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Dash 4 Dad

This event is supporting prostate cancer research. Did you know that 1 in 7 Canadian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer? These are dads, husbands, sons, brothers or uncles who receive this frightening diagnosis on a daily basis in Canada. This fun and inspiring event at Springbank Gardens take...

London Run for Ovarian Cancer

This event supports ovarian research. Join us on Mother’s Day for the 17th Annual Run for Ovarian Cancer as we raise funds for Ovarian Research at the London Regional Cancer Program. For more information, please visit the London Health Sciences Foundation.

Let's Shake 2019

This event supports Parkinson's Disease Research. Michelangelo Banquet Centre 1555 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton ON Map Tickets $55.00 per person Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Special Guests 4 Course Meal Cash Bar Live Entertainment Featuring Crank, and Matthew Burdett Chris Chambers And...

The children of Masiphumelele Township

Written by Dr. Gregor Reid, scientist at Lawson and professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University Just off the main road from Cape Town, South Africa to Simon’s Town, sits Masiphumelele Township where challenges of poverty, malnutrition, HIV and the risk of violence...

Injection of opioids linked to significant increase in bacterial heart infections

People who inject drugs are at a high risk for a number of health issues. In a new study from ICES, Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, researchers discovered a significant rise in the risk of infective endocarditis, a serious heart infection, among Ontarians who inject drugs...

Over $10 million in funding announced from CIHR

Health researchers from across London were awarded more than $10 million from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), with $2.8 million through Lawson Health Research Institute and $7.3 million through Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. A total of 15 projects were funded. CIHR’s Project Grant...

Injection of opioids linked to significant increase in bacterial heart infections

LONDON, ON — People who inject drugs are at a high risk for a number of health issues. In a new study from ICES, Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, researchers discovered a significant rise in the risk of infective endocarditis, a serious heart infection, among Ontarians who...

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...

Looking for feedback on your research?

London Health Research Day (LHRD) is your opportunity to share, collaborate and learn. By submitting an abstract, you have the opportunity to share your research with peers and leaders in a practice environment and receive valuable feedback. Submit your abstract by February 11, 2019. LHRD highlights...

DocTalks - Managing Persistent Dry Eyes and Why it Matters

Managing Persistent Dry Eyes and Why it Matters Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Rookaya Mather is an ophthalmologist at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute and an associate professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. She will review the current...

DocTalks - How Aging Nerves and Muscles Affect Mobility

How Aging Nerves and Muscles Affect Mobility Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Tim Doherty is the Chair/Chief of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at St. Joseph’s and Western University and a researcher with Lawson Health Research Institute. He will explain...

DocTalks - Combating Food Allergies Using the Body’s Immune System

Combating Food Allergies Using the Body’s Immune System Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Harold Kim is the Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Allergy and Immunology Program. He will explain how certain food allergies can gradually be reduced or eliminated through the process of...

DocTalks - Recovery After Stroke: Retraining the Injured Brain Through Rehabilitation

Recovery After Stroke: Retraining the Injured Brain Through Rehabilitation Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Robert Teasell is the Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Stroke Rehabilitation Program, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Western University and a...

DocTalks - Kidney Stones: From Ancient Times to Modern Practice and Prevention

Kidney Stones: From Ancient Times to Modern Practice and Prevention Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. John Denstedt is a surgeon at St. Joseph’s Hospital and professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. He is also the former Chair/Chief of the...

Leveraging technology to diagnose psychiatric disorders

Psychiatric disorders are often difficult to diagnose. As research advances, we are learning there are multiple subtypes of illness that differ in symptoms and treatment needs, making classification even harder. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one example. Individuals with the more common...

DocTalks - Beyond Memory: How Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Affect Mental Health

Beyond Memory: How Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Affect Mental Health Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Amer Burhan, associate scientist at Lawson and geriatric neuropsychiatrist at St. Joseph's Health Care London, is an expert in the field of neuropsychiatry. He will discuss...

Leveraging technology to diagnose psychiatric disorders

LONDON, ON - Psychiatric disorders are often difficult to diagnose. As research advances, we are learning there are multiple subtypes of illness that differ in symptoms and treatment needs, making classification even harder. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one example. Individuals with the...

Women with complications after pelvic mesh implants at increased risk of depression and suicide

Dr. Blayne Welk, a urologist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, noticed that some of his patients were experiencing depression and other issues following complications related to pelvic mesh-based slings. “A lot of patients were very emotional telling their story,” notes Dr. Welk. “They told me...

2018 Media Releases

$75,000 OTF grant supports innovations in mental health care for transitional-aged youth November 23, 2018 Media Advisory: Tackling a persistent and “wicked” health challenge in London-Middlesex November 22, 2018 Cardiac surgery and addictions counselling linked to significantly reduced mortality in

Women with complications after pelvic mesh implants at increased risk of depression and suicide

LONDON, ON — Women who require more surgery for complications after a mesh-based sling procedure have an increased risk of depression and self-harm behavior, according to a new study by researchers at ICES. Women with stress urinary incontinence leak urine when they cough, sneeze, laugh or are...