Health misinformation is no longer just an online nuisance – it's a public health crisis.
Faculty, students and alumni at #SchulichMedDent are leading a determined resistance. "We have to get engaged in the battle zone."
Read more in Rapport Magazine: www.schulich.uwo.ca/rapport/2025...
Faculty, students and alumni at #SchulichMedDent are leading a determined resistance. "We have to get engaged in the battle zone."
Read more in Rapport Magazine: www.schulich.uwo.ca/rapport/2025...
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Health misinformation is no longer just an online nuisance – it's a public health crisis.
Faculty, students and alumni at #SchulichMedDent are leading a determined resistance. "We have to get engaged in the battle zone."
Read more in Rapport Magazine: www.schulich.uwo.ca/rapport/2025...
Faculty, students and alumni at #SchulichMedDent are leading a determined resistance. "We have to get engaged in the battle zone."
Read more in Rapport Magazine: www.schulich.uwo.ca/rapport/2025...
The world’s biggest #dementia conference returned to Canada after nearly a decade. 🇨🇦
Western’s Jane Rylett, #SchulichMedDent prof and CIHR Institute of Aging scientific director, spoke with The Globe and Mail about the progress and significance of this event.
Western’s Jane Rylett, #SchulichMedDent prof and CIHR Institute of Aging scientific director, spoke with The Globe and Mail about the progress and significance of this event.
Canada is hosting the world’s biggest dementia conference for the first time in a decade. What’s changed since then?
CIHR Institute of Aging’s scientific director announces new Canadian funding and discusses where the research is headed
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August 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The world’s biggest #dementia conference returned to Canada after nearly a decade. 🇨🇦
Western’s Jane Rylett, #SchulichMedDent prof and CIHR Institute of Aging scientific director, spoke with The Globe and Mail about the progress and significance of this event.
Western’s Jane Rylett, #SchulichMedDent prof and CIHR Institute of Aging scientific director, spoke with The Globe and Mail about the progress and significance of this event.
#WesternU professor Adrian Owen is featured in the June issue of @theatlantic.com for his work using fMRI to detect “covert awareness” in patients with severe brain injuries – challenging assumptions about cognition and consciousness. #SchulichMedDent
The Mother Who Never Stopped Believing Her Son Was Still There
For decades, Eve Baer remained convinced that her son, unresponsive after a severe brain injury, was still conscious. Science eventually proved her right.
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June 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#WesternU professor Adrian Owen is featured in the June issue of @theatlantic.com for his work using fMRI to detect “covert awareness” in patients with severe brain injuries – challenging assumptions about cognition and consciousness. #SchulichMedDent
Scientists from #WesternU and the Schmidt Initiative for Long Covid (SILC) are leading a new global clinical trial to test existing drugs as potential treatments for long COVID, aiming to help patients around the world. #SchulichMedDent @schmidtinitiative.bsky.social
Global clinical trial to test existing drugs as long COVID treatments
Western and Schmidt Initiative for Long Covid will test two existing drugs as treatments for long COVID in a clinical trial with patients worldwide.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Scientists from #WesternU and the Schmidt Initiative for Long Covid (SILC) are leading a new global clinical trial to test existing drugs as potential treatments for long COVID, aiming to help patients around the world. #SchulichMedDent @schmidtinitiative.bsky.social
#WesternU prof Dr. Brian Rotenberg joined @cnn.com to talk about his latest research looking at why mouth tape might not be the dream solution for achieving better sleep and why people should be more cautious when jumping on this trend. #SchulichMedDent
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June 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
#WesternU prof Dr. Brian Rotenberg joined @cnn.com to talk about his latest research looking at why mouth tape might not be the dream solution for achieving better sleep and why people should be more cautious when jumping on this trend. #SchulichMedDent
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Why do some drugs cause hallucinations and others don’t, even when they act on the same part of the brain? 🤔🧠 A research team including #SchulichMedDent prof Peter Chidiac will explore new compounds that may offer the benefits of psychedelics in mental health - minus the hallucinations. #WesternU
New project investigates psychedelics for mental health - Western News
Western prof Peter Chidiac will test new experimental compounds that could offer the potential benefit of psychedelics for mental health treatment.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Why do some drugs cause hallucinations and others don’t, even when they act on the same part of the brain? 🤔🧠 A research team including #SchulichMedDent prof Peter Chidiac will explore new compounds that may offer the benefits of psychedelics in mental health - minus the hallucinations. #WesternU
A new clinical trial from #SchulichMedDent and @lhscri.bsky.social is exploring whether a dialysis filter designed to remove more waste from the blood could help extend the lives of patients with kidney failure. news.westernu.ca/2025/09/dial...
