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Please join us for the 14th Annual Oncology Research & Education Day. This full-day cancer research conference will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017, at the beautiful Best Western Lamplighter Inn in London, Ontario from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. 

Please register for the event on Eventzilla. 

We would be absolutely delighted if you could attend some or all of the scientific presentations, especially the keynote lecture by Dr. Paul J. Hergenrother. This unique plenary session features a high-profile translational scientist whose work has significantly impacted our understanding of cancer biology and chemistry.

Oncology R&E Day will begin promptly at 8:30AM with opening remarks by special guest Dr. Stephen Robbins (Scientific Director, CIHR-ICR) and other valued leaders in Oncology. There will be “TED-Style” oral presentations and scientific poster sessions throughout the day. Later in the afternoon, awards will be presented for the top oral and poster presentations as well as for the Department of Oncology Excellence in Academic and Teaching Award (5) and the Denise Power Cancer Research Staff Award (1). Cocktails and delicious appetizers will be served during the award ceremony.

Excellence in Academic and Teaching Award – NOMINATIONS OPEN

Please send all nomination letters for the Department of Oncology’s Excellence in Academic and Teaching Award to the respective Division Leaders by no later than May 26, 2017. Awards available for the Divisions of Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Experimental Oncology and Windsor Oncology. The recipients should demonstrate excellent or innovative teaching that contributes to long lasting impact.

Denise Power Cancer Research Staff Award – NOMINATIONS OPEN

Nominees exemplify the truly dynamic, hardworking individuals working in cancer research, contributing to both their own research group and the greater CRLP/LRCP work environment. Please all send nomination letters for the Denise Power Cancer Research Staff Award to Elizabeth Mazza (elizabeth.mazza@lhsc.on.ca) by no later than May 26, 2017.

Please note that abstract submission opens on Monday, April 3, 2017 – please share your cancer research by submitting an abstract to this unique cancer research event. Abstract submission guidelines here.

Stay connected on Twitter (@WesternU_CTCR) by searching and using #LndOntOncology and #ONCRESEARCHDAY2017 for updates, details and announcements! Prizes are also available for social media engagement during the event.. get tweeting!

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William Shatner will bring his signature storytelling, witty humour and characteristic style through a performance of his wildly successful one-man broadway presentation to this year's Tribute Dinner. Experience Shatner's phenomenal path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to Canadian cultural icon through the lens of the most important character he has ever played, William Shatner.

Tribute is an annual fundraising event that enables St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation to invest in health care innovation and discovery at St. Joseph's that would otherwise not be possible. It is one of the largest events of its kind in our region and a marquee program for our organization. It routinely attracts a sold-out audience of 1,200 people, including corporate and community leaders.

For more information, please visit the St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation's event page. 

Lawson Health Research Institute has long been a leader in biomedical imaging. The first MRI images in Canada were captured at St. Joseph’s Hospital and we were the first in the country to install PET/CT and PET/MRI scanners. New developments in imaging research continue to enhance the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of a wide range of diseases, from cancer to PTSD. 

You are invited to Lawson’s Café Scientifique, a free community event providing an informal opportunity to get involved with science. Hear a panel of Lawson Imaging scientists discuss their cutting-edge work and have the opportunity ask questions as part of an open-forum discussion to gain insights from the speakers, and from one another. 

In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary as a nation, this event is the first of a two-part series focusing on the future vision for health care in our country and the legacy our research will leave.

Download the event poster.

Presented Talks

• “Imaging of the heart: Seeing the cause of chest pain more clearly”
  Dr. Ting-Yim Lee
• “Using light and sound to improve breast surgery”
  Dr. Jeff Carson
• “How imaging can improve the management of epilepsy”
  Dr. Udunna Anazodo
• MODERATOR – Dr. Frank Prato

Registration

To register, please complete our registration form. To sign up to our email list for notification of future events, please email @email. 

Event Information

Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location:  Mercato at Brescia University College, Clare Hall, 271 Ramsay Road, London ON, N6G 0S2

London Imaging Discovery Day was launched in 2006 as a platform for scientists and residents in radiology and nuclear medicine to share their research with mentors, peers, graduate students, and others. This conference, coordinated by the Department of Medical Imaging at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, was another brilliant idea conceived by Dr. Aaron Fenster, Director of Imaging Sciences and Dr. Andrea Lum, Chair of Medical Imaging and City-Wide Chief of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology.

The LID conference focuses on Functional, Morphological and Molecular Imaging and targets London’s current and future leaders in Imaging Research, to meet and share their most advanced discoveries. London is a major, leading center for the medical industry and over the past 10 years, the LID conference has grown and now attracts interest from the rest of Canada and from the United States.

Residents and graduate students present their research projects. Their posters and oral presentations are judged every year by our expert panel of judges.

Tuesday June 21, 2016 will mark the 11th Annual London Imaging Discovery, an event showcasing the best and brightest residents, fellows, and scientists Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Medical Imaging has to offer.  This year, the venue will be at The Mercato, Brescia University College, 1285 Western Road.

The objectives of the event are as follows:

• To provide a forum for trainees, residents, and graduate students
• To enable residents and graduate students to learn and experience presenting to an audience
• To facilitate a congregation of knowledge with an extensive poster exhibition of research with the department
• To invite Keynote speakers on education and research to showcase their expertise
• To further develop the CANMEDS roles of Communicator and Collaborator through the focus on leadership development and relationship building

The event is free, open to all, and is a great opportunity to review the research at hand, enjoy refreshments and good company, and celebrate our successes over the past year.

Online registration and abstract submission is now open! For more information, please click here. 

The Canadian Asian International Students’ Association (CAISA) is delighted to present its 19th annual fashion show – COMME des GARCONS, on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Centennial Hall.

Drawing a crowd of over 1,500 attendees, CAISA Fashion Show is one of the largest student-run charity fashion shows in Ontario. COMME des GARCONS will be pushing creative boundaries with a number of unique acts, on-stage illusions in the ‘House of Magic’, and a roster of independent designers who will debut their custom collections on the runway.

On Friday, October 21st the Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed that the 2017 gala will be celebrating the one and only Rei Kawakubo, founder of Comme des Garçons. This marks an important event in history for the gala as it is the first time a living designer will be the sole focus of the exhibit since Yves Saint Laurent in 1983.

With over $230,000 donated to our charity, CAISA Fashion Show is thrilled to continue its partnership with Children’s Health Foundation for the eleventh year.

This year, the funds will support Stem Cell Research at Children’s Health Research Institute.

For more information, please visit the CAISA Fashion Show website. 

LAWSON PRESENTS CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE

Caring for our health care system:
Why we should give a darn about medical research   

What does health care mean to Canadians? What about those of us who have experienced a care journey first-hand, either as a patient or family member? Health care is a point of pride in this country, but many Canadians worry that our system is falling behind. 

Every day, health researchers are working with patients, industry and other partners to find real and sustainable solutions. Despite recent investments in medical research on a national level after years of underfunding, there is still much work to do.  

Join Lawson Health Research Institute for our next Café Scientifique event to hear a panel of researchers talk about what they do and why medical research matters for all of us.  

• Dr. Amer Burhan, Geriatric Neuropsychiatrist and Clinician Scientist 
• Dr. Kelly Vogt, Trauma and General Surgeon and Clinician Scientist
• MODERATOR – Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, Beryl and Richard Ivey Research Chair in Aging, Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Recovery

Event Details

• Date: Monday, October 7, 2019
• Time: 5-7 pm (doors open at 4:30 pm).
  This is NEW timing so that guests are free to watch the English-language leaders’ debate! 
• Location: Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre, 591 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6C 4R3 
  Map and directions
• Parking: Free on-site parking 

This is a free event and online registration is REQUIRED. 

Click here to register. 

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On Miracle Treat Day, full proceeds from every Blizzard Treat sold at participating DQ® locations in our region will benefit paediatric health care at Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre. Help DQ help kids in our community by purchasing a Blizzard Treat on August 11!

Enjoy a delicious treat and make kids smile, one Blizzard at a time! On Miracle Treat Day all proceeds from every Blizzard Treat sold in our region will be donated to Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre through Children's Miracle Network. 

Location: Springbank Gardens Bandshell

Beneficiary: Prostate Cancer Research

Visit: Event website

Take the First Step and Do it for Dads. The Do It For Dads Walk Run is a fun, family friendly event, hosted on Father's Day, that raises awareness and funds for the leading cancer affecting Canadian men and the families that love them.

This run is for all of us, wherever we find our inspiration.

And whether your personal connection is through your father, your brother, your uncle, your son or a friend, we want you to remember one more thing:

Just by taking part, you are an inspiration.

5k, 2.5k, 1k and tot run

Registration Open 8:00 a.m.

Walk/Run Start 10:00 a.m.

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Beyond Memory: How Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Affect Mental Health

Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance)

Dr. Amer Burhan, associate scientist at Lawson and geriatric neuropsychiatrist at St. Joseph's Health Care London, is an expert in the field of neuropsychiatry. He will discuss how Alzheimer’s and other cognitive diseases can impact the feelings and behaviours of individuals as well as their caregivers, and how research is shaping new treatment options for hard-to-treat depression.

Online registration has reached capacity. Please consider joining the next scheduled DocTalk lecture. 

DocTalks is a series of community health discussions featuring leading physicians and researchers at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Learn from the experts how St. Joseph’s is tackling the pressing health issues of our time and why it matters to you and your family.

DocTalks is a joint initiative presented by St. Joseph’s Health Care London and St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation.

View more information about the DocTalks lecture series. 

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Combating Food Allergies Using the Body’s Immune System

Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance)

Dr. Harold Kim is the Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Allergy and Immunology Program. He will explain how certain food allergies can gradually be reduced or eliminated through the process of immunotherapy.

Registration opens Open 11. 

DocTalks is a series of community health discussions featuring leading physicians and researchers at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Learn from the experts how St. Joseph’s is tackling the pressing health issues of our time and why it matters to you and your family.

DocTalks is a joint initiative presented by St. Joseph’s Health Care London and St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation.

View more information on this DocTalks lecture. 

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How Aging Nerves and Muscles Affect Mobility

Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance)

Dr. Tim Doherty is the Chair/Chief of  the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at St. Joseph’s and Western University and a researcher with Lawson Health Research Institute. He will explain how nerve and muscle function are impacted by aging and share the best ways to maintain healthy muscles and mobility as we grow older.

Registration opens August 15. 

DocTalks is a series of community health discussions featuring leading physicians and researchers at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Learn from the experts how St. Joseph’s is tackling the pressing health issues of our time and why it matters to you and your family.

DocTalks is a joint initiative presented by St. Joseph’s Health Care London and St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation.

View more information on this DocTalks lecture. 

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Kidney Stones: From Ancient Times to Modern Practice and Prevention

Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance)

Dr. John Denstedt is a surgeon at St. Joseph’s Hospital and professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. He is also the former Chair/Chief of the Department of Surgery and a world renowned leader in the field of urology. Dr. Denstedt will discuss how treatments for kidney stones have evolved over time, including current prevention strategies and how new research is unlocking new possibilities for the future.

Registration opens February 7. 

DocTalks is a series of community health discussions featuring leading physicians and researchers at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Learn from the experts how St. Joseph’s is tackling the pressing health issues of our time and why it matters to you and your family.

DocTalks is a joint initiative presented by St. Joseph’s Health Care London and St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation.

View more information on this DocTalks lecture. 

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Managing Persistent Dry Eyes and Why it Matters

Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance)

Dr. Rookaya Mather is an ophthalmologist at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute and an associate professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. She will review the current understanding of Dry Eye Disease and how the condition can be managed effectively.

Registration opens October 16. 

DocTalks is a series of community health discussions featuring leading physicians and researchers at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Learn from the experts how St. Joseph’s is tackling the pressing health issues of our time and why it matters to you and your family.

DocTalks is a joint initiative presented by St. Joseph’s Health Care London and St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation.

View more information on this DocTalk lecture. 

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Recovery After Stroke: Retraining the Injured Brain Through Rehabilitation

Where: Shuttleworth Auditorium (Cheapside entrance)

Dr. Robert Teasell is the Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Stroke Rehabilitation Program, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Western University and a clinical scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute. He will discuss various rehabilitation therapies and technologies that can help an individual recover after a stroke.

Registration opens April 16. 

DocTalks is a series of community health discussions featuring leading physicians and researchers at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Learn from the experts how St. Joseph’s is tackling the pressing health issues of our time and why it matters to you and your family.

DocTalks is a joint initiative presented by St. Joseph’s Health Care London and St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation.

View more information on this DocTalks lecture. 

This year's Drug Therapy Day sponsored by the Division of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Western Ontario, will be held on Wednesday June 7, 2017 at the Lamplighter Inn London. This conference has been held annually for the past 38 years. Many physicians and pharmacists from Southwestern Ontario have attended this conference on a regular basis and the feedback is that the conference provides important and timely information regarding optimal drug therapy. As in previous years, our goal is to cover emerging areas of interest to the practicing physicians and pharmacists, by bringing in expert physicians and pharmacists as speakers.

OBJECTIVES

• To describe therapeutic issues of relevance for drug treatments for women and children.
• To outline current therapeutic updates relating to infectious diseases including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), drug trafficking and its impact to STIs, HIV, and antimicrobial prescribing.
• To describe new advances in the treatment of hepatitis C.
• Outline treatment guidelines related to opioids, psychoactive drugs in the elderly, de-prescribing strategies, menopause associated hot flash, and ADHD in adults.

For more information on Drug Therapy Day, visit the event website.

DOHaD CANADA is pleased to announce its first Annual Meeting to be held at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec, on the 14th of February 2017.

The program will consist of a number of keynote speakers from the DOHAD community, trainee talks and a DOHAD Canada business meeting. A detailed program will be released shortly.

The inaugural meeting will provide a venue for information exchange and dissemination, and a valuable opportunity for members to strategize and plan the society’s role in research, knowledge dissemination, and implementation of health policy. As a newly established society, the meeting will also be critical in establishing a core community, fostering collaborations and promoting engagement among members. In this regard, the success of the meeting will symbolize the value that DOHaD Canada brings to the research community. Therefore, to ensure the best possible attendance and reach of our message, our first meeting is scheduled to take place immediately before the Canadian Perinatal Research Meeting (CNPRM).

For more information, visit the event website.