Dentistry - Press Releases | Health and Medicine
State of Our Health, GIS Mapping and War Correspondent
University of Western Ontario | November 13, 2006
The following items from The University of Western Ontario may be OF INTEREST....[continue]
Western medical graduate selected to head WHO
University of Western Ontario | November 8, 2006
Dr. Margaret Chan of China was selected today by the executive board of the World Health Organization for the post of Director-General....[continue]
SOUP UP YOUR SMILE… A HEALTHY SMILE FOR A HEALTHY LIFE
University of Manitoba | October 23, 2006
Second year dental hygiene students plan to make a difference during their 5th Annual Soup Up Your Smile outreach event. Using interactive displays, the students will share important oral health messages with inner city patrons at Siloam Mission on Oct. 24, 2006 and with adult ESL and Literacy students at The University of Manitoba Brodie Center on Oct. 26, 2006....[continue]
Students learn about teamwork at first interprofessional education event
University of Toronto | October 18, 2006
A new way to look at health science education...[continue]
CLINICAL TRIALS NEXT FOR HIV/AIDS VACCINE; KOREAN BIOTECH COMPANY MAKING IT HAPPEN
University of Western Ontario | October 17, 2006
An HIV/AIDS vaccine developed by Dr. Yong Kang, a virology professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario is being readied for clinical trial. Kang's vaccine could be available for therapeutic use within three years and for use as a preventive vaccine within the next six years....[continue]
$10.4 Million for Health Research in London
University of Western Ontario | October 16, 2006
A physical therapy professor at The University of Western Ontario has been awarded a $925,000 operating grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to study cerebral palsy....[continue]
Dal Grants Honorary Degrees to Three Exceptional Canadians
Dalhousie University | October 16, 2006
During fall convocation ceremonies, October 21st and 22nd, 2006, Dalhousie University will award honorary degrees to three prominent Canadians in recognition of their significant accomplishments....[continue]
Office of interprofessional education to enhance interdisciplinary learning
University of Toronto | October 6, 2006
Lessons in co-operation...[continue]
$25 million commitment to U of A includes largest ever one-time gift to a Canadian pharmacy school
University of Alberta | October 6, 2006
The Katz Group-Rexall Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research to open in 2008...[continue]
Young Ismaili Muslims embrace Canadian values
Simon Fraser University | September 19, 2006
Canadian-born Ismaili Muslims strongly identify with Canadian values of multiculturalism and feel at ease practising their religion in Canada, according to a Simon Fraser University study....[continue]
Arthritis Month "Of Interest"
University of Western Ontario | September 18, 2006
Arthritis affects more than four million Canadians and is the leading cause of disability in Canada today, side-lining approximately 600,000 people....[continue]
Million Dollar Gift to Aid Research
University of Western Ontario | September 7, 2006
Newly renovated laboratories at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario are making it easier for scientists to conduct their research thanks to a million dollar donation from Mitchell Baran, owner and Chairman of the Trudell Medical Group, his wife Kathryn and their four children, George, Matthew, Kristen and Danielle....[continue]
Doctor Shortage Grows for Aging Baby Boomers
University of Western Ontario | September 5, 2006
A Canadian study indicates doctors who practice geriatric medicine (GM) are going to be in short supply when baby boomers are going to need them most, if something isn't done soon to address the shortfall....[continue]
MEDIA ADVISORY for Thursday September 7, 2006
University of Western Ontario | September 5, 2006
Announcement of a significant donation by a London family known for their health care business locally, nationally and internationally....[continue]
CAN’T QUITE PUT YOUR FINGER ON THE PROBLEM? BE AN ORTHODONTICS PATIENT
University of Manitoba | August 29, 2006
New biometric technology allows patients to "sign in" with their fingerprints when they show up for appointments....[continue]
WHITE COAT CEREMONY FOR FUTURE DOCTORS
University of Western Ontario | August 28, 2006
It's a four year journey that starts with a white coat and ends with a graduation gown....[continue]
Demand for a UBC Education Increases: 12,100 Fresh Faces Expected at UBC this Fall
University of British Columbia | August 28, 2006
A substantial increase in applications for a University of British Columbia education means 12,100 new students will begin classes on Sept. 5, including a doubling of new student enrollment at UBC Okanagan....[continue]
McGill Athletics sets national record with 147 Academic All-Canadians
McGill University | August 22, 2006
McGill University established a Canadian record for academic prowess among its intercollegiate sports programs in the 2005-06 school year....[continue]
McGill Athletics sets national record with 147 Academic All-Canadians
McGill University | August 22, 2006
McGill University established a Canadian record for academic prowess among its intercollegiate sports programs in the 2005-06 school year....[continue]
Study Reveals Why People with Diabetes Get More Infections
University of Western Ontario | July 24, 2006