Clinical trial could help people with kidney failure live longer
Five-year multicentre randomized trial will include up to 4,800 patients across more than 100 dialysis units in Canada
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September 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A new clinical trial from #SchulichMedDent and @lhscri.bsky.social is exploring whether a dialysis filter designed to remove more waste from the blood could help extend the lives of patients with kidney failure. news.westernu.ca/2025/09/dial...
“It’s a special way for us to connect with the #LdnOnt community and give back.” - Kerry Hu, a #SchulichMedDent student who leads #WesternU's chapter of GlamourGals, a non-profit building intergenerational connections through complimentary beauty care.
Schulich chapter of GlamourGals connects with seniors - Western News
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry students are part of GlamourGals, a non-profit building intergenerational connections through complimentary beauty care.
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April 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“It’s a special way for us to connect with the #LdnOnt community and give back.” - Kerry Hu, a #SchulichMedDent student who leads #WesternU's chapter of GlamourGals, a non-profit building intergenerational connections through complimentary beauty care.
#WesternU is launching a new undergraduate program in public health.
Developed by #SchulichMedDent and the Faculty of Health Sciences, it brings together training in biomedical science, health systems and policy.
“Students need an understanding that stretches from cells to society."
@westernu.ca
Developed by #SchulichMedDent and the Faculty of Health Sciences, it brings together training in biomedical science, health systems and policy.
“Students need an understanding that stretches from cells to society."
@westernu.ca
Western launches new undergraduate program in public health - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University
The specialization brings together advanced training in biomedical science, health systems and policy.
www.schulich.uwo.ca
February 17, 2026 at 8:13 PM
#WesternU is launching a new undergraduate program in public health.
Developed by #SchulichMedDent and the Faculty of Health Sciences, it brings together training in biomedical science, health systems and policy.
“Students need an understanding that stretches from cells to society."
@westernu.ca
Developed by #SchulichMedDent and the Faculty of Health Sciences, it brings together training in biomedical science, health systems and policy.
“Students need an understanding that stretches from cells to society."
@westernu.ca
Dr. Catherine Hansen, women's health expert and #SchulichMedDent grad, shared insights on life, medicine and what it was like to send her husband, astronaut Jeremy Hansen, to the moon aboard the #ArtemisII mission.
Read the Western News Q&A. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social
Read the Western News Q&A. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social
Schulich alum Dr. Catherine Hansen reflects on Artemis II - Western News
Western Medicine alum Dr. Catherine Hansen reflects on her family’s Artemis II mission and her work supporting midlife and menopause care across Canada.
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June 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Dr. Catherine Hansen, women's health expert and #SchulichMedDent grad, shared insights on life, medicine and what it was like to send her husband, astronaut Jeremy Hansen, to the moon aboard the #ArtemisII mission.
Read the Western News Q&A. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social
Read the Western News Q&A. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social
Five #SchulichMedDent students are doing their clerkship - a clinical placement in the third year of the MD program - in #SarniaLambton this year thanks to a long-standing partnership with Bluewater Health. #WesternU
Medical students learn and serve in Sarnia-Lambton - Western News
Sarnia-Lambton clerkship program, partnership between Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Bluewater Health, connects students with local physicians.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Five #SchulichMedDent students are doing their clerkship - a clinical placement in the third year of the MD program - in #SarniaLambton this year thanks to a long-standing partnership with Bluewater Health. #WesternU
A new @popsci.com article highlights research led by #SchulichMedDent prof Dr. Brian Rotenberg cautioning against the viral trend of mouth taping. A review paper led by Rotenberg and his team found little benefit, and potential risks for some. #WesternU
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Don't tape your mouth before bed
New research confirms the health hack can be dangerous.
www.popsci.com
May 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A new @popsci.com article highlights research led by #SchulichMedDent prof Dr. Brian Rotenberg cautioning against the viral trend of mouth taping. A review paper led by Rotenberg and his team found little benefit, and potential risks for some. #WesternU
www.popsci.com/health/is-mo...
