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Therapeutic seizure for depression: The positive and not so positive effects
You are invited to the second in a series of Research Bites. These informative and interactive talks focus on specific illnesses, their prevention and related research being conducted by researchers in London, Ontario. Topic: Therapeutic seizure for depression: The positive and not so positive...
Gait & Brain Seminar Series - "Falls and Fractures in Cognitively Impaired Populations"
The Gait and Brain Lab is welcoming Professor Tahir Masud from the British Geriatrics Society on Monday, April 29, 2019 @ 2:45 p.m. Professor Tahir Masud is a geriatrician expert in falls and osteoporosis, and current president of the British Geriatric Society. Professor Masud will give a lecture...
LOVE YOUR BUGS! The female microbiome and prevention of disease
Women & their Microbes is proud to host a public event in collaboration with Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington on the female microbiome and prevention of disease on March 7 at 7 p.m. at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre in Hamilton. Let's celebrate women on the eve of International Women's...
Lawson Impact Awards 2019
Mark your calendars and join us in celebration of our scientists, staff and partners at the sixth annual Lawson Impact Awards! Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019 Time: Reception 5:00 p.m., Dinner & Awards 6:00 p.m. Location: London Convention Centre Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-lawson...
Dr. Colleen Hanycz Leadership Lecture Series: Educate a Women, Empower a Nation
In honour of International Women’s Day, as Canada’s only women’s university, Brescia University College proudly invites you to the Dr. Colleen Hanycz Leadership Lecture Series. Educate a Woman, Empower a Nation Featuring keynote address by five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and internationally...
Run for Retina Research
This event is supporting retina research. Half marathon, 10K, 5K and 2.5K course routes that use London’s scenic park system and fitness trails in support of the Ivey Eye Institute. When: Sunday, April 7, 2019 Where: Springbank Gardens For more information, please visit St. Joseph's Health Care...
Running Against Ruptures
This event is raising funds for brain aneurysms research. Did you know, ruptured brain aneurysms account for 3–5% of all new strokes? How about that women, more than men, suffer from brain aneurysms at a ratio of 3:2? It is a devastating medical issue many Canadians face. You are invited to Running...
Dash 4 Dad
This event is supporting prostate cancer research. Did you know that 1 in 7 Canadian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer? These are dads, husbands, sons, brothers or uncles who receive this frightening diagnosis on a daily basis in Canada. This fun and inspiring event at Springbank Gardens take...
London Run for Ovarian Cancer
This event supports ovarian research. Join us on Mother’s Day for the 17th Annual Run for Ovarian Cancer as we raise funds for Ovarian Research at the London Regional Cancer Program. For more information, please visit the London Health Sciences Foundation.
Let's Shake 2019
This event supports Parkinson's Disease Research. Michelangelo Banquet Centre 1555 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton ON Map Tickets $55.00 per person Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Special Guests 4 Course Meal Cash Bar Live Entertainment Featuring Crank, and Matthew Burdett Chris Chambers And...
DocTalks - Managing Persistent Dry Eyes and Why it Matters
Managing Persistent Dry Eyes and Why it Matters Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Rookaya Mather is an ophthalmologist at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute and an associate professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. She will review the current...
DocTalks - How Aging Nerves and Muscles Affect Mobility
How Aging Nerves and Muscles Affect Mobility Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Tim Doherty is the Chair/Chief of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at St. Joseph’s and Western University and a researcher with Lawson Health Research Institute. He will explain...
DocTalks - Combating Food Allergies Using the Body’s Immune System
Combating Food Allergies Using the Body’s Immune System Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Harold Kim is the Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Allergy and Immunology Program. He will explain how certain food allergies can gradually be reduced or eliminated through the process of...
DocTalks - Recovery After Stroke: Retraining the Injured Brain Through Rehabilitation
Recovery After Stroke: Retraining the Injured Brain Through Rehabilitation Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Robert Teasell is the Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Stroke Rehabilitation Program, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Western University and a...
DocTalks - Kidney Stones: From Ancient Times to Modern Practice and Prevention
Kidney Stones: From Ancient Times to Modern Practice and Prevention Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. John Denstedt is a surgeon at St. Joseph’s Hospital and professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. He is also the former Chair/Chief of the...
DocTalks - Beyond Memory: How Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Affect Mental Health
Beyond Memory: How Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Affect Mental Health Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance) Dr. Amer Burhan, associate scientist at Lawson and geriatric neuropsychiatrist at St. Joseph's Health Care London, is an expert in the field of neuropsychiatry. He will discuss...