Researchers at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario have gained important new insight into why people with diabetes are at greater risk of developing recurrent infections and complications following seemingly mild infections....[continue]
Canada's Leading Researchers Recognized
University of Western Ontario | July 19, 2006
Three researchers at The University of Western Ontario were named new recipients of one of the nation's most prestigious research awards this morning for their studies of energy markets, cell death and skill development. Canada Research Chairs (CRC) recognize researchers seen as leaders in their respective fields of study....[continue]
GROUNDBREAKING FOR APOTEX CENTRE – THE NEW HOME FOR THE FACULTY OF PHARMACY
University of Manitoba | June 27, 2006
Ground has been broken for Apotex Centre, the new home of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Bannatyne Campus of the University of Manitoba....[continue]
New Lab at Western Tackling Tainted Groundwater
University of Western Ontario | June 22, 2006
A new research facility at The University of Western Ontario will help researchers make groundwater safer through the use of technologies developed on the nanoscale - or one billionth of a metre in size....[continue]
Alberta Veterinary Research Institute launched
University of Calgary | June 16, 2006
Researchers attack global disease to protect public and animal health...[continue]
London Imaging Discovery Forum
University of Western Ontario | June 15, 2006
Helping astronauts use diagnostic ultrasound in microgravity is just one of the research presentations being made Saturday, June 17 at the first annual London Imaging Discovery (LID) Forum....[continue]
Western's Communications and Public Affairs Team Recognized
University of Western Ontario | June 12, 2006
The Department of Communications and Public Affairs at The University of Western Ontario is receiving international and national recognition for its work....[continue]
Largest graduating class for spring convocation
University of Alberta | June 8, 2006
More than 6,400 students will make history during spring convocation ceremonies when the University of Alberta celebrates its largest ever graduating class....[continue]
Future Doctors Experience Rural Medicine
University of Western Ontario | May 31, 2006
One week could have a life-long impact for 133 medical students at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario....[continue]
2,966 GRADUATES TO RECEIVE PARCHMENT AT SPRING CONVOCATION
University of Manitoba | May 30, 2006
The University of Manitoba will confer degrees, diplomas and certificates on 2,966 graduates during five sessions of its 2006 Spring convocation....[continue]
Congratulations to Brandon University’s Spring 2006 graduates!
Brandon University | May 29, 2006
On Saturday, May 27th, Brandon University held its 2006 Spring Convocation at the Keystone Centre Main Arena in Brandon....[continue]
University of Alberta and Capital Health launch Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
University of Alberta | May 25, 2006
Stollery, Royal Alexandra Foundations commit $37 million to support new facilities, researchers...[continue]
University of Alberta and Capital Health launch Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
University of Alberta | May 25, 2006
Stollery, Royal Alexandra Foundations commit $37 million to support new facilities, researchers...[continue]
University of Alberta and Capital Health launch Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
University of Alberta | May 24, 2006
Stollery, Royal Alexandra Foundations commit $37 million to support new facilities, researchers...[continue]
University of Alberta and Capital Health launch Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
University of Alberta | May 24, 2006
Stollery, Royal Alexandra Foundations commit $37 million to support new facilities, researchers...[continue]
U of S Spring Convocation Ceremonies Held May 23 - 25
University of Saskatchewan | May 18, 2006
The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer 2,800 degrees, diplomas and certificates at the annual Spring Convocation May 23-25 at TCU Place (formerly the Centennial Auditorium) in Saskatoon....[continue]
Drinking and Driving Fatalities Rise Over Summer
University of Western Ontario | May 18, 2006
Canada Road Safety Week is May 16 to 22. The Department of Communications & Public Affairs at The University of Western Ontario is providing the following contact to assist those covering drinking and driving related stories this long weekend....[continue]
Convocation for Meds Class of 2006
University of Western Ontario | May 17, 2006
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be graduating 134 new Doctors of Medicine on Friday, May 19, including two who will also be getting an Engineering Degree....[continue]
Of Interest
University of Western Ontario | May 17, 2006
When the long-time Editor-in-chief of the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) was fired in February, it sparked an outcry over editorial freedom and integrity....[continue]
20 Years of Studying Family Medicine
University of Western Ontario | May 15, 2006
The Centre for Studies in Family Medicine (CSFM) celebrates 20 years ofsuccess....[continue]
Students Discover" Health Sciences
University of Western Ontario | May 11, 2006
On Friday, May 12, high school students from throughout southwestern Ontario will have the opportunity to sample some of the many health sciences career options available at the Pfizer Canada Discovery Day in Health Sciences....[continue]
