His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, toured Robarts Research Institute during his recent visit to Western University. He spoke with researchers, including Arthur Brown, PhD, about their groundbreaking concussion and brain imaging research.

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Governor General tours Robarts

Governor General visits Robarts

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, toured Robarts Research Institute during his recent visit to Western University. He spoke with researchers, including Arthur Brown, PhD, about their groundbreaking concussion and brain imaging research.

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Julio Martinez-Trujillo

Insights into short-term memory

Julio Martinez-Trujillo leads a team of researchers who have discovered that nerve cells in our brains work together to store and retrieve short-term memory.

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Surgical simulation

Pioneers in advanced surgical training

Dr. Jonathan Lau and Elvis Chen, PhD, have created an advanced surgical simulation tool that mimics what a surgeon sees, feels and experiences.

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Gene-editing researchers

Gene-editors looking to expand treatment possibilities

Robarts scientist Caroline Schild-Poulter, PhD, made international headlines for her work on strengthening a sophisticated gene-editing tool called CRISPR.

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Ravi Menon, PhD

Support for world-class neuroscience research

A $2.7-million boost in funding is enabling researchers to explore aspects of Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as answer fundamental questions about cognition and memory.

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See the Line 2017

All-star athletes join See the Line

Five-time Olympic medalist Hayley Wickenheiser is adding her voice to the conversation about concussion in sport as part of See the Line on August 16. She joins See the Line honorary chair Eric Lindros, NHL player Logan Couture, Western's Women's Hockey assistant coach Kalley Armstrong and moderator Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada.

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Scientific Director's Update

Marlys Koschinsky, PhD

Five Questions with Marlys Koschinsky, PhD

Marlys Koschinsky, PhD, Scientific and Executive Director, sat down with us to talk about the latest developments and achievements at Robarts, what she is looking forward to in the next few months and progress with her own research program.

Latest News

News and Headlines

Recent research breakthroughs and awards

Robarts scientists Melvyn Goodale, PhD, and Dr. David Spence made headlines with their research on the effects of smiling and hypertension treatment in Africa. Recent award recipients include Brian Corneil, PhD, Dr. Lena Palaniyappan and several entrepreneurial-minded trainees.

The Next Generation

Ashley Makela, PhD Candidate

Scientific detective work

Ashley Makela, PhD Candidate, caught the research bug working in hospital radiology. Now as a trainee, she's advancing breast cancer research to improve detection and treatment.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Your opportunities to engage with leading-edge research in London

Learn and connect with Robarts researchers at See the Line, Mini Medical School, the Taylor Symposium and the Leaders in Innovation Dinner.

Featured Event

Leaders in Innovation and Taylor Symposium

Leaders in Innovation and Taylor Symposium

Multiple sclerosis (MS) research is helping improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Robarts Research Institute is celebrating innovations and scientific excellence in this field. Mark your calendars for November 15 and join us for the 2017 Taylor Symposium and Leaders in Innovation Dinner.

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