Our research expands the continuum of life - from birth to death - and this is reflected in the main research themes. Research at Lawson mirrors the clinical areas of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London.
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London, Ontario - The use of mindfulness, a type of meditation that focuses on being intensely aware of senses and feelings in the moment, has been shown to have benefits for patients newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), according to findings by a hospital research team from Lawson Health
Genetic testing could personalize care for patients with Crohn’s disease, particularly women December 17, 2020 Study identifies biomarkers that could be used in a quick, inexpensive COVID-19 blood screening tool October 27, 2020 New study to assess pandemic's impact on Canadian Veterans and their
Scientist of the Year Award Dr. Chris McIntyre Dr. Chis McIntyre is a world expert and leader in the fields of nephrology and applied imaging, with focus on cardiac injury due to dialysis. Cardiac stunning, one of the major causes for the development of cardiorenal syndrome type IV, was discovered
LONDON, ON – Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) have launched a study that will compare the efficacy of two innovative programs on improving the mental health and resiliency of frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontline healthcare workers regularly
3D imaging technology could improve outcomes for patients with breast cancer December 19, 2019 Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds December 18, 2019 London researchers first in world to use new device for feeding tube insertion December 16, 2019 Partnership
LONDON, ON – A recent study used data compiled by ICES between 2010 and 2016 from across Ontario to evaluate seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness among patients diagnosed with cancer. Overall, the study found vaccine effectiveness to be 21 per cent against laboratory-confirmed influenza across
Current Issue December 2023 | Vol. 19, No. 1 "Team-Based Assessment of Violence Risk" "Implementation of a Team-Based Violence Risk Assessment Process: An Interdisciplinary Analysis" Daniel Tamburri, Alexander Hofkirchner, Shaundra Law, Courtney Moore and Jason Quinn "Language Deprivation in Deaf
Aim and Scope Established in 2001, Research Insights is a peer-reviewed journal of mental health research at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. The journal is devoted to original scientific articles on all aspects of mental health and submitted as original research, case studies and brief reports
LONDON, ON – At a community symposium, a research team from Lawson Health Research Institute will announce the results of a nine-month, federally funded project tackling the issue of homelessness from within hospital walls. The No Fixed Address (NFA) strategy reaches and supports patients during the
LONDON, ON – A research team from Lawson Health Research Institute will announce a new study evaluating the use of smart technologies in the home for people with severe mental illness residing in the community. After prototyping this approach within a hospital setting, the team has received
LONDON, ON - Can a urine test one day help diagnose prostate cancer? What role does estrogen play in severe asthma in women? These questions, along with hundreds more are being investigated by medical students, graduate trainees and postdoctoral scholars at Lawson Health Research Institute and at
Scientist of the Year Award Dr. Guido Filler Dr. Guido Filler is considered a leader in the fields of paediatric nephrology and clinical pharmacology, and world expert in measuring kidney function. Dr. Filler has extensively studied the use of cystatin C, a new and superior marker for measuring how
LONDON, ON – Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) will celebrate innovative research making a difference to health care at their sixth annual Lawson Impact Awards on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The event acknowledges the unique accomplishments of Lawson’s scientists, staff, trainees, and industry