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Generation Vape: The new era of lung injury
One in four high school students have tried vaping in the past 30 days. Some believe that it’s a safe alternative to smoking, but is that true? Do we know enough about the risks? Hear the latest from a panel of experts and join the conversation about the health effects of vaping. Presented in...
Lawson Impact Awards 2020
EVENT POSTPONED The 2020 Lawson Impact Awards, scheduled for April 16, are postponed due to the COVID-10 pandemic. We remain committed to recognizing our winners, and alternate plans for recognition are being explored. If you have already purchased tickets, you will receive a refund. Every day...
2019 Media Releases
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
Recent Advances in Clinical Dementia Research
Hear Dr. Michael Borrie, one of the world’s foremost leaders in Dementia research, talk about non-drug approaches to maintain brain health and ongoing research for cognitive impairment. Research Bites is a series presented by Parkwood Institute Research (PIR). These informative and interactive talks...
Dr. Michael Sey
Dr. Michael Sey is a Scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute, a gastroenterologist specializing in therapeutic endoscopy at the London Health Sciences Centre and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Western University. He completed his Gastroenterology residency at Western University...
MINDS Convening
WHAT IS THE CONVENING? Our 2019 Convening is a time to come together, talk about the work of MINDS and learn about Collective Impact in our Community of London Middlesex. Throughout the day we’ll move from big ideas to practical solutions to address the wicked problem of Transitional Aged Youth (TAY...
The invisible world inside us
The human microbiome is a wonder of nature. Trillions of microbes call our body home. They live in our gut and many other places throughout our body. They are involved in virtually every aspect of how we function and we are learning that they are essential to staying healthy. An unhealthy microbiome...
Parkwood Institute Research Open House 2019
Parkwood Institute Research, a program of Lawson Health Research Institute, is hosting its third annual Open House and interactive tour showcasing research that is making an impact for patients and their families. A part of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Parkwood Institute represents the next era...