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Zain Awamleh is a trainee at Children’s Health Research Institute, a program of Lawson, and a PhD candidate in the Department of Biochemistry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University. The research Normal development of the placenta is critical to ensure proper fetal growth in...

Walking and talking can be an early predictor of dementia Roy Bratty, 82, and his wife AnnabelMcMillan, made a family decision to participate in research when they recognized that Roy was beginning to show signs of memory issues. “When we met with our doctor, a few different research projects were...

Tackling colorectal cancer using ‘mini-guts’ IN DR. SAMUEL ASFAHA’S LABORATORY YOU WILL FIND... the hallmarks of medical research from petri dishes to high-powered microscopes. More unusually, you will find ‘mini-guts’ – gastrointestinal (GI) structures developed from stem cells. The mini-guts are...

How Lawson researchers are advancing our understanding of neuropathic pain When Judy Williams slipped on a patch of ice and broke her wrist six years ago, she could not imagine the health journey she was embarking on. The months that followed were sleepless ones. Judy was in excruciating pain, her...

Lawson researchers are finding ways to ease the transition from paediatric to adult care Nicole Pelcz was 13 years old and had just started grade nine when she found out she had type 1 diabetes. “I kept feeling sick at school and eventually my mom said it looked like I’d lost quite a bit of weight...

Discovering the therapeutic potential of hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide Most of us think of hydrogen sulfide, known for its rotten egg smell, and carbon monoxide, often called the “silent killer,” as poisonous gases harmful to human health. While they can be lethal in large quantities, they...

Lawson is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Our scientists work across the city at multiple hospital sites, and we are proud to be an integral part of both academic hospitals and the excellent, patient-centred care they provide. In addition...

The Roth | McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre (HULC) is located at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Address St. Joseph’s Hospital Room D0-101 268 Grosvenor Street London, Ontario N6A 4V2 519 646-6100 ext. 64640 Access detailed and printable turn-by-turn directions to HULC on the St. Joseph’s Health Care...

Lawson Link is an annual magazine showcasing the quality and impact of Lawson research, the breadth of areas where we are making a difference in patient care, and the contributions we have made to London’s knowledge economy. Lawson Link 2020 Lawson Link 2019 Lawson Link 2018 Lawson Link 2017

Spinal cord stimulation brings back mobility to patients with Parkinson’s Dr. Mandar Jog and his team were the first in the world to implant a stimulator device on the spines of Parkinson’s patients, helping them walk again. They have found that stimulating signals that move from the body towards...

A promising black box Cannabis is quickly gaining momentum as a wellness trend with people touting its many medicinal properties. But is there enough data to support the hype? Dr. Dwight Moulin, Scientist at Lawson, Professor at Western University and the Earl Russel Chair of the Western Pain...

Michelle Solomon has completed a portion of her training at Parkwood Institute, part of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, with Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, Lawson Scientist. She is working towards a PhD in Nursing Leadership in Health Promotion and Advanced Nursing Practice at Western University. My research...

DNA is the molecular code for all life on Earth. The human genome is made up of approximately 25,000 protein-coding genes, and many more non-coding sequences that control the expression of these genes. The amount of information contained in our genome is so vast that our understanding of genetic...

London researchers explore first-of-its-kind treatment for frontotemporal dementia Seven years ago, Ray Jacobs was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) when he was just 63 years old. One of the less common forms of dementia, FTD causes the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain to shrink...

Children’s Health Research Institute is the third largest, hospital-based child health research institute in Canada. Our basic, clinical and population-based researchers translate knowledge acquired in the lab into better and new treatments of children’s diseases and injuries. ​Located in London...