St. Joseph’s: Parkwood Institute
Therapeutic seizure for depression: The positive and not so positive effects
You are invited to the second in a series of Research Bites. These informative and interactive talks focus on specific illnesses, their prevention and related research being conducted by researchers in London, Ontario. Topic: Therapeutic seizure for depression: The positive and not so positive...
Using artificial intelligence and brain stimulation to improve treatment for psychosis
Leading the Canadian arm of the project is Dr. Lena Palaniyappan who is using Artificial Intelligence to help personalize treatment for patients with psychosis. Dr. Palaniyappan is an Associate Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, Associate Professor at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and...
Gait & Brain Seminar Series - "Falls and Fractures in Cognitively Impaired Populations"
The Gait and Brain Lab is welcoming Professor Tahir Masud from the British Geriatrics Society on Monday, April 29, 2019 @ 2:45 p.m. Professor Tahir Masud is a geriatrician expert in falls and osteoporosis, and current president of the British Geriatric Society. Professor Masud will give a lecture...
Clinical trial will evaluate new therapy for treatment-resistant depression as a result of bipolar disorder
Treatment-resistant depression is a severe form of illness that does not respond to traditional therapies like medication and counselling. It is particularly common in patients with depression from bipolar disorder who are left with limited treatment options. “There are some mental illnesses that...
Exploring mobile software to better support youth mental health
Mental health services are rooted in relationships. When it comes to delivery, and specifically community-based and outpatient services, connection and communication between the individual and care provider need to be the focus. When we think of youth in particular, technology is a regular form of...
Revealing the secrets of dementia
The immune system is one of our greatest defenses against disease and injury. But what happens when it betrays us? With conditions like rheumatoid arthritis the immune system is manipulated to attack the human body. Inflammation, normally a protective immune response, can be employed to cause...
Prevention and Awareness: Delirium
You are invited to the first in a series of Research Bites,. These informative and interactive talks will focus on specific illnesses, their prevention and related research being conducted by researchers in London, Ontario. Topic: Prevention and Awareness: Delirium Speaker: Dr. Niamh O’Regan, Lawson...
Dr. J Don Richardson
Dr. Richardson is consultant psychiatrist and Medical Director of the Parkwood Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic in London, Ontario. He is also the Scientific Director of the MacDonald Franklin OSI research Centre at the Parkwood Institute and a fellow with the Canadian Institute for Military...
Parkwood Institute Research Open House
You’re invited to the Parkwood Institute Research Open House Parkwood Institute Research is hosting its 2nd annual Open House with an opportunity to meet research teams working in the areas of Cognitive Vitality and Brain Health, Mobility and Activity, and Mental Health. Date: Friday, November 30...