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New funding from @genomecanada.ca and @ontariogenomics.bsky.social is accelerating gene-editing innovation at #SchulichMedDent.
Working with biotechnology company Specific Biologics, researchers are using machine learning to shorten timelines and fast-track the path to new therapies.
Working with biotechnology company Specific Biologics, researchers are using machine learning to shorten timelines and fast-track the path to new therapies.
New funding advances precision gene-editing technology - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University
Genome Canada and Ontario Genomics investment will accelerate tools developed through academic-industry partnership.
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April 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
New funding from @genomecanada.ca and @ontariogenomics.bsky.social is accelerating gene-editing innovation at #SchulichMedDent.
Working with biotechnology company Specific Biologics, researchers are using machine learning to shorten timelines and fast-track the path to new therapies.
Working with biotechnology company Specific Biologics, researchers are using machine learning to shorten timelines and fast-track the path to new therapies.
Three #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.
Congratulations to Mansour Haeryfar, Nicole Redvers and Victor Yang. Their election recognizes significant contributions to vaccine effectiveness, Indigenous planetary health and spinal surgery.
Three researchers awarded fellowships in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University
New CAHS Fellows recognized for advancing knowledge, improving health and shaping healthier societies.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Three #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.
Congratulations to Mansour Haeryfar, Nicole Redvers and Victor Yang. Their election recognizes significant contributions to vaccine effectiveness, Indigenous planetary health and spinal surgery.
Whether the culprit is tree pollen, grass or ragweed, seasonal allergies affect about 25% of Canadians. #SchulichMedDent professor Dr. Samira Jeimy explains why symptoms differ from year to year, and how pollution can make things worse.
@schulichmeddent.bsky.social
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Expert explainer: Everything you need to know about seasonal allergies -
Schulich professor Dr. Samira Jeimy is an expert in clinical allergy and immunology explains how to ease spring and seasonal allergies.
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May 9, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Whether the culprit is tree pollen, grass or ragweed, seasonal allergies affect about 25% of Canadians. #SchulichMedDent professor Dr. Samira Jeimy explains why symptoms differ from year to year, and how pollution can make things worse.
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#WesternU opened possibilities and ignited a passion for research in Arezo Azizi. Already a familiar face in the research labs #SchulichMedDent, the first-year student is now unlocking her potential for a career in biomedical sciences.
Biomedical science future opens with hands-on learning - Western News
First-year student discovers new opportunities in biomedical science through hands-on learning, mentorship and integrated science at Schulich and Western
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September 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#WesternU opened possibilities and ignited a passion for research in Arezo Azizi. Already a familiar face in the research labs #SchulichMedDent, the first-year student is now unlocking her potential for a career in biomedical sciences.
Congratulations to #SchulichMedDent researchers awarded new #CIHR funding for projects spanning health systems, neuroscience and cancer biology.
One of the funded projects, led by Maria Mathews, PhD, examines how business and compensation models shape the family physician workforce in Canada.
One of the funded projects, led by Maria Mathews, PhD, examines how business and compensation models shape the family physician workforce in Canada.
Family physician workforce, stress and cancer biology among newly funded health research projects - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University
Federal investment will advance discovery and applied science across the health research spectrum.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Congratulations to #SchulichMedDent researchers awarded new #CIHR funding for projects spanning health systems, neuroscience and cancer biology.
One of the funded projects, led by Maria Mathews, PhD, examines how business and compensation models shape the family physician workforce in Canada.
One of the funded projects, led by Maria Mathews, PhD, examines how business and compensation models shape the family physician workforce in Canada.
As part of #ResidentAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating the 830 resident doctors at #SchulichMedDent who are learning and caring for patients across Southwestern Ontario.
Thank you for the impact you make every day.
Thank you for the impact you make every day.
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
As part of #ResidentAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating the 830 resident doctors at #SchulichMedDent who are learning and caring for patients across Southwestern Ontario.
Thank you for the impact you make every day.
Thank you for the impact you make every day.
Dr. Stephen Lord is giving a talk on “The Role of Exercise on Cognition and Falls”🧠on April 11, 2025, at Parkwood Institute!
🔗Register: bit.ly/3QHzmMe
📺Can’t attend in person? virtual details coming soon!
