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For Dr. Armen Parsyan, clinical practice and scientific research are equally important components of his career. This Armenia-born clinician-researcher studied at Boston University, Harvard University, the University of Cambridge, McGill University and the University of Toronto before landing at...

“The thing about spasticity is that if you've ever been in long term care, you've definitely seen it. You may not have known what it is, but you've seen it before,” says Amanda McIntyre, professor and nursing scientist, about the focus of her current study at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long...

The 2025 Tribute Dinner was a vibrant celebration of curiosity, community spirit and the power of pushing boundaries. Nearly 1,000 guests gathered at RBC Place London on October 9 to hear from Timothy Caulfield, a health law expert, Canadian bestselling author and science communicator. The evening...

St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute is a place near and dear to Dave and Kathie Maxwell’s hearts. “It’s a place of miracles,” Dave says. The Maxwells have been seeing the eye care specialists at the Ivey Eye Institute since 1989. That long history and immense gratitude led them to come up with a fun...

To researchers, Alzheimer’s Disease is mystifying. It has no known cause – and no cure. But early detection can open the door to new hope. If someone knows that Alzheimer’s may be in their future, they could take part in clinical trials of new therapies to slow progression. And there are some...

Patient first is one of Trudell Medical International’s core values. And for the nearly 300 employees working at their London, Ontario head office, these values are more than just words on a page, they are ingrained in the culture of this local company. Publicly, there's no greater demonstration of...

Right now, more than 5.8 million people in Canada are living with a type of diabetes – and the prevalence just keeps rising. But St. Joseph’s research teams are studying diabetes at the cellular level to build a better of understanding of the disease and advance care. This work is only possible...

Andrew Fuller was one of the first people to use a new Senaptec Sensory System for brain injury recovery. In 2024, he had a large benign tumour removed from his cerebellum, leaving him with some lingering issues. “My sensory intake is off and it affects my internal balance, particularly when walking...

Colonoscopies aren’t exactly pleasant, but they can be vital for someone’s future. They’re a common occurrence in St. Joseph’s Endoscopy Clinic and play a key role in diagnosing, treating and preventing many diseases. With the support of donors, the care team now has additional equipment on hand to...