A team of researchers led by Professor Eric J. Arts is gearing up for clinical trials of their London-made biotherapeutic. The team's new study shows the shot can effectively ‘shock and kill’ latent HIV reservoirs in those living with chronic HIV.

April 2024

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Researchers a step closer to a cure for HIV

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A team of researchers led by Professor Eric J. Arts is gearing up for clinical trials of their London-made biotherapeutic. The team's new study shows the shot can effectively ‘shock and kill’ latent HIV reservoirs in those living with chronic HIV.

 

Highlights

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Celebrating the pioneering women who pursued their medical dreams

Dr. Marie Jeanne Ferrari, BA’55, MD’59, may be a reluctant pioneer, but she stands as an example to a new generation of women in medicine who recognize her contributions.

 

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Next-generation 3D imaging has potential to revolutionize shoulder replacement surgery

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. George Athwal and his team are the first in Canada and second in the world to use advanced 3D imaging in shoulder replacement surgery.

 

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Staff and students taking critical roles in enhancing the Black experience on campus

Staff, faculty and students are playing major roles in two recently-funded initiatives designed to make Western University a more welcoming place for current and future Black staff, faculty and students.

 

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Over $7.5 million in funding sets stage for major innovations in translational research

Funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation will bolster the School’s research strength in biotherapeutics and enable researchers to better understand brain function in health and disease.

 

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Celebrating our students

At the age of 24, Jennifer Guo, is a Naval Warfare Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy and the only student in Canada studying in a program that will equip her to be both a dentist and a scientist.

 

Alumni in the News

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Spin-off secures over $2M in seed funding for cancer care robotics system
A medical technology startup by Schulich alumnus, supported by WORLDiscoveries, received funding to develop a robotics system that improves lymph node detection in colorectal cancer tissues... Read more

In the news

The Dose

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What's the least I can do?

Sport medicine physician Dr. Jane Thornton outlines global exercise guidelines, while explaining why short bursts of physical activity are often enough to help us keep active.

BBC Radio

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Playing mind games

Can video games unlock new insights into the link between physical and cognitive health? Adrian Owen, PhD, discusses his new study in collaboration with the Manchester Science Festival on BBC Inside Science (timestamp 16:03).

CTV - The Social

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Climate mental health crisis

Is climate distress impacting children's mental and physical health? Dr. Anna Gunz joined CTV's The SOCIAL to discuss ways to address the impact of climate change on children's mental and physical well-being.

CTV News Toronto

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Lasting impacts of vaping

What are the neurotoxic effects of nicotine on the teen brain? Professor Steven Laviolette, PhD, joined CTV News to discuss his team's research on the impact of nicotine intake via vapes & their search for interventions.

Celebrating your achievements

Congratulations to our alumni who continue to make great strides and advancements in their communities. To learn about what Schulich Medicine & Dentistry alumni are doing, visit the alumni website...Visit here.

Upcoming events

Save the date and register for the following alumni events!

London Health Research Day (LHRD) Public Lecture
Mark Daley, PhD, Chief AI Officer at Western
How will AI change us? Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.

Monday, May 6, 2024
Health Sciences Building room 40 (HSB40), Western University
London, Canada
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Register online

Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays (in Detroit)

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Comerica Park
Detroit, USA
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register online

HEAL 2024: Healthcare Enhanced by AI & Learning Conference
Hosted by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Continuing Professional Development

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Brescia Campus at Western University
London, Canada
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Register online

Cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays with Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Alumni

Friday, June 28, 2024
Roger's Centre
Toronto, Canada
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Register online

Homecoming 2024 - Save the date

Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Western University
London, Canada
Reserve your hotels

Pathways to Health: Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness
Hosted by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Continuing Professional Development

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
London, Canada
Registration and further details coming soon

The impact of giving

Breaking down barriers on the path to better care

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Transplant rejection – when the recipient’s body doesn’t accept a new organ and tries to destroy it – is a risk for all transplant patients. Determining how the body’s immune response influences graft and transplant rejection is the research focus of the inaugural Andrew Lazarovits Chair, Dr. Alp Sener.

The new clinician-scientist position honouring Lazarovits is funded by Lawson Health Research Institute and London Health Sciences Centre, matched by Western, for a total of $3 million... Read more

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