Alanah and Salim share what it was like to intern with #WesternU’s Frugal Biomedical Innovations program as the group highlights the importance of low-cost, accessible health-care solutions – not just globally, but here at home, too.
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In this edition of Campus Conversations, Parker, Salim, Claire and Alanah reflect on the importance of empathy in their research, whether they’re connecting face-to-face with patients or designing solutions that improve health and quality of life.
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Sachindri Wijekoon is working directly with older adults to rethink how aging is studied and understood. Through community-based participatory research, she helps ensure those most affected by marginalization are not just participants — but partners — in creating meaningful change.
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From the lab to shaping the future of care. 🔬🌍 #WesternU students Salim Kanji, Alanah Chopra, Claire Cheung and Parker Kempton discuss how research goes beyond theory, giving them the chance to solve problems, support health-care innovation and contribute to meaningful change, both locally and globally.
Stay tuned for more of their conversation with President Alan Shepard.
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A new exhibition at @batashoemuseum showcases decades of research and many of the Roman leather shoes discovered by #WesternU prof Elizabeth Greene at Vindolanda, a @unesco World Heritage Site, where she has been uncovering artifacts for decades.
Learn more about how Western is navigating new realities at our link in bio.
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Rebekah Jacques is bringing a more human-centred approach to forensic pathology. By integrating Indigenous values, knowledge and lived experience into her work, she's helping ensure the process not only uncovers truth, but also respects dignity and supports healing.
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Whatever comes next for you this summer, we hope you're able to pursue your passions and enjoy time with friends and family. To the #WesternClassOf2026, we can't wait to celebrate with you at convocation. Congratulations on a successful year, #WesternU!
Sydney Robinson is rethinking how prosthetics are designed to better support amputees. As co-founder of Vessl Prosthetics, she's tackling one of the most common challenges amputees face by developing adaptive technology that improves comfort and mobility.
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After witnessing the impact of unsafe waste disposal practices firsthand, #WesternU engineering student Chathura Fernando set out to find a better solution.
Today, he’s the CEO of @fdoenergy , developing a portable system that turns waste into clean energy while reducing harmful emissions. ♻️
With support from mentors in @westernueng and opportunities through @morrissette.entrepreneurship , his concept has grown from a backyard prototype into a venture with global potential.
Learn more about how Chathura is all in on future-proofing our planet - link in bio.
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National Volunteer Week may be over, but we’re still celebrating our Sophs 💜 Thank you for the time, energy and leadership you’ve given this year. You’ve made a lasting impact, we appreciate you! 🙌
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"For the past 15 years, my lab has been studying long-term cognitive impairments after infections with viruses. I’m interested in understanding how exposure to infection changes normal brain function."
Meet Dr. Robyn Klein, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neurovirology and Neuroimmunology at #WesternU. She is all in on changing how we understand viruses and their lasting impact.
Link in bio to read more.
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