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Epidemiology expert available to comment on standardized proof of vaccination for travel
Western University epidemiologist Dr. Saverio Stranges says he is in full support of the newly announced Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for international travel. “This is the only option to increase international mobility in the safest possible fashion,” says...
Study aims to visualize invisible injury
Researchers to use MRI to pinpoint moral injury effects in brains of health-care workers.
Children’s screen time surged during pandemic
Children have been spending almost triple the recommended amount of screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Western-led study.
Meteor experts looking for public assistance following meteorite crash in southeastern BC
Western meteorite experts are seeking video footage that may have captured a fireball passing through the sky over SE British Columbia on October 3, 2021.
New study explores transgender youth experiences in Canada
Trans Youth CAN! explores the medical, social and family contexts of trans youth seeking gender-affirming care in Canada. The study followed youth and their families over a two-year period from their first clinic visit, and includes youth referred to ten Canadian clinical sites for medical care that can put a hold on puberty.
Open-source hardware expert champions the future of recyclables and 3D printing
An expert in open-source hardware, 3D printing and solar power technology, Joshua Pearce is Western’s John M. Thompson Chair in Information Technology and Innovation.
Social media expert available to comment on YouTube ban of anti-vaccine information
Anabel Quan-Haase, Western’s Rogers Chair in Studies in Journalism and New Information Technology, is available to media for comment on YouTube ban of anti-vaccine information.
New patch could give new life to weak heart
A new ultra-flexible cardiac patch may one day be used to restore function to a damaged heart following a cardiac arrest.
Research refutes bilingual advantage in children
Western neuroscientists show bilingual advantage in children is propped up by weak evidence and bias in the reporting of scientific findings.
Leaders’ debates ‘unusually important’ to election due to COVID-19 pandemic
Cristine de Clercy, an associate professor in Western’s department of political science, is available to media for comment on the leaders’ debates.
Global and domestic policy failure lead to third school year of uncertainty
The world is entering a third school year of uncertainty, and potential disruption. This is a global and domestic policy failure, says a Western education expert.