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2018 Scientist of the Year Award: Dr. Robert Teasell
Lawson scientist Dr. Robert Teasell is considered a global leader in neurorehabilitation research and has been instrumental in transforming clinical care in this area across Canada by ensuring that clinical practices are informed by the best available and up-to-date research evidence. In recognition...
Machine learning could predict medication response in patients with complex mood disorders
Mood disorders like major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder are often complex and hard to diagnose, especially among youth when the illness is just evolving. This can make decisions about medication difficult. In a collaborative study by Lawson Health Research Institute, The Mind...
2018 Innovation Award: Dr. Mandar Jog
Dr. Mandar Jog, Assistant Director, Lawson and Director of the National Parkinson Foundation Centre of Excellence at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), is the recipient of this year’s Innovation Award. Presented at the 2018 Lawson Impact Awards event, the award recognized Dr. Jog’s development of...
2018 Staff Award of Excellence: Sarah Best
Sarah Best, research manager at Lawson Health Research Institute, was a recipient of this year’s Staff Award of Excellence, presented at the 2018 Lawson Impact Awards. The award was created to honour the contributions of dynamic, hardworking staff members who help advance science at Lawson. Best is...
Blood test can predict optimal treatment for advanced prostate cancer, study finds
An international collaborative study between Lawson Health Research Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Royal Marsden and Epic Sciences is one of the first to demonstrate that a blood test can predict how patients with advanced prostate cancer will respond to specific treatments...
When connections break down
In Ontario alone, an estimated 285,000 individuals currently live with some form of neurodegenerative disorder. This includes Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, mild cognitive impairment, dementia and movement disorders. The experiences and symptoms for each person vary, but they share a...
Mark your calendars for London Health Research Day 2019
Mark your calendars for London Health Research Day, taking place on April 30, 2019. London Health Research Day provides a forum for learners to showcase their innovative work and engage in networking opportunities with peers, faculty and industry leaders. A special keynote lecture presented by a...
Youth report improved wellbeing as result of tailored mental health services, study finds
In a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, researchers partnered with youth receiving care at the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) to better understand personal perspectives on care and treatment outcomes. The...
Health researchers in London bring in over $11 million of national funding
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) announced more than $11.3 million in funding through their project grants program for 17 health research projects across Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University. “The funded projects represent a wide range of research and expertise...
Synthetic surfactant could ease breathing for patients with lung disease and injury
Human lungs are coated with a substance called surfactant which allows us to breathe easily. When lung surfactant is missing or depleted, which can happen with premature birth or lung injury, breathing becomes difficult. In a collaborative study between Lawson Health Research Institute and Stanford...
2018 Leadership Award for Fellows & Students: Amanda McIntyre
Amanda McIntyre was presented with the 2018 Leadership Award for Fellows & Students at this year’s Lawson Impact Awards, recognizing her skills as a leader, researcher, clinician and community advocate. McIntyre is a PhD candidate in nursing at Western University and a part of Lawson researcher Dr...
View London Health Sciences Centre's 2018 Report to the Community
London Health Sciences Centre’s 2018 Report to the Community is now online. In it, you will see how the commitment to excellence and dedication to patients, teaching and innovation demonstrated by all staff, physicians, students, researchers, and volunteers led to a number of milestones and...
View St. Joseph’s Health Care London's 2017-2018 Annual Report
St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s 2017-2018 Annual Report features stories about patients and residents, and their journey of care and recovery. The following research is highlighted in the 2017-2018 Annual Report: Smart tech, smart treatment: Many mobile applications are on the market to help...
Youth expectations of mental health care differ significantly from reality of care, study finds
In a recent study, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University examined the expectations of young adults entering psychiatric treatment at an early intervention program and how those expectations differ from the reality of care. The research team found that young adults...