Projects examining diabetes, lifelong care programs receive nearly $1.5 million.
Month: February 2023
Western study explores link between neighbourhoods and heart health
New research looks at national health data, community well-being and neighbourhood information to study effects of social environment on cardiovascular health
Experts available to speak on the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
February 24 marks one year since Russia’s escalation of its war on Ukraine with a full-scale invasion. The following experts have been providing insight on the conflict since it began and are available to media for comment. Oleksa Drachewych Assistant Professor,...
Experts available to speak on final report on use of the Emergencies Act
Western University has the following experts available to speak on the Public Order Emergency Commission’s final report on the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act, which is set to be released today: Howard Ramos Professor and Chair of the Department of...
Study shows peer support can help consumers break out of debt cycle
Ivey prof leads analysis of how social stigma affects continued indebtedness
Mapping the stories of formerly enslaved Black Londoners focus of new research
Interactive website to document histories of individuals who fled slavery in the U.S. and settled in the Forest City
Exploring partner belief systems and the health of relationships
How does a seemingly healthy romantic relationship become dissatisfying over time and what can be done to intervene? “We all have a belief system about ourselves, but we also develop belief systems with our partners that act as a filter and guide the way we interpret...
Experts available to comment on topics related to the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkiye and Syria, Western University has the following experts available to provide insight and context on a range of topics from earthquake risk management and disaster safety to delivery of aid in affected areas....
Northern Tornadoes Project confirms 117 tornadoes for Canada in 2022
NTP researchers conducted 447 severe weather investigations using satellites, aircraft, drones and ground surveys and confirmed 117 for 2022.
Experts available ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Western University has the following experts available to speak on their areas of research and the importance of inspiring young women and girls to pursue education and careers in the sciences....
New EEG procedure accurately measures distress caused by tinnitus
New EEG testing procedure for tinnitus (ringing in the ears), led by physics professor Andrea Soddu, described in the journal Brain Communications.