#SchulichMedDent#BrainHealth#Neuroscience
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🔗Register: bit.ly/3QHzmMe
📺Can’t attend in person? virtual details coming soon!
#SchulichMedDent#BrainHealth#Neuroscience
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March 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Dr. Stephen Lord is giving a talk on “The Role of Exercise on Cognition and Falls”🧠on April 11, 2025, at Parkwood Institute!
🔗Register: bit.ly/3QHzmMe
📺Can’t attend in person? virtual details coming soon!
#SchulichMedDent#BrainHealth#Neuroscience
@ccna-ccnv.bsky.social @schulichmeddent.bsky.social
🔗Register: bit.ly/3QHzmMe
📺Can’t attend in person? virtual details coming soon!
#SchulichMedDent#BrainHealth#Neuroscience
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Not only is there a lack of evidence to support #MouthTaping, but the viral trend could also make sleep-disordered breathing worse, according to a new paper by #SchulichMedDent prof Dr. Brian Rotenberg and his team. news.westernu.ca/2025/05/mout... #WesternU
No evidence for viral mouth taping trend, Western sleep expert says
New study from Western professor examines whether there is any scientific evidence to back up the social media trend of 'mouth taping' during sleep.
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May 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Not only is there a lack of evidence to support #MouthTaping, but the viral trend could also make sleep-disordered breathing worse, according to a new paper by #SchulichMedDent prof Dr. Brian Rotenberg and his team. news.westernu.ca/2025/05/mout... #WesternU
Osteoarthritis isn’t ‘wear and tear’, and running doesn’t cause it. In fact, exercise can help improve pain and maintain function. @stjosephslondon @SchulichMedDent @ArthritisSoc @janetbirdope goodtimes.ca/managing-ost...
January 10, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Osteoarthritis isn’t ‘wear and tear’, and running doesn’t cause it. In fact, exercise can help improve pain and maintain function. @stjosephslondon @SchulichMedDent @ArthritisSoc @janetbirdope goodtimes.ca/managing-ost...
Balance starts worsening around age 40. But you don’t have to take that lying down. What to know. @UBCnews @WesternU @stjosephslondon @SchulichMedDent @lawsonresearch 40 or over?https://tinyurl.com/333p4ymh
November 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Balance starts worsening around age 40. But you don’t have to take that lying down. What to know. @UBCnews @WesternU @stjosephslondon @SchulichMedDent @lawsonresearch 40 or over?https://tinyurl.com/333p4ymh
Shaking hands? Could be essential tremor, which is 8 times more common than Parkinson’s disease. @SchulichMedDent @WesternU @LHSCCanada @DrAlfonoFasano @KBI_UHN @CRANIA_Toronto @KITE_UHN @uoftmedicine @UHN goodtimes.ca/understandin...
September 28, 2023 at 5:33 PM
Shaking hands? Could be essential tremor, which is 8 times more common than Parkinson’s disease. @SchulichMedDent @WesternU @LHSCCanada @DrAlfonoFasano @KBI_UHN @CRANIA_Toronto @KITE_UHN @uoftmedicine @UHN goodtimes.ca/understandin...
🏆Congratulations to the nominees for Best Issue at the #NMA26: #B2B26!
2025, Nations
Spring 2025 & Summer 2025 @queensureview
2025 Rapport Magazine @SchulichMedDent
Spring/Summer 2025 & Fall/Winter 2025 @westernuAlumni
Full list: zurl.co/UxRAj
2025, Nations
Spring 2025 & Summer 2025 @queensureview
2025 Rapport Magazine @SchulichMedDent
Spring/Summer 2025 & Fall/Winter 2025 @westernuAlumni
Full list: zurl.co/UxRAj
April 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
🏆Congratulations to the nominees for Best Issue at the #NMA26: #B2B26!
2025, Nations
Spring 2025 & Summer 2025 @queensureview
2025 Rapport Magazine @SchulichMedDent
Spring/Summer 2025 & Fall/Winter 2025 @westernuAlumni
Full list: zurl.co/UxRAj
2025, Nations
Spring 2025 & Summer 2025 @queensureview
2025 Rapport Magazine @SchulichMedDent
Spring/Summer 2025 & Fall/Winter 2025 @westernuAlumni
Full list: zurl.co/UxRAj