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Clinical research participants make medical progress a reality. Clinical research plays a crucial role in advancing medical knowledge. It is the key to improving health and the quality of care received by Ontarians, Canadians and people worldwide. Current clinical trials Visit the following
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Vision: Lawson will be pivotal in preventing the onset and reducing the burden of disease through the acquisition, evaluation and translation of new scientific knowledge Year Established: 2000 Number of Research Personnel: Over 2,060 principal investigators, support staff, volunteers, students and
London Health Research Day
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration London Health Research Day (LHRD) is a partnership between Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University. It is the region’s premier research showcase event, highlighting outstanding research
Scientists
Lawson has over 1,500 people including principal investigators, researchers, technicians, support staff and trainees working at ten sites across London, Ontario. Our scientists undertake more than 500 new clinical trials and partner on over 600 research projects annually. Each year, they publish
Research
Our research expands the continuum of life - from birth to death - and this is reflected in the main research themes. Research at Lawson mirrors the clinical areas of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London.
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New tool to help Multiple Sclerosis patients with mental health challenges
London, Ontario - The use of mindfulness, a type of meditation that focuses on being intensely aware of senses and feelings in the moment, has been shown to have benefits for patients newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), according to findings by a hospital research team from Lawson Health
2020 Media Releases
Genetic testing could personalize care for patients with Crohn’s disease, particularly women December 17, 2020 Study identifies biomarkers that could be used in a quick, inexpensive COVID-19 blood screening tool October 27, 2020 New study to assess pandemic's impact on Canadian Veterans and their
2020 Lawson Impact Awards Recipients
Scientist of the Year Award Dr. Chris McIntyre Dr. Chis McIntyre is a world expert and leader in the fields of nephrology and applied imaging, with focus on cardiac injury due to dialysis. Cardiac stunning, one of the major causes for the development of cardiorenal syndrome type IV, was discovered
New study testing Sudarshan Kriya Yoga breathing technique for improving mental health resilience
LONDON, ON – Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) have launched a study that will compare the efficacy of two innovative programs on improving the mental health and resiliency of frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontline healthcare workers regularly
2019 Media Releases
3D imaging technology could improve outcomes for patients with breast cancer December 19, 2019 Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds December 18, 2019 London researchers first in world to use new device for feeding tube insertion December 16, 2019 Partnership