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Dr. Jain receives eHIPP funding to improve in-home dialysis

Dialysis from the comfort of home can be extremely beneficial. However, patients often feel disconnected from their care team and so choose a clinical setting instead. Dr. Arsh Jain, a scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, has been awarded $1.5 million over three years to improve the...

Dr. Paul Links

In January 2012, Dr. Links became the Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Chief of Psychiatry, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care, London, Ontario. Prior to coming to Western University, Dr...

Dr. Amer M. Burhan

Medical doctor with MBChB degree, Masters of Science in Community Health, FRCPC in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry, Diplomat in Neuropsychiatry/behavioral neurology (United Council for Neurological sub-specialties 2007-2017). Received several awards in teaching, research and clinical innovation...

Dr. Karima Velji

Dr. Velji holds the position of the Vice President for Patient Care and Quality at St. Joseph’s Health Care in London Ontario. Most recently, Dr. Velji was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Executive at Baycrest, a global leader in innovations in aging and brain health and Vice President...

Dr. Deborah Corring

Dr. Corring has worked in the mental health care field since 1972; as a clinician, an administrator and as a researcher. She has taught at the college and university level in both Canada and Australia and currently holds appointments at both the Department of Psychiatry and School of Occupational...

Dr. David Hill

Dr. David Hill holds the Lawson Professorship in Diabetes Research and is a Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology & Pharmacology and Paediatrics, at Western University. He is Scientific Director of Lawson Health Research Institute and the Integrated Vice President, Research for London...

Detecting prostate cancer with a drop of blood and Gulf War technology

London, Ontario - Gulf War technology is making it possible for researchers to detect prostate cancer with a single drop of blood. Hon Leong, PhD, assistant professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, and his team...

Positive psychological factors can help reduce suicide risk in older adults

London, Ontario – Suicide accounts for over 800,000 deaths each year. Globally, adults over the age of 65 are most at risk. A recent study led by Dr. Marnin Heisel, a scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, explored the relationship between perceived meaning in life, reasons for living and...

You are invited to London Health Research Day

You are invited to London Health Research Day, presented in partnership by Lawson Health Research Institute and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Showcasing 400 poster and platform presentations from top graduate trainees, this premier research event is your opportunity to learn about...

Tastings

Attend one of London's premier social dining experiences and celebrate 10 years of sipping world wines, savouring local dishes and supporting London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: London Hunt & Country Club, 1431 Oxford Street West, London Attire...

Advocating for a global stroke and dementia strategy

As the International Stroke Conference comes to a close, Lawson Health Research Institute’s Dr. Vladimir Hachinski will take the stage in Los Angeles to share an updated World Stroke Day Proclamation. The updated proclamation calls for an integrated global strategy that focuses on reducing dementia...