions to mental health research. Dr. Forchuk, Assistant Scientific Director at Lawson and the Beryl and Richard Ivey Research Chair in Aging, Mental...
Cafe Scientifique
Join Lawson Health Research Institute on Thursday, September 28th at Goodwill Industries for a special Café Scientifique event, “Uncovering Trauma: A Conversation about PTSD and Moral Injury.”
New study finds exercise, cognitive training combo boosts mental sharpness in seniors
Western and Lawson study also finds Vitamin D supplements do not enhance cognition in seniors with mild impairment
Study to improve geriatric care in Ontario receives CIHR funding
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded a $100,000 grant to a project that aims to examine and improve the delivery of care for older adults. Dr. Jacobi Elliott, Associate Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute and Coordinator (Geriatrics) at St. Joseph’s Health Care...