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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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Concussion-Like Brain Changes Evident from a Regular Season of Rugby Play
Published January 22, 2018 By studying the metabolite levels in the brains of female varsity rugby players using MRI, researchers suggest that a regular season of play could cause changes in the brain...
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Corey Baron receives Petro-Canada Young Innovator
July 4, 2018 – Congratulations to Robarts scientist Corey Baron, PhD, on receiving a 2018 Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award. Baron, an assistant professor with the Department of Medical Biophysics,...
View ArticleCongratulations – Student Awards
Please join us in congratulating some of the graduate students who use our facility who have recently received awards. First, Stephanie Cullen, our first year MSc. candidate who has been with our lab...
View ArticleEric Lindros keeps pushing as local concussion research get $3M boost
Eric Lindros keeps pushing as local concussion research get $3M boost Morris Dalla Costa Updated: August 17, 2018 The London-based battle against concussions received a major infusion of funds...
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NHL players and community contribute millions to concussion research at Western
Researchers and athletes are in London for an annual symposium on brain trauma in sport CBC News · Posted: Aug 16, 2018 1:52 PM ET | Last Updated: August 16 The NHL Players Association contributed,...
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Time to remove the body contact from hockey: Lindros
Time to remove body contact from hockey: Lindros Postmedia NewsMore from Postmedia News Published: August 16, 2018 Updated: August 16, 2018 7:38 PM EDT Eric Lindros concussion presser1:49 By Michael...
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Study: Brain game doesn’t offer brain gain
July 30, 2018 A new Western-led study has debunked claims that getting better at a brain-training game can translate to improved performance in other games and tasks. The newest findings add fuel to...
View ArticleBRAINSCAN! Accelerator Internal Granting Program
Accelerator Internal Granting Program *Since the last round the application has been amended to include an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) section. Please ensure you are using the current...
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From Concussion awareness to action at See the Line
From concussion awareness to action at See the Line This year, the See the Line initiative expanded to two days. Highlights included the announcement of the successful completion of the NHLPA...
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Understanding and Treating the ‘Sacred Disease’ – Dr.’s Peters & Khan
Understanding and Treating the ‘Sacred Disease’ Epilepsy is a complicated neurological disorder with no clear answers. Solving the puzzle requires strong, interdisciplinary research – the kind taking...
View ArticleWestern University contributes to the first open-source NHP imaging database
September 27, 2018 – BrainsCAN Communications BrainsCAN-aligned researchers have collaborated with an international team of researchers to develop the world’s first open-source data sets of non-human...
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7T maintenance – replacing the gradient coil
Our 7T scanner recently had a new gradient coil installed so we wanted to show you what happened. This was the delivery of the installation equipment and new AC84 Gradient coil. The NEW AC84! We...
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Raising funds for concussion research to safeguard athletes’ futures
The donor Nigel Gilby The gift: Helping raise $130,000 The cause: University of Western Ontario The reason: To fund concussion research at the Robarts Research Institute Nigel Gilby loves watching...
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Parkinson Society 2018 Scholarship winner
Graduate Student Scholarship Program Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario Graduate Student Scholarship Program is a strategic initiative to encourage young scientists to enter the field of...
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Science Minister names seven Canada Research Chairs at Western
NOVEMBER 15, 2018 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) highlight world-changing science and innovation. Seven Western researchers are newly named, or newly renewed, Canada Research Chairs. Western will be...
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The 9.4T gets into the Holiday spirit
Miranda Bellyou and Amy Schranz from the 9.4T magnet could be seen getting into the holiday spirit today for the door judging contest being being held Wednesday December 19th at Robarts Research...
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Western University researchers use dual brain scans to track long-term...
Western University researchers are inching closer to making an invisible injury visible, using two kinds of brain scans to track the physical changes concussions cause even after the symptoms are long...
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Concussions: changes to brains lasts much longer than thought / January 11, 2019
Research in Canada and the Netherlands used a new technique to show concussions change the function of the brain ( Manning et al. Western University) Using a new technique, researchers in Canada and...
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