Media Releases Archives: 2016
Local MPs visit Western to celebrate $66 million federal grant for brain research
September 8, 2016
Western University will welcome Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre and Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London…
New medical technology from Western drives Precision Proteomics launch
September 7, 2016
TORONTO, Ontario – Precision Proteomics, a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company commercializing a novel precision medicine platform, announced its launch today….
Western receives $66 million federal research grant to reduce burden of brain disorders
September 6, 2016
Western University’s BrainsCAN initiative received a substantial $66 million investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) today – the…
Western welcomes students back to London, kicks off O-Week
September 2, 2016
Western University is set to welcome nearly 38,000 students to London in the days ahead as they embark on the…
London researchers warn coffee could adversely affect blood pressure diagnosis and management
August 31, 2016
Researchers in London, Ontario have shown that your morning cup of coffee could be adversely affecting diagnosis and treatment for…
Education experts available for comment on back-to-school anxiety and stress
August 30, 2016
Back-to-school stress affects thousands of students, parents and teachers each year. With one week of summer remaining and school bells…
Western welcomes new Director of Campus Community Police Service
August 29, 2016
Western University announced the appointment today of Daniel Redmond, as Director of its Campus Community Police Service. Redmond, who recently…
New study shows traffic noise can affect brain and learning ability in birds
August 26, 2016
An international study led by researchers at Western University’s Advanced Facility for Avian Research (AFAR) has shown that birds living…
Western Archives comic collection and alumnus Alan Thicke featured at London Comic Con
August 25, 2016
Rare and valuable selections from the Dr. Eddy Smet Comic Book Collection at Western University Archives will be showcased next…
Western University’s MPH Candidates are helping to shape the health of communities worldwide
August 22, 2016
From influencing health outcomes for people and wildlife in Rwanda to helping to understand the impact of a unique health…