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Western Olympics and medical experts available to speak about Tokyo 2020 Games
With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics just days away, the following experts from Western University are available to media for comment.
A journalist looking for subject-matter experts or breaking news stories? A member of the campus community seeking interview tips, or with a story to share? Western’s media relations team is here to help. Please contact us: 519-661-2111 ext. 85165 or media@uwo.ca.
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July 27, 2021A new technique developed at Western University to digitally iron out the wrinkles and folds in one region of the brain may provide researchers a more accurate picture to understand brain disorders.
In-person learning essential for education and well-being of children
July 20, 2021Prachi Srivastava, a global education professor in Western’s Faculty of Education and a co-author of the report, is available to media for comment.
Life-saving snake venom stops bleeding in seconds
July 14, 2021Western University bioengineer and his international collaborators have found a novel use for snake venom: a body tissue ‘super glue’ that can stop life-threatening bleeding in seconds
Health risks from tattoos not just skin deep
July 12, 2021New international study investigates relatively unregulated world of tattoo ink
Body of evidence: New international research offers insight on climate change impact on early humans’ size
July 8, 2021When it comes to human prehistoric ancestors, where they lived had a direct impact on their body mass, but less…
Climate change expert available to media for comment on record-breaking heat temperatures
June 28, 2021Climate scientists like Western’s Gordon McBean have projected that the heatwave that previously occurred once every two decades will occur every three to five years by 2050. McBean is available to media for comment on Canada’s record breaking temperatures.
Climate resilience key in pandemic recovery
June 24, 2021New climate change report led by Gordon McBean highlights next steps for Canadian communities post COVID-19. McBean is a long-standing contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, an organization that was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore in 2007.
