Emerging health researchers showcase innovation

Great health discovery comes from great questions: Can we use a simple blood test to gauge the progression of patients’ multiple sclerosis? How do we prevent e-scooter injuries among children? What’s the best way to combat allergy misinformation on social media? 

On April 29, more than 350 of London’s brightest young researchers showcased their innovative work – some of it years in the making – during London Health Research Day at Western University.

They ranged from undergraduate students tackling complex disease pathways to postdoctoral scholars conducting advanced neuroscience.

Lawson Research Institute (Lawson) of St. Joseph’s Health Care London had a vibrant presence, with oral and poster presentations by dozens of students and trainees.

The day also included a noon keynote presentation, part of The Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture Series, by Paula Cannon, PhD, USC professor and world-renowned leader in gene and cell therapy.

London Health Research Day is unique in Ontario in size, scope and collaboration: a partnership of Lawson; London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute; and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Faculty of Health Sciences.