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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...
London Health Research Day highlights science communication
LONDON, ON - Can a urine test one day help diagnose prostate cancer? What role does estrogen play in severe asthma in women? These questions, along with hundreds more are being investigated by medical students, graduate trainees and postdoctoral scholars at Lawson Health Research Institute and at
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...
2019 Lawson Impact Awards Recipients
Scientist of the Year Award Dr. Guido Filler Dr. Guido Filler is considered a leader in the fields of paediatric nephrology and clinical pharmacology, and world expert in measuring kidney function. Dr. Filler has extensively studied the use of cystatin C, a new and superior marker for measuring how
Lawson to celebrate research making an impact on health care, locally and globally
LONDON, ON – Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) will celebrate innovative research making a difference to health care at their sixth annual Lawson Impact Awards on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The event acknowledges the unique accomplishments of Lawson’s scientists, staff, trainees, and industry
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...
Demonstration of Health Technologies Fund (HTF) Project with Lawson Health Research Institute and InputHealth
LONDON, February 5, 2019 – Lawson Health Research Institute and InputHealth will be announcing a new healthcare technology that aims to improve access and experience of mental healthcare for youth through remote virtual care. The presentation will take place at Parkwood Institute, Mental Health Care
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.