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Feds applaud BrainsCAN potential to lead the world
http://news.westernu.ca/2016/09/feds-applaud-brainscan-potential-lead-world/ It is important to support and celebrate research and innovation, but at the end of the day, what matters most is the impact...
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Henry Barnett, Robarts founder, dies at 94
Henry Barnett, dies at 94 October 24, 2016 – Famed medical researcher Dr. Henry Barnett, co-founder of the Robarts Research Institute, who served as its first scientific director, died peacefully...
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CFMM Welcomes Governor General of Canada March 8 2017
CFMM received a visit from David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, to join researchers and students in conversation about their concussion studies.
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2017 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine is for “Discovery and...
http://www.robarts.ca/taylorprize 2017 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine As Chair of the Selection Committee for the J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine, made possible...
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Canada Brain Research Fund Grant for CFMM
http://www.robarts.ca/canada-brain-research-fund-grant-cfmm Western’s Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping (CFMM) is the recipient of a $2.7 million Platform Support Grant from the Canada Brain...
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World-class imaging facilities on display
Standing in the Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping (CFMM) surrounded by high-field MRI scanners is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Home to Canada’s only large-bore 9.4T MRI for animal...
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The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health for Canada visits CFMM
CFMM was pleased to welcome the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health for Canada, where Dr. Robert Bartha, lead Researcher, gave a tour of our state-of-the-art brain cancer imaging facility and...
View ArticleDr. Ravi Menon named “Co-Scientific Director” of Western University’s...
July 5, 2017 – Robarts scientist Ravi Menon, PhD, has been named Co-Scientific Director of Western University’s BrainsCAN initiative, effective as of June 2017. He will work alongside fellow Robarts...
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The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, toured Robarts Research Institute during his visit to Western University. He spent time with researchers, including Ravi...
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Jonathan & Joshua Memorial Graduate Scholarship Established by Audrey and Delmar Cobban and matched by Robarts Research Institute, this award recognizes Doctoral research in the area of heart and...
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Robarts takes centre stage at See the Line – August 16, 2017
Robarts’ research strengths and world-class facilities took centre stage at this year’s See the Line event on August 16. As part of the day’s events, Canadian Olympian and hockey all-star Hayley...
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A Multi-angled Approach to Research
Researchers are exploring multiple sclerosis from all angles to better understand, diagnose and treat the mysteries of the disease By Emily Leighton, MA’13 You’re sitting at a table in a plain room....
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Researchers uncover clues about returning to play after concussion
Western researcher Ravi Menon and his team at Robarts Research Institute and Schulich Medicine School of Medicine & Dentistry have shown that young hockey players who have suffered concussions...
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Young hockey players hit the ice too soon after concussions: study
Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 4:07PM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:05PM EDT To view the CTV news broadcast click the link below http://ctv.news/4KBXOCk Young athletes may be...
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Uncovering Concussion Clues
October 26, 2017 – Findings from a recent Western-led survey may indicate that young athletes who suffer concussions may be returning to the field, court or ice too soon, as their brains are...
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Science Minister Kirsty Duncan and London North Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos...
Canada’s Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan visited Western University earlier this month, meeting with scientists and trainees at Robarts. She toured the Translational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab and...
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Rugby study shows metabolite changes in the brain
January 17, 2018 – Researchers at Robarts Research Institute have shown that a regular season of play can cause changes in the brain that are similar to changes caused by concussion, though less...
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Game Changing Research – CTV news video
If you’re playing a contact sport but don’t suffer a concussion that doesn’t necessarily mean your in the clear. Watch the CTV News video here. https://t.co/RbtZao9XE8
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BrainsCAN’s Research Study makes it into Westerns time capsule!
Recently retweeted by Ravi Menon, @Brains_CAN’s first research summary just found its way into @WesterU’s time capsule for 2018 – won’t b seen again until 2068. Yes, we know it’s a unique approach to...
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9.4T upgrades. Exciting changes at CFMM
CFMM is saying Hello to a brand new Bruker console in the 9.4T suite. Installation has begun. Here are a few highlight photos.
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