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A sense of freedom
With a passion for sustainable housing, medical student Adrean Angles, MPH’15, converted a tobacco kiln into a 400-square-foot, off-grid home on Oneida Nation of the Thames. He hopes to inspire others in his community to try the tiny home lifestyle.
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Understanding the neurobiology of cognition
Lisa Saksida, PhD, studies the brain’s capacity to learn, memorize and pay attention to better understand the mechanisms behind neurodegenerative disorders and identify new targets for treatment.
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Chasing their dream
Drs. Natasha Holder and Ji Hyan Han are spending six years simultaneously completing their surgical residency, MD and MSc degrees to become oral and maxillofacial surgeons, part of an elite group of alumni practising and teaching across Canada.
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DEAN’S MESSAGE
Lessons and important conversations
Remarkable things are happening at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and that is thanks, in large part, to your commitment to the School, as well as the dedication and resilience of our faculty, staff and students.
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DENTISTRY UPDATE
Q&A with Dr. Bertha Garcia
The busyness of the past nine months hasn’t slowed down Dr. Garcia and the teams in Dentistry, who are making exciting changes in education and research and continuing to attract outstanding faculty members to the School.
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SCHOOL NEWS
COVID-19 research, milestones and awards
Researchers are helping industry partners test antiviral products, the School marked a milestone moment in the discovery of insulin, new leaders and more. Find out what has been happening at the School and University during the past few months.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Access CPD workshops virtually
Join us virtually for a series of workshops focused on children’s mental health. Upcoming topics include digital health and safety, developmental disabilities and integrative medicine.
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ALUMNI OF DISTINCTION AWARDS
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Nominations are open for 2021
Nominate a former classmate, colleague or friend who has made an outstanding contribution to the School, the community or their profession through the Alumni of Distinction Awards. Presentation of the awards will be made during the 2021 Homecoming Weekend, alongside the 2020 recipients.
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Announcements
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Dr. Kyle Carter, MD’11, was awarded the PARO Clinical Teaching Award.
Dr. Teresa Chan, MD’08, received an Ian Stiell Researcher of the Year Award from the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians.
Hailey Dall-Proud, BMSc'20, was the global winner of the Undergraduate Awards in the Medical Sciences category.
Sajjad Fazel, MPH’18, was featured on one of Tim Hortons Hero Cups, honouring frontline workers for their dedication.
Dr. Brian Feagan, MD’83, was named to the Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list by Clarivate, identifying researchers who have demonstrated significant influence in their chosen fields.
Dr. Amit Garg, resident alumnus, was named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Dr. Carol Herbert, former Dean was appointed to the Order of Canada, honouring her contributions to clinical and academic medicine.
Dr. Les Kalman, DDS’99, was appointed Academic Lead, Continuing Dental Education at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.
Dr. Christie MacDonald, resident alumna, was celebrated by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians for her exceptional leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Mona Orady, MD’01, has been appointed Vice President for The Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons.
Grace Parraga, MSc’86, was named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Sukhmeet Sachal, MPH’18, is leading a community outreach initiative that provides COVID-19 safety education at gurdwaras in Surrey, BC.
Dr. Ali Tassi, MClD’07, was appointed Assistant Dean, Postgraduate Dental Education at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.
Shawn Whitehead, PhD’05, was awarded a Premier Research Grant from the Alzheimer Foundation London and Middlesex.
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In memoriam
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Dr. Wesley Dunn, founding Dean of Dentistry, passed away on November 15 at the age of 96. His leadership led to the growth and success of the dental faculty and instilled an ongoing tradition of exceptional mentorship, community and enterprise.
Dr. Paul Harding, Professor Emeritus, passed away on September 28. He is considered the father of neonatal research in Canada and will be remembered for his dedication and leadership as a clinical researcher.
Dr. Jack McLister, DDS’75, passed away on October 10. He was a faculty member with Schulich Dentistry for close to four decades and will be remembered for his commitment to students and patients in the undergraduate clinic.
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