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March for Science - London, Ontario
On Saturday, April 22, join the March for Science – London, Ontario. When: Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Northwest corner of Victoria Park, London, Ontario Be sure to show your support for health sciences by wearing your Lawson-branded clothing! The March for Science is a...
Bringing the ‘magic’ of ultrasound to rural Uganda to reduce pregnancy complications
London, Ontario - In a collaborative study from Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson), Western University (Western), Bridge to Health Medical and Dental, and Kigezi Healthcare Foundation (KIHEFO), a team of researchers found that radio advertising for free ultrasounds in rural Uganda increased...
London researchers enrol first Canadian patients in trial of tissue implant using patients’ own cartilage cells
London, Ontario – Dr. Alan Getgood and his team at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute are the first in Canada to participate in an investigative trial to determine the safety and efficacy of using a patient’s own cartilage cells to repair knee cartilage injuries. The clinical...
Genetic testing rates for ovarian cancer low across Ontario
London, Ontario – Less than seven per cent of Ontario women with the most common type of ovarian cancer were seen for genetics consultation within two years of diagnosis, despite its high potential for life-saving benefits, a new cohort study has shown. Women at the highest risk of developing high...
London Health Research Day answers emerging questions in human health
London, Ontario – Can implantable technology help deliver targeted therapies for brain cancer? Can exercise during pregnancy for diabetic mothers reduce the instances of congenital heart defects? These questions, along with hundreds more that may have impacts on human health, have been answered by...
CAISA Fashion Show 2017 presents ESPIAL
The Canadian Asian International Students’ Association (CAISA) is delighted to present its 19th annual fashion show – ESPIAL, on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Centennial Hall. With over 19 years of shows, CAISA Fashion Show is the largest student-run charity fashion show in Canada. Each year over a...
“Coast to Coast …a taste of Canada” Charity Dinner
“Coast to Coast …a taste of Canada” Charity Dinner Date and Time: Thursday, April 27, 2017 Cocktails / Food Stations / Silent Auction – 5:00 pm Dinner Service & Program – 7:00 pm Location: London Convention Centre Rembrandt Homes and Bethanys Hope Foundation present “Coast to Coast …a taste of...
Hybrid PET/MRI Symposium
On February 12, 2012, the first hybrid PET/MRI in Canada, and fifth in the world, was installed in London, Ontario at St. Joseph's Hospital. In 2016, hybrid PET/MRI started up in Toronto (UHN) and Ottawa (Royal) with new sites committed in Toronto (Sunnybrook), Edmonton, Winnipeg and Vancouver. This...
Drug Therapy Day
This year's Drug Therapy Day sponsored by the Division of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Western Ontario, will be held on Wednesday June 7, 2017 at the Lamplighter Inn London. This conference has been held annually for the past 38 years. Many physicians and pharmacists from Southwestern...
Inaugural Meeting of the Canadian DOHaD Society
DOHaD CANADA is pleased to announce its first Annual Meeting to be held at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec, on the 14th of February 2017. The program will consist of a number of keynote speakers from the DOHAD community, trainee talks and a DOHAD Canada business meeting. A detailed program...
Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting
Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting Dates: Tuesday, February 14 - Friday, February 17, 2017 Location: Montebello, Quebec Program: To view the full event program, please visit the Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting website. Event Information The primary objectives of the meeting...
Ontario Brain Institute Public Talk: Dementia Beyond Alzheimer's
DEMENTIA BEYOND ALZHEIMER'S Other neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease and ALS can also lead to dementia and other cognitive impairments. Hear from three London researchers who are re-examining how we speak, think, and move so we can understand, and eventually treat, dementia better...
Children's Radiothon
On Thursday, February 9, Children's Health Foundation and their friends at Corus Radio will host Children’s Radiothon. Get ready to hear inspiring stories from brave Foundation Ambassadors and their families as they share their health care journeys live from the Atrium of Children's Hospital at...
Second trial launched to induce remission of type 2 diabetes
London, Ontario – For Wayne Kristoff, the possibility of getting off all medication for his type 2 diabetes was so intriguing he jumped at a chance to participate in an innovative trial in London. The REMIT study aims to induce remission of the condition – an exciting new concept being tested by...
CAISA Fashion Show – COMME des GARCONS
The Canadian Asian International Students’ Association (CAISA) is delighted to present its 19th annual fashion show – COMME des GARCONS, on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Centennial Hall. Drawing a crowd of over 1,500 attendees, CAISA Fashion Show is one of the largest student-run charity fashion shows...
2017 Lawson Impact Awards
Join us at the fourth annual Lawson Impact Awards and celebrate hospital-based research making a difference. Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Time: Reception 5:00 p.m., Dinner & Awards 6:00 p.m. Location: London Convention Centre Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dave Williams, record-breaking Canadian astronaut...
Groundbreaking discovery has potential to improve therapies for cancer and other diseases
London, Ontario – The Retinoblastoma protein (pRB) has long been studied for its role in cell growth and the prevention of cancer. In a new study by Lawson Health Research Institute, scientists have discovered that pRB plays another, larger role with the potential to enhance therapies for cancer and...
Researchers testing triple intervention to combat dementia
London, Ontario - Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute are the first in the world conducting a clinical trial to test a triple intervention aimed at treating Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and delaying the onset of dementia. The Mobility, Exercise, and Cognition team will be...
Lawson ranks in top ten of Canada’s research hospitals
London, Ontario - Lawson Health Research Institute is ranked eighth in the country according to the 2016 edition of “Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List” by Research Infosource. This strong position has been maintained by Lawson for the past three years. Dr. David Hill, Lawson Scientific...