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Apr 27, 2012 Cuddy Family donates to fund CFMM MS Research
Imaging research at Robarts Research Institute received a $50,000 boost in support of the early diagnosis and monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis.
 
Apr 13, 2012 Neuroscientist wins Grammy award
Jessica Grahn, a neuroscientist at Western, has been awarded a grant from the Grammy Foundation for her ongoing research in studying how the brain senses and reacts to music.
 
Feb 15, 2012 Cardiac MR shown to improve diagnosis in patients with life-threatening arrhythmias
New research from Western University has demonstrated the benefits of performing Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) in patients who have been resuscitated after sudden cardiac death or have ventricular arrhythmias.
 
Jan 25, 2012 Jessica Grahn from UWO's Brain and Mind Institute receives CFI grant to study ties between music, the brain and how we move
A unique laboratory at The University of Western Ontario will help researchers study timing, rhythm and movement by understanding how the brain processes music.
 
Jan 4, 2012 Western medical pioneer and Robarts co-founder honoured
Dr. Calvin Stiller has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada.
 
Dec 20, 2011 New research identifies changes in spinal cord compression
MRI research from UWO is now looking beyond spinal cord injuries in patients to better understand what is happening in the brain.
 
Dec 12, 2011 7T MRI yields Breakthrough Test for Parkinson's Disease
CFMM Researchers have found signs of Parkinson's in the area of the brain where the disease causes cell degeneration, which opens the door to a test for Parkinson's.
 
Sept 12, 2011 Neuroscientist Adrian Owen to meet Dalai Lama
Canada Excellence Research Chair Dr. Adrian Owen will share his vegetative state research findings with His Holiness the Dalai Lama later this week in Brazil.
 
Aug 3, 2011 CFMM MD/PhD student Matt Quinn awarded prestigious Vanier Scholarship!
Menon lab member awarded the country’s most prestigious scholarship for doctoral students.
 
Jul 28, 2011 Federal Health Minister Tours CFMM!
Check out photos from Canada's Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq's tour of the Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping.
 
Jul 26, 2011 Centre for Brain and Mind opens, announces U.K. partnerships
UWO Centre for Brain and Mind officially opens!
 
Mar 3, 2011 A Canadian first using the strongest MRI in the country
First clinical patient is scanned at 7 Teslas!
 
June 25, 2010 Dr. Dekaban & Spinal Cord Injury group receive major financial boost
US Department of Defense gives $1-million to further research.
 
June 14, 2010 Dr. Rob Bartha named Acting Chair of Dept of Medical Biophysics
CFMM Scientist starts one-year term with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
 
June 2, 2010 MacDonald steps down as Robarts director
Robarts is without a Scientific Director.
 
June 1, 2010 Dr. Jody Culham awarded NSERC fellowship!
3T Investigator wins extensive research support.
 
May 17, 2010 Top Neuroscientist Recruited From Cambridge!
New Canada Excellence Research Chair Awarded $10 Million.
 
Apr 8, 2010 Robarts Co-Founder Wins National Award
Dr. Calvin Stiller is awarded the prestigious Canada Gairdner Wightman Award for 2010.
 
Dec 4, 2009 7T Imaging
Check out some of the exciting new work on the 7T magnet!
 
Aug 6, 2009 New 7T Images
New images from the 7T magnet.
 

 

Videos

Dr. James White's cardiac MR research at the CFMM is shown to improve diagnosis in patients with life-threatening arrhythmias
Feb 15, 2012
Spinal Cord Compression & The Brain: Research at CFMM is now looking beyond spinal cord injuries in patients to better understand what is happening in the brain.
Dec 20, 2011
CTV News segment of a potential breakthrough test for Parkinson's Disease using 7T MRI imaging -- developed right here at CFMM!
Jul 25, 2011
A-Channel News coverage of the Centre for Brain and Mind Grand Opening
Jul 25, 2011
Humour lends insight into vegetative state
Jul 7, 2011
Adrian Owen: Search for Consciousness Lecture
Jan 11, 2011
Dr. Adrian Owen: Canada Excellence Research Chair Announcement
May 11, 2010
Ultra-high Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mar 11, 2010
Robarts Research Institute - Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping
Oct 7, 2009
Researching Early Detection of Alzheimer's at Western
Aug 17, 2009
Powerful brain imaging tool to arrive at Robarts Research Institute
Apr 15, 2009
Premier attends official re-opening of Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping
Apr 15, 2009