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Head and Neck Above Cancer

Head and Neck Above Cancer is a 5k walk at Western University benefiting head and neck cancer research at London Health Sciences Centre. The walk will start in front of TD Waterhouse Stadium. Visit the event website for more information.

Do It for Dads Walk Run

Location: Springbank Gardens Bandshell Beneficiary: Prostate Cancer Research Visit: Event website Take the First Step and Do it for Dads. The Do It For Dads Walk Run is a fun, family friendly event, hosted on Father's Day, that raises awareness and funds for the leading cancer affecting Canadian men...

Rock out in support of spinal cord research

RockinWheel is this year’s ultimate tribute show featuring cover bands for Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, the Tragically Hip and Stevie Ray Vaughn. The concert will be held at the Tri-Township Arena in Mount Brydges on Saturday, June 11 from 7:30 pm to 1 am. Tickets can be purchased for $25 at www...

2016 Innovation Award: Dr. Stephen Lownie

Dr. Steve Lownie is a neurosurgeon and neurointerventionalist, with a primary interest in vascular diseases of the brain. He was honoured with the 2016 Lawson Innovation Award for his recent publication titled, “Catheter Based Selective Hypothermia Reduces Stroke Volume during Focal Cerebral...

Team ICES Western wins big

The results of Canada Health Infoway’s Data Impact Challenge II are in and ICES Western came out on top. Data Impact Challenge II awarded teams for their answers to important questions about health and our health system. After the success of last year’s Data Impact Challenge, the Data Impact...

2016 Scientist Career Award: Dr. William Clark

Distinguished in many areas of medicine and nephrology, Dr. Clark has gained international recognition for his observational studies, randomized clinical trials and treatment of kidney patients. Most recently, he has gained worldwide attention for his work examining the increased risks of initiating...

Easing the pressure for patients with chronic wounds

Chronic wounds represent a significant burden in Canada. Between four and 30 per cent of patients develop a chronic wound, depending on the health care setting. Over 85 per cent of all Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) survivors will experience health complications related to pressure ulcers, injuries to the...

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...

Understanding the vaginal microbiome essential to human health

There are trillions of microorganisms inhabiting your body. The majority of these are positive and essential to your health. They include those microorganisms found in the female reproductive system – a highly diverse environment that is crucial to human survival. Understanding the microorganisms...

Imaging study shows promising results for patients with schizophrenia

LONDON, ON - A team of scientists from across the globe have shown that the brains of patients with schizophrenia have the capacity to reorganize and fight the illness. This is the first time that imaging data has been used to show that our brains may have the ability to reverse the effects of...

Imaging study shows promising results for patients with schizophrenia

A team of scientists from across the globe have shown that the brains of patients with schizophrenia have the capacity to reorganize and fight the illness. This is the first time that imaging data has been used to show that our brains may have the ability to reverse the effects of schizophrenia...

Personalized treatment for tremors

For patients who suffer from Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, writing a grocery list or taking a drink from a cup can be a daily struggle due to disabling arm tremor. Now, technology developed in London provides a personalized therapy that is giving new hope for these patients. The...

Improved imaging for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men. However, with improved testing and better treatment options, the number of deaths from the disease has been declining over the last several years. Scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute are working to continue this...

Lawson celebrates International Clinical Trials Day

On May 20, Lawson Health Research Institute celebrates International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD) by thanking all those who participate in clinical trials and who are involved in the delivery of clinical research. The first recorded clinical trial occurred in 1747 when Dr. James Lind, a Scottish naval...

Technology delivers personalized treatment to patients with tremors

London, ON - For patients who suffer from Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, writing a grocery list or taking a drink from a cup can be a daily struggle due to disabling arm tremor. Now, technology developed in London provides a personalized therapy that is giving new hope for these patients...

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...