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Imaging “hidden” regions of the heart
After suffering a heart attack, some patients develop a microvascular obstruction, an area of the injured heart with extremely poor blood flow. These patients are at an increased risk of developing heart failure in the future. Medical imaging technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and...
Symposium features research on health through food and microbes
The past decade has featured rapid acceleration in the study of microbes and how they influence human and planetary health. This includes the study of probiotics and their diverse benefits. On Friday, May 4, Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) and Western University hosted a free public...
New research showcased at third annual Parkwood Institute Research Spring Update Half Day
More than 100 researchers, staff and trainees attended the third annual Parkwood Institute Research (PIR) Spring Update Half Day on April 27, 2018 to share their innovative research and learn about work from across PIR through interactive workshops and poster presentations. A program of Lawson...
Improving surgery for wrist arthritis
Wrist arthritis can cause debilitating pain, weakness and decreased range of motion. When patients are first diagnosed, the condition can often be managed with activity modification and pain medication. However, as symptoms progress, patients eventually require surgery. Surgeons typically perform a...
London Health Research Day highlights the future of Canadian science
From looking through the microscope to drafting publications, health research trainees are the heart and future of Canadian science. On May 10, 2018, health research trainees from across the city of London gathered to present their innovative science at the seventh annual London Health Research Day...
Leading the conversation on equity, diversity and inclusivity
The city of London, Ontario is home to a vibrant health research community. On Wednesday, May 9, researchers from across the city gathered to discuss the importance of equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) in the careers of health researchers. Through participation at Exchange: A London Health...
Drinking more water does not slow decline of kidney function for patients with kidney disease, clinical trial shows
A new study, published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, found that coaching patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to drink more water does not slow down the decline of their kidney function. “Despite...
Researchers find gut microbiome plays an important role in atherosclerosis
Researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute have shown a novel relationship between the intestinal microbiome and atherosclerosis, one of the major causes of heart attack and stroke. This was measured as the burden of plaque in the carotid arteries. In order to understand...
Fifth annual Lawson Impact Awards honours research excellence
Over 300 guests attended the fifth annual Lawson Impact Awards on Wednesday, April 18 at the London Convention Centre to honour research making a difference and to recognize the accomplishments of our scientists, staff, trainees and partners. “There are many individuals, groups and partners at...
How the brain is folded provides researchers with an accurate marker to predict psychosis in high-risk patients
By using images of the brain to look at how its outer surface is folded on itself, researchers can predict which high-risk patients will develop psychosis with more than 80 per cent accuracy. Before now, there has been no way to examine young people before they become ill to reliably identify who...
Dr. Udunna Anazodo
Ph.D., Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London B.Sc., Medical Radiation Sciences, University of Toronto B.Sc., (Hons) Psychology Minor Biology, York University, Toronto
Lawson Imaging attracts youth to medical research
Dr. Donna Goldhawk, an imaging scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson), is providing a unique and valuable learning experience to senior high school students. Since 2009, she has accepted students to train in her hospital-based research laboratory at St. Joseph’s Health Care London in...
Hot off the press: new issue of Lawson Link
Lawson Link magazine showcases the quality and impact of Lawson research, the breadth of areas where we are making a difference in patient care, and the contributions we have made to London’s knowledge economy. Diabetes, imaging and cancer are only a few of the research areas featured in this new...
Join the conversation on equity, diversity and inclusivity
Exchange: A London Health Research Day Forum on Diversity and Inclusivity will feature presentations from local and national researchers to spark a discussion on diversity, including gender, and how we can work together to identify and implement solutions. Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Time: 6:00 - 9...
You’re invited to London Health Research Day and Exchange
Register today for London Health Research Day (LHRD) and experience the largest research-focused activity in Southwestern Ontario. With hundreds of presentations from top learners, LHRD is your opportunity to learn about health research being conducted in the city of London. Dr. Janet Smylie, an...