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Expert available to comment on COVID-19 in older adults

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, data is showing that while illness and mortality occur across the lifespan, the death rate increases significantly for those over 65 years of age. Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, Professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Scientist at...

Using AI to detect lung cancer recurrence

Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada. While the standard treatment for patients with early-stage lung cancer is surgery, up to half of these patients may develop a recurrence after their treatment. Jaryd Christie is a Master’s candidate working with Lawson Scientist, Dr. Sarah...

Mobilizing hospital-based research in the battle against COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. With a rising number of cases and deaths worldwide, there’s a global urgency to finding a solution. As the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London...

Local COVID-19 research supported by St. Joseph's Health Crisis Fund

St. Joseph’s Health Care London and Lawson Health Research Institute have announced plans to move forward with clinical trials testing a drug that could potentially be used to prevent and treat COVID-19. St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation will accelerate the creation of the studies by providing...

Study to examine inflammatory response in patients with COVID-19

Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have launched a new study to help us better understand how the body’s immune system responds to COVID-19. Any time there is a threat to the body, the immune system is activated. Some early reports from scientists and physicians...

Study to examine inflammatory response in patients with COVID-19

Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have launched a new study to help us better understand how the body’s immune system responds to COVID-19. Any time there is a threat to the body, the immune system is activated. Some early reports from scientists and physicians...

Study to examine inflammatory response in patients with COVID-19

LONDON, ON – Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have launched a new study to help us better understand how the body’s immune system responds to COVID-19. Any time there is a threat to the body, the immune system is activated. Some early reports from scientists and...

Generation Vape: The new era of lung injury 

On March 10, 2020, Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry hosted a community event to discuss the latest on vaping research with a panel of experts. The event, moderated by Carly Weeks, Health Reporter for The Globe and Mail, was held at...

London experts will discuss the health effects of vaping at community event

LONDON, ON – In 2019, a spate of vaping-related lung injuries occurred across North America, dominating headlines. While one in four high school students have tried vaping in the past 30 days, the full extent of the health effects are still being studied by clinicians and researchers. On March 10...

International Women's Day 2020

International Women’s Day, taking place on March 8, 2020, is a day to celebrate the various achievements of women around the world and is a call to action for gender parity. This year’s theme is “Each for Equal” to emphasize that each individual has a significant part in working towards a gender...

Hospital-based research delivers high quality and efficient patient care

On January 10, 2020, the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks and MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London, joined London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), Lawson Health Research Institute and the Ontario Hospital Association for a research tour at LHSC’s University Hospital...