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See the Line: Concussion Research and Awareness - CME & Symposium
Learn the latest in sport related brain injury evaluation and treatment - presented by the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Once again this year, we will be offering a full-day CME inclusive of the afternoon See the Line Community Symposium that will educate you on the latest in concussion...
Parkwood Institute's Transitional Care Education Day & Program Launch
If you are an adult or youth living with medical complexities, or a caregiver for someone living with medical complexities, please join us for a day of education and networking with individuals and families affected by complex medical issues, and help celebrate the launch of Parkwood Institute’s...
13th Annual Oncology Research & Education Day - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Oncology Research & Education Day is organized by the Strategic Training Program in Cancer Research and Technology Transfer (CaRTT) and the Department of Oncology at Western University. This annual event is an opportunity for scientists, clinicians, graduate students and Post-Doctoral fellows to...
Annual London Imaging Discovery Conference
London Imaging Discovery Day was launched in 2006 as a platform for scientists and residents in radiology and nuclear medicine to share their research with mentors, peers, graduate students, and others. This conference, coordinated by the Department of Medical Imaging at the Schulich School of...
News and Media - Archived
Microbiome and Probiotics 2013 "As It Happens" CBC Radio "The Great Debate: Probiotics in Newborns" Dr. Gregor Reid, Director, Canadian Research & Development Centre for Probiotics vs. Dr. Victor Han, Chair, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 2012 Probiotics: The new miracle cure? Investment
2016 Lawson Impact Award Recipients
Scientist Career Award Distinguished in many areas of medicine and nephrology, Dr. William Clark has gained international recognition for his observational studies, randomized clinical trials and treatment of kidney patients. Most recently, he has gained world-wide attention for his work examining
Evaluation, Resilience, and Sustainability in Family Mental Health & Addiction Peer Support - A Research & Innovation Symposium
What: Evaluation, Resilience, and Sustainability in Family Mental Health & Addiction Peer Support - A Research & Innovation Symposium Date: Monday, May 2, 2016 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Venue: Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, Brown Auditorium, 1453 Prince Road, Windsor, Ontario Registration: Please...
Tastings
Attend one of London's premier social dining experiences and celebrate 10 years of sipping world wines, savouring local dishes and supporting London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: London Hunt & Country Club, 1431 Oxford Street West, London Attire...
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It’s important that you discuss any questions and issues with the members of the research team and your usual health care provider. Anyone considering participating in a trial should consider the risks, and potential problems and benefits. Risks There is no guarantee of personal benefit from the
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Ethical Guidelines for Lawson Health Research Institute Guidelines for all applicable regulations, guidelines and standard operating procedures to which Lawson research is subject. Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) Establishes rules for the collection, use and disclosure of
Participating in clinical trials
Eligibility The factors that allow someone to participate in a clinical study are called inclusion criteria, and the factors that disqualify someone from participating are called exclusion criteria. They are based on characteristics such as age, gender, the type and stage of a disease, previous
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial may compare a new type of treatment to an older type of treatment, or it may compare a standard treatment to no treatment at all. Studies may also be done to gather information about a certain group of people or patients, their medical conditions, medical care, family support or
Chief Operating Officer, Research
As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Research of Lawson Health Research Institute, Stacey oversees all research operations at one of Canada’s top ten hospital-based research institutes. Stacey is ultimately responsible for Lawson’s administrative, operational and financial efficacy. Working
Scientific Director
As the Scientific Director of Lawson Health Research Institute, David oversees all scientific activities at one of Canada’s top ten hospital-based research institutes. David is ultimately responsible for Lawson’s research master plan. Working alongside the Chief Operating Officer, Research, and our
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Media Releases
2022 Study examines new form of treatment for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder January 25th, 2022 London ranks in top ten of Canada's research hospitals January 18th, 2022 New study looks at advanced imaging to optimize prostate cancer treatments for patients January 12th, 2022
News and Media
Microbiome and Probiotics 2018 Canada Gairdner Global Health Lecture Series Friday, May 4th, 2018 Fermented Food for Life Symposium A meeting to discuss the progress of bringing fermented foods to Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Dr. Gregor Reid will be presenting at this meeting. Tuesday, March 28th
Our Publications
Microbiome and Probiotics 2016 Reid, G. (2016), "Probiotics", in The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, Henry Stewart Talks Ltd, London (https://hstalks.com/bs/3333/) *For an updated list of publications, please click on the Scientist Profile of Dr. Reid or Dr. Burton. 2014 Sheridan, P. O., L
Our People
Microbiome and Probiotics Researchers Core Gregor Reid, Chair in Human Microbiome and Probiotics Jeremy Burton, Miriam Burnett Chair in Urological Sciences Greg Gloor, Biochemistry Jean Macklaim, Post-doctoral fellow Muriel Brackstone, Surgery Peter Cadieux, Fanshawe College Johan Delport, London