Media Releases Archives: 2018

Research uncovers new link between head trauma, CTE and ALS

January 15, 2018

Researchers at Western University have uncovered a unique neurobiological pathway triggered by head trauma which underlies both Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy…

New study from Western Engineering will ‘lessen stress’ on aerospace and nuclear industries  

January 12, 2018

A researcher at Western University has discovered never-before-seen deformation and stress levels in two materials – titanium and zirconium –…

Ontario hub for community-based Indigenous health training launched at Western University

January 11, 2018

Western University has become the hub of a provincial network of Indigenous health training that is both culturally relevant and…

Town Hall with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau coming to Western

January 10, 2018

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will host a town hall meeting at Western University at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, in…

Handover of anesthesia care associated with adverse patient outcomes: study

January 9, 2018

In the operating room, just before surgery begins the last face a patient sees and last voice they hear is…

Sedentary desk jockeys, stand up for your health: Western University study

January 4, 2018

Sit up, stand up, repeat often. Sedentary people can put their prolonged chair-sitting days behind them with a few simple,…