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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Meet Frederikke Larsen, whose research is helping shape our understanding of cancer cells

February 11, 2026 On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) is celebrating the women making their mark on science.

Research & Innovation

LHSCRI scientists receive over $3 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

More than $3 million in new funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) will support four research initiatives at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI). These projects, funded through CIHR’s Project Grant

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How LHSC’s Black Health Navigator, Suishanie Brooks, is transforming care

February 5, 2026 For many Black patients and families, hospital visits are deeply personal moments where feeling heard, understood, and treated with respect can make all the difference. Yet long-standing barriers within the health-care system have

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Jessica's Story: Why Women's Heart Health Matters

In April 2024, Jessica Tracey was a healthy, vibrant 34-year-old woman eagerly anticipating the best chapter of her life. But one week after delivering her first child, everything changed. She began noticing swelling in her feet, a persistent dry

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“I was ready this time to tackle the things that were fueling the eating disorder” - An outpatient experience in the Adult Eating Disorders Service

February 4, 2026 “The second time I sought help for my eating disorder, I was drawn to their outpatient offering because I was a university student and I didn’t want to compare myself to others who were also seeking treatment,” explains Christopher

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LHSC’s Adult Eating Disorders Service significantly reduces wait list with new model of care

February 3, 2026 In August 2024, the number of patients on the wait list for the Adult Eating Disorders Service (AEDS) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) was 317. As of November 2025, that number is down to 31 and wait times continue to improve

Research & Innovation

Through research, Dr. Ganesan is protecting and restoring brain health in critically ill children

During his early days at one of India’s renowned medical schools, JIPMER, a chance conversation with a fellow classmate would set Dr. Rishi Ganesan on a path toward a life in research. Dr. Ganesan, a medical student at the time, learned about his

Research & Innovation

Innovative ‘poop pills’ show promising results in clinical trials for multiple types of cancer

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"It's so fulfilling": Volunteer visitors bring connection and companionship to patients

January 26, 2026 Retirement can be a challenging adjustment for many people, particularly when it comes to finding purpose. That was a concern on the mind of Alan Salmoni when he retired from his longtime job as a professor in the School of

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Hand-sewn donations deliver big impact for patients at London Health Sciences Centre

January 26, 2026 Over the last three years, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), has been fortunate to receive over 250 donated hand-sewn fidget aprons and twiddle muffs from the Huron Fidget Makers – helping us to expand on our commitment to