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Study examines new forms of treatment for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder

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, and in some cases, can be difficult to treat. In a new study through Lawson Health Research Institute and Western

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 ranks in top ten of Canada’s research hospitals

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 national position, which puts the institute within the top

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...

2021 Media Releases

New study will assess fecal transplants in treatment of pancreatic cancer December 15th, 2021 Global study on heart valve repair surgery will improve patient outcomes around the world November 16th, 2021 Scientists studying carbon monoxide as possible treatment for sepsis November 9th, 2021 Study

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...

A global leader in imaging research

Advanced hybrid imaging platforms, including MRI and CT, are being used to drive discoveries and innovation in areas such as cardiology, neurology, metabolic disease and cancer. Cyclotron and radiochemistry facilities provide essential resources for this research. The newly emerging technologies of...

Lawson's top 12 research stories of 2021

Lawson researchers impact the lives of people not just locally, but around the world with groundbreaking studies and translational research that enhances care, health and wellbeing. Here are some of the research highlights of 2021. Differences in walking patterns could predict type of cognative...

Cool Science

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...

Understanding COVID-19: Lawson's rapid research response

Learn more about Lawson’s COVID-19 response. Featured Research: Researchers unravel three mysteries of COVID-19 by profiling the body’s immune response to the virus, predicting how severe a patient’s illness will become, and providing evidence for why some patients develop life-threatening blood...

Special Science

To our readers, This edition of Lawson Link was written in early 2020, before COVID-19 began to impact our community. The stories in our magazine showcase the innovation and impact of Lawson research across many different areas. Normally released in the spring, we chose to hold distribution as our...

New study will assess fecal transplants in treatment of pancreatic cancer

Scientists examining microbiome to improve cancer therapies MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release LONDON, ON- Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease that affects up to six-thousand Canadians a year and is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. In a new study a multidisciplinary team of...

New study will assess fecal transplants in treatment of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease that affects up to six-thousand Canadians a year and is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. In a new study a multidisciplinary team of scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute are examining the microbiome in the gut, as a possible gateway to...

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