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David Seminowicz @daspainbrain.bsky.social · 13h

pain research @westernu.ca will continue to grow

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Pain Killers - Western University

Everyone feels it. Few understand it. The science is finally catching up.

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Western University @westernu.ca · 6d

Dr. Robert Hegele is among the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame's #2026CMHFInductees, in recognition of his pioneering research identifying genetic predispositions toward health conditions like high cholesterol, which increase risk for heart attack and stroke. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social

Schulich prof inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame - Western News

Schulich prof Dr. Robert Hegele inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in recognition of his lipid disorder research to reduce heart attacks, strokes.

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 9d

Canada’s fertility rate has dropped to a historic low, raising important questions about the country’s future. CTV News featured expert insight from Western Sociology professor Kate Choi on the trends shaping this demographic shift. Read more here: www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Canada’s fertility rate has reached a new low

Canada's total fertility rate fell again last year, reaching a record low of 1.25 children per woman, following years of decline.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 8d

We welcomed @westernu.ca alumni + the public at the #WesternHoco tours on September 27th!

Researchers from WIN + the Center for Brain and Mind gave a great overview of facilities + neuroscience research happening at Western.

Thanks to Western Alumni for organizing the event!

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Western University @westernu.ca · 8d

Today, Sept. 30, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). This day is dedicated to honouring the children who never made it home and the Survivors of residential schools. It also serves to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of these experiences.

Three students stand outside the Wampum Learning Lodge wearing orange shirts that read, "Every Child Matters".

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Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 9d

We warmly invite you to our Annual Fall Lecture Series: Connecting Research to the Public Good, taking place throughout October and November 2025. More info here:
www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/connec...

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Western University @westernu.ca · 12d

“We have a chance to lead the kind of transformation the world needs while helping prepare global citizens who will champion real change. The time is now. The opportunity is in front of us – let’s make it happen, together.” - Western President Alan Shepard
#AllinWesternU

Western launches "All in" Campaign to raise $1 billion - Western News

Western's $1B "All in" Campaign is a ‘grand collaboration’ to build a better future for Canada and the world through fundraising and alumni engagement.

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Western University @westernu.ca · 12d

It’s official, we are all in! Join us as we continue to drive impactful change for Canada and the world. There's so much to be proud of and so much more to do. #AllinWesternU

Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...

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Western Space @westernuspace.bsky.social · 19d

In partnership with the @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social, the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration will be participating in Western's annual Homecoming celebrations on Saturday, September 27th!

Register by September 23rd here: www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calenda...

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Western Space @westernuspace.bsky.social · 20d

An international team of nearly 100 researchers, including @westernu.ca adjunct professor Auriane Egal + professor Denis Vida published the first-ever comprehensive study of an asteroid's journey from space down to impact on earth. ☄️

Read the full story here: news.westernu.ca/2025/09/plan...

image of meteor streaking toward the ground with a tree in the foreground.

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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · 20d

Congratulations, Sarah Al-Saoud, and the rest of the awardees!

Ontario's Universities @ontuniv.bsky.social · 20d

We're pleased to recognize the outstanding university scholars Madeline Marie Asaro, Sarah Al-Saoud, Yue Lyu, Jennifer Crookshank & Jessica Klein, whose work is bringing positive change to the lives of individuals with autism and their families.

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Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 21d

Stay curious, stay open! ☕

At WIN, our ReproducibiliTea journal club keeps us up to date on the latest in open science. We meet monthly to discuss open science over tea—join us in person or online!

Find updates and info here: osf.io/zk2de/, or join our mailing list at [email protected]

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Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 23d

Happy 6th Annual Open Science Week!

Founded by the Allen Institute, this week celebrates those who openly share tools, data + resources to accelerate discovery.

Many of our researchers benefit from these efforts, so stay tuned for their #OpenScience stories + share yours here!

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Western University @westernu.ca · 27d

adam patrick bell is bringing inclusivity to music education by championing disability-led design. From personalized instruments to networking opportunities, adam encourages us to build systems that adapt to people—not the other way around. #TheImpactProject #WesternU buff.ly/4U0ZPAC

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Western University @westernu.ca · 28d

#WesternU's new Pathogen Research Centre will advance health research in Canada. Eric Arts & Rick Gibson spoke with CBC London about how this facility will allow researchers to understand how viruses and bacteria transmit through an environment.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Western University building one-of-a-kind facility to test how infectious diseases spread | CBC News

Western University in London, Ont., is breaking ground on a new centre that researchers say will transform the way the world studies infectious diseases and how it responds to the next pandemic.

www.cbc.ca

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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · 29d

This morning, we connected over breakfast with Western Research staff, followed by updates from @pennypexman.bsky.social and a panel on AI in Research with Joanna Redden, Lyle Muller and @cribravo.bsky.social, moderated by @jamesshelley.com.

Thanks, everyone, for a great start to the school year!

Western Research staff eating and speaking to each other in long tables at the Wave Restaurant on Campus at Western University.

Joanna Redden, Lyle Muller and Cristián Bravo Roman on stage with moderator James Shelley speaking to Western Research staff about AI in Research.

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AMS Healthcare @amshealthcare.ca · Sep 5

Congratulations, Prof. Ryan Chan on receiving the 2025 #AMSfellowship!

His project explores how to prepare nursing students to deliver compassionate care alongside AI in healthcare.

🔗 More here: buff.ly/cWYUK50

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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congratulations to all of @westernu.ca's newest Fellows and College members!

Thanks, too, to @src-rsc.bsky.social for continuing to recognize leaders in order to help them build a better future in Canada and around the world.

news.westernu.ca/2025/09/roya...

Royal Society of Canada recognizes Western scholars - Western News

Royal Society of Canada recognizes Angela Roberts, Joel Faflak, Dr. Robert Hegele, John Meyer, Julie Aitken Schermer, Juan-Luis Suárez and Ying Zheng.

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Western University @westernu.ca · Sep 3

#WesternU’s new Pathogen Research Centre will position #LdnOnt as a national leader in virus transmission research and the development of vaccines and treatments for a range of diseases. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social

Western Pathogen Research Centre to advance study of infectious disease

Western has begun construction on the Pathogen Research Centre, which will position London as a national leader in the understanding of infectious diseases.

news.westernu.ca

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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · Sep 2

How does the sound of names bias hiring decisions?

From @westernu.ca Vice-President (Research) @pennypexman.bsky.social and her @carleton.ca colleague, @davidmsidhu.bsky.social in @ca.theconversation.com:

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What’s in a name? How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions

New research shows that even the sound of a name can influence how job candidates are judged.

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Western Space @westernuspace.bsky.social · Aug 29

An international team including @westernu.ca profs Jan Cami and Els Peeters discovered new molecules in images of the Butterfly Nebula collected by #JWST!

Learn more here:
news.westernu.ca/2025/08/webb...

colorful image of the inner features of the butterfly bebula. The colors are bright oranges, vibrant blues and pinks on a black starless background. The text reads 'Western astrophysicists help decode chemistry behind cosmic butterfly's beauty.'

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James Shelley @jamesshelley.com · Aug 27

Faculty members, researchers 👋 Need to polish up your @orcid.org profile? A team of us at @westernu.ca are hosting a virtual "ORCID Clinic" on Sep 24 at 12PM ET to help researchers get their profiles connected with trusted databases. @westernuresearch.bsky.social forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zRVJ84t55C

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Western University @westernu.ca · Aug 23

Four #WesternU faculty members were recognized by the Ontario government with Early Researcher Awards. Congratulations to Liliana Alvarez, Thomas DeFalco, Yalda Mohsenzadeh and Lyle Muller. 👏 #PurpleAndProud

Early Researcher Awards recognize Western faculty - Western News

Early Researcher Awards from Ontario government fund four Western faculty projects tackling youth impaired driving, plant resilience, dementia and memory

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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · Aug 22

Congratulations -- great news!

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Western University @westernu.ca · Aug 13

Neuroscientist Emma Duerden is helping youth who experience anxiety. Sharing her deep understanding of brain development, she collaborates with educators across disciplines to promote long-term resilience. #TheImpactProject #WesternU buff.ly/xblDusF

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