London Research

• Life-changing C. difficile treatment in need of poop donors, London, Ont. hospital says

  St. Joseph's Health Care London says a shortage in fecal donations has led to a patient waitlist for those seeking treatment for C. difficile infections.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2022
  
• In treating sepsis, Lawson researchers find promise in carbon monoxide-releasing molecules

  'Carbon monoxide is not just the poisonous gas, but rather has very potent, protective anti-inflammatory cytoprotective characteristics,' said researcher Dr. Gedas Cepinskas.

  Health

  Nov 9, 2021
  
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• London, Ont., researchers studying loss of smell in COVID-19 patients as part of global initiative

  Scientists at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute are taking part in an initiative to study the sudden loss of smell in COVID-19 patients.

  Health

  Apr 24, 2020
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• Groundbreaking study provides blueprint to turn plants into medical drug manufacturers: Western University

  Researchers say the study is the first of its kind to show that IL-37 can be produced in plant cells.

  Science

  Feb 26, 2019
• Lawson researchers receive $4.4 million to expand program that aims to prevent adverse drug reactions

  $4.4 million in funding over five years will expand a London program that uses DNA analysis to predict how patients will respond to medication.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2018
• ‘Independent’ people less likely to respond to charity appeals: Western University study

  A study led by a Western University researcher has found that the likelihood of people responding to public appeals for donations depends on how they view themselves.

  Education

  Sep 28, 2017
• Treating allergies with allergens: St. Joseph’s Hospital program praised for changing lives

  At St. Joseph's Hospital, a new food allergy clinic is actually treating kids with non-life-threatening peanut allergies with peanuts in an approach called oral immunotherapy.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2017