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Dr. Sameer Elsayed
Dr. Elsayed is a Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases (Department of Medicine), Division of Microbiology (Pathology & Laboratory Medicine), and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Western University. He holds degrees in Medicine (M.D., Queen's University at Kingston), Public...
CIHR awards $2.9 million in funding to Lawson researchers
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently awarded nearly $2.9 million in funding to four projects at Lawson Health Research Institute, the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. One project led by Dr. Emil Schemitsch, Lawson...
A vision for the future of ICES Western: Q&A with Dr. Kristin Clemens
Dr. Kristin Clemens has been selected as the new Site Director for ICES Western, the London, Ontario division of a province-wide non-profit focused on using health-related data to evaluate outcomes. ICES Western is a collaborative initiative between Lawson Health Research Institute, Western...
Lawson study validates new biopsy method for breast cancer patients
In a newly published study in the American Journal of Roentgenology, a team at Lawson Health Research Institute was the first in North America to find that a new breast cancer biopsy method may offer a more accurate and comfortable option for patients. The method is a new form of mammography...
Lawson study validates new biopsy method for breast cancer patients
In a newly published study in the American Journal of Roentgenology, a team at Lawson Health Research Institute was the first in North America to find that a new breast cancer biopsy method may offer a more accurate and comfortable option for patients.
New study shows technology could play an important role in mental health support
LONDON - In a study published in MDPI Journal, a team of researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that the use of technology may assist in better outcomes for those living with both mental health and physical disorders. Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, Assistant Scientific Director at Lawson...
New study shows technology could play an important role in mental health support
In a study published in MDPI Journal, a team of researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that the use of technology may assist in better outcomes for those living with both mental health and physical disorders.
Advancing research during the COVID-19 pandemic
From the moment the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020, our teams at Lawson Health Research Institute have been at the forefront. Researchers at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London immediately began to work towards understanding the new virus in an...
Precise, high-dose radiation safe and effective for inoperable kidney cancer, study suggests
A new study published in The Lancet Oncology suggests that a very precise, high-dose form of radiotherapy called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) may be a new treatment option for patients with inoperable kidney cancer.
Precise, high-dose radiation safe and effective for inoperable kidney cancer, study suggests
A new study published in The Lancet Oncology suggests that a very precise, high-dose form of radiotherapy called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) may be a new treatment option for patients with inoperable kidney cancer.
Internal Research Grant Fund Competition 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT Internal Research Grant Fund Competition 2023 The Children’s Health Research Institute (CHRI) is pleased to announce its request for applications for the 2023 Internal Research Grant Fund Competition. As part of its mission, CHRI is committed to encouraging and supporting London-based...
Internal Research Grant Fund Competition 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT Internal Research Grant Fund Competition 2023 The Children’s Health Research Institute (CHRI) is pleased to announce its request for applications for the 2023 Internal Research Grant Fund Competition. As part of its mission, CHRI is committed to encouraging and supporting London-based...
Could online programming reduce barriers for those with mobility impairments?
A new study at Lawson Health Research Institute will offer online exercise and behavioral intervention for adults who are mobility impaired. The goal is to reduce barriers to accessing activity programs.
Could online programming reduce barriers for those with mobility impairments?
A new study at Lawson Health Research Institute will offer online exercise and behavioral intervention for adults who are mobility impaired. The goal is to reduce barriers to accessing activity programs.