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Our Partners & Collaborators
We have dedicated significant effort into fostering existing and building new strategic partnerships among academia, government, and industry to support the priorities of the MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre. Through collaborative initiatives and formal advisory, the following are highlights...
Strategic Map
Vision Our vision is to be a national and global leader and enabler that bridges research and clinical excellence to promote recovery from operational stress injuries (OSIs) in Veterans and their families. Mission Our mission is to conduct innovative research in a collaborative environment and...
Advisory Council
Members Catherine Baillie Abidi, PhD Mount Saint Vincent University Ken Balderson, MD, CM, FRCPC St. Joseph’s OSI Clinic Dr. Rod Balsom, PhD St. Joseph’s OSI Clinic Colette Currin, CCAC EHN Canada Mark Daley, PhD Western University Marco Di Cola Harbour Grace Holdings Inc Bryan G. Garber, MSM, CD...
Research Team
J Don Richardson, MD, FRCPC Scientific Director Dr. Richardson is a psychiatrist, Professor, Department of Psychiatry-Western, Medical Director of St. Joseph's Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic in London, and the Scientific Director of the MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre at the Parkwood...
About Us
The MacDonald Franklin Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Research Centre is a national and international leader in research on military and Veteran mental health. The Centre’s primary mission is to improve the mental health and well-being of Veterans with OSIs through clinical and neuroscience...
HULC News
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Study shows a decline in Veterans’ mental health throughout the pandemic
LONDON, ON – In newly-published findings from Lawson Health Research Institute, more than half of Canadian Veterans report a decline in their mental health over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to mental health conditions, Veterans are an at-risk population, often having higher...
Study shows a decline in Veterans’ mental health throughout the pandemic
MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release February 16th, 2022 LONDON, ON – In newly-published findings from Lawson Health Research Institute, more than half of Canadian Veterans report a decline in their mental health over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to mental health conditions...
Shocking number of heart attack patients suffer dangerous hemorrhage following heart attack
LONDON - A heart attack can be deadly, but there are effective lifesaving procedures if treated in time. The most common procedure is called reperfusion therapy, which is when the blocked coronary artery causing the heart attack is opened up and a stent is placed inside to let blood flow freely...
Shocking number of heart attack patients suffer dangerous hemorrhage following lifesaving treatment, study shows
MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release February 10th, 2022 LONDON- A heart attack can be deadly, but there are effective lifesaving procedures if treated in time. The most common procedure is called reperfusion therapy, which is when the blocked coronary artery causing the heart attack is opened up and...
Study examines new forms of treatment for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder
Researchers looking to better personalize treatment for PTSD MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release January 25th, 2022 LONDON, ON – Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that often develops in those who have experienced a traumatic event. PTSD affects close to 10 per cent of Canadians...
Researchers looking to better personalize treatment for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that often develops in those who have experienced a traumatic event. PTSD affects close to 10 per cent of Canadians, and in some cases, can be difficult to treat. {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public...
London ranks in top ten of Canada’s research hospitals
MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release January 18th, 2022 LONDON, ON – Lawson Health Research Institute has ranked eighth in the country for the 2021 edition of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List by Re$earch Infosource. This is the eighth consecutive year that Lawson has maintained this strong...
London comes in eighth place in Canada’s Top 40 for hospital-based research
Lawson Health Research Institute has ranked eighth in the country for the 2021 edition of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List by Re$earch Infosource. This is the eighth consecutive year that Lawson has maintained this strong national position, which puts the institute within the top five in...
New study looking at advanced imaging to optimize treatments for prostate cancer patients
Advanced imaging will help better guide radiation treatments MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release January 12th, 2022 London, Ontario- Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men, and it is estimated that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer within their lifetime...
Study looks at advanced imaging to optimize treatments for prostate cancer patients
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men, and it is estimated that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer within their lifetime. Researchers at both Lawson Health Research Institute and Sunnybrook Research Institute, are teaming up on a study which is pairing...
Emerging Stronger
The need to rebuild health in Canada HealthCareCAN unites health organizations across Canada, networking their individual strengths to catalyze and capitalize on the disruptive innovation occurring in health. There has been no greater disruptive force in health than COVID-19, and as Canada seeks to...
Serving those who serve us
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and retired Veterans represent a distinct population when it comes to understanding mental health. Researchers in London are working closely with military members to better understand their needs and explore tailored treatment options. The MacDonald Franklin...
Fighting wear and tear
Improving outcomes for patients with hip and knee implants Every day, John LeFeuvre tries to get in at least 7,000 steps, tracked by his Fitbit. “I have the competitive nature of a sportsman,’ explains John, a 74-year-old retired special education teacher. “The Fitbit spurs me on.” John wears a...