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Improving health around the world. #SchulichMedDent at #WesternU combines high-impact research with immersive learning experiences in one of Canada’s leading health-care networks.
@schulichmeddent.bsky.socialIn 2024, #SchulichMedDent students founded The Kids Health Shelf, a student-led initiative that brings diverse stories and health education to young readers.
This November, they are donating copies of their fourth book to children in Guyana.
@schulichmeddent.bsky.social“I worry that if we are so quick to outsource to AI, a lot of those important steps in the reasoning process will be lost.” Dr. Benjamin Chin-Yee weighs in on AI and surgery in @nytimes.com.
His research explores how AI and other technologies influence clinical decision-making and patient care.
@schulichmeddent.bsky.socialCongratulations to Hayley Thorpe on receiving the 2026 Young Investigator Grant from @bbrfoundation.bsky.social.
Her research investigates the genetic link between cannabis use and schizophrenia, which could point to potential new treatment targets.
@schulichmeddent.bsky.socialCongratulations to Marlys Koschinsky, PhD, awarded #WesternU's Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research. A globally recognized leader in cardiovascular research, her work has transformed the understanding of lipoprotein(a), a key driver of heart disease.
@westernu.caReposted by @schulichmeddent.bsky.socialToday, Sept 30, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (#NDTR). Established as an official holiday in 2021 in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, NDTR honours the children who never made it home and the Survivors of residential schools.
@westernu.caReposted by @schulichmeddent.bsky.social#WesternU is building a new home for the future of health research. The Bioconvergence Centre will integrate medicine, biology, engineering and advanced technologies, accelerating the path from research breakthroughs to real treatments. #AllinWesternU
@schulichmeddent.bsky.socialCongratulations to Dr. Abbas Jessani, named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2026. He is being recognized for his leadership and work advancing equitable oral health care and community-engaged dental education.
@schulichmeddent.bsky.socialThree #SchulichMedDent researchers have been elected Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Congratulations to Mansour Haeryfar, Nicole Redvers and Victor Yang. Their election recognizes significant contributions to vaccine effectiveness, Indigenous planetary health and spinal surgery.
@westernu.caReposted by @schulichmeddent.bsky.socialWhether you’re returning to campus or just starting your journey as a Mustang, we’re glad you’re here. 💜 Here's to another great year at #WesternU!
@westernu.caReposted by @schulichmeddent.bsky.socialRavi Menon uses ultra-high field MRI technology and a team-based approach to advance MS diagnosis. His work lets doctors see the brain in more detail than ever before, enabling earlier, more accurate diagnosis.
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