2011-09-22 - Diagnostics Biochem Canada Makes MEDICA Debut
Diagnostics Biochem Canada Inc. (DBC), maker of in vitro diagnostic kits used in research and diagnostic labs world wide, will make its first appearance at MEDICA, the world's largest annual medical trade fair, taking place November 16-19 in Düsseldorf Germany. ...more
2011-09-14 - Could an Apple a Day Keep Sepsis Away?
Sepsis kills more people than breast, colorectal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers combined. Outside of coronary care units, it is the leading cause of mortality in intensive care units. ...more
2011-08-09 - London Life Sciences Researchers Present Treatment for Joint Pain
LONDON, ON – Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting roughly 10% of Canadians. This degradation of the joints is painful and crippling, especially when it affects the knee. ...more
2011-07-20 - Western researchers receive $600,000 to study Prion diseases and Alzheimer's
The University of Western Ontario is one of nine universities which will share 2.9 million dollars in research grants announced by PrioNet Canada (www.prionetcanada.ca) to study Prion diseases and neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's." ...more
2011-07-18 - London Life Sciences Company, Sernova Corp., Granted Australian Patent
Sernova Corp (TSX VENTURE:SVA) is pleased to report that the Australian Patent Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent entitled "Compositions Containing Sertoli Cells and Myoid Cells and Use Thereof in Cellular Transplants." ...more
2011-07-06 - COTI-2 Shows Strong Single Agent Efficacy In Key Risk Reduction Study Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) announced today preliminary results from the first of three key studies in the continued development of COTI-2 based on feedback from prospective licensing partners. ...more
2011-05-19 - Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry graduates 144 new doctors
The University of Western Ontario's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will hold convocation for 144 new physicians Friday, May 20th starting at 9:30 a.m. at Alumni Hall. This marks not only the largest class of medical graduates to date but also the first graduation ceremony for Dean Michael Strong, who took over from Dr. Carol Herbert in July ...more
2011-01-24 - Introducing Technology to Mental Health Care
Patients in London who have a mental illness could soon benefit from "smart" technology thanks to research funding provided by a local Foundation. ...more
2011-01-10 - Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. meeting with prospective COTI-2 partners at biotech showcase
London, Ontario (January 10, 2011): Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. (COTI) (TSX Venture: COT) announced today that representatives of the Company will meet with several prospective partners who have expressed interest in its lead oncology drug candidate COTI-2 at Biotech Showcase. ...more
2010-12-07 - Starting Dialysis Too Early Can Increase Risk Of Death
Patients who are starting dialysis too early are at an increased risk of death, found an article published today in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). ...more
2010-12-07 - Minister Clement Announces Investments to Speed Innovations to the Marketplace
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced that the Harper government is fast-tracking innovations from the lab to the marketplace through grants to five new Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR). ...more
2010-12-07 - Centre for Imaging Technology Commercialization and Research - CITCR
Diagnostic medical imaging using techniques, such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and others, are required to diagnose most diseases, plan therapy and monitor patients' response to therapy as clinical considerations alone are not sufficient. ...more
2010-11-09 - Good Bacteria Just Got Smaller
Researchers at the Canadian Research & Development Centre for Probiotics
Discover Smallest Living Lactic Acid Bacterium ...more
2010-01-14 - IN PROFILE: Derek Cool - MD/PhD student
Dr. Cool. It has a nice ring to it, but that’s not why Derek Cool continues to work on his graduate degree at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. ...more
2009-12-16 - Examining Diabetes Through A New Lens: Scientists at The University of Western Ontario and its research partners, the Lawson Health Research Institute and Robarts Research Institute, received an $11.6 million boost to support medical research efforts...more
2009-11-05 - CSTAR offering medical testing grounds
CSTAR, a branch of the London Health Sciences Centre and affiliated with The University of Western Ontario, has joined forces with Scarborough-based Nucro-Technics to provide pre-clinical research services to international companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries...more
2009-09-24 - CSTAR launchpad for advanced medical device A new anesthesia delivery method, expected to revolutionize health care, plans to use Western-based CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics) as a launching pad in entering the North American market...more
2009-05-13 - Building the economy and reputation through tech transfer
In recent months, I’ve had the opportunity to speak to several audiences – including London’s Chamber of Commerce and the London Economic Development Corporation – about the important role Western plays in contributing to the economy through technology transfer....more
2009-03-21 - London Welcomes $11.6 Million for Medical Research
London, ON - Scientists at The University of Western Ontario and its research partners, the Lawson Health Research Institute and Robarts Research Institute, received an $11.6 million boost to support medical research efforts